
Overview
The son of physicians, Dr. Wasserman received his bachelor's degree from Yale University and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. He did a fellowship in spine surgery at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Wasserman is board certified in orthopedic surgery. In private practice since 2005, Dr. Wasserman treats patients of all ages and is fluent in Spanish. His special interests involve diagnosing and evaluating patients with lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis as well as treating those with lower back pain and chronic and degenerative spinal disorders. He takes the time to get to know his patients and understand their concerns before recommending a treatment approach. Dr. Wasserman is married and the father of three. He enjoys spending time with his family and plays amateur men's soccer in the Houston Soccer League.
Dr. Wasserman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
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Dr. Eric Klineberg received his undergraduate degree from Rice University and then a master’s degree in zoology and neural networks at the University of Maryland, before earning his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington Medical System in Seattle then a combined neurosurgery and orthopedic surgical spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Klineberg is board certified in orthopedic surgery. His primary clinical interests include spinal degeneration, deformity, tumor and fracture; adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery; and cervical compression and deformity. Dr. Klineberg is committed to excellence in surgical care with an emphasis on communication, compassion and empathy. He strives to treat each patient as he would like himself or a family member to be treated. A professor and vice chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Klineberg serves as Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery and holds the Milton “Chip” Routt Endowed Chair of Spinal Surgery. His research, teaching and clinical activity have earned Dr. Klineberg an international reputation in spinal deformity surgery. Author of over then 300 publications and book chapters, he also edited Adult Lumbar Scoliosis, A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management and is a principal or co-principal investigator for more than a half-dozen clinical studies. His major research interests are enhancement of spinal fusion with stem cells and proteins and spinal deformity and outcomes. He serves on the board of directors of the Scoliosis Research Society and on the executive committee of the International Spine Study Group. He is also the North American Chair of AO Spine, a global academic community that promotes excellence in education, research, patient care and outcomes. Dr. Klineberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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Robert Satcher is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Satcher is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
David Maldonado is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Maldonado is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Tendinitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Wasserman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Wasserman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Wasserman by calling their office at 281-392-6797. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew Wasserman a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Wasserman is classified as an Advanced expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew Wasserman specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew Wasserman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Matthew Wasserman accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew Wasserman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-392-6797 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Wasserman isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Wasserman isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Wasserman isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Fractured SpineDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Wasserman isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.

