Overview
Dr. Omar H. Atassi, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma and fractures to the bones, joints and soft tissues. Dr. Atassi received his MD degree and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology and Post-traumatic Reconstruction at the world-renowned Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, Florida.He also was an AO Traveling Fellow with the AO Foundation in Barcelona, Spain. During fellowship, he worked under the tutelage of Roy Sanders, MD and other leaders in orthopedic trauma.His research focused on adult and pediatric fractures as well as complex injuries of the joint. His research has been presented at national conferences.As an orthopedic trauma surgeon, Dr. Atassi cares for patients at several locations including Baylor St. Luke's at McNair Campus, Baylor St. Luke's in the Texas Medical Center and Ben Taub General Hospital. He oversees an array of orthopedic trauma cases - from managing the complex polytrauma patient admitted to Ben Taub General Hospital, Harris county's level one trauma center, to ambulatory fractures and chronic injuries at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center at McNair Campus.Dr. Atassi believes that unlike most of medicine where the goal is adding years to someone's life, in orthopedics the goal is to add LIFE to patients' years. He carries this mantra with him every day as he cares for his patients, striving to get them back to their pre-injury level of function. Dr. Atassi is accepting new patients.
His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Atassi is currently accepting new patients.
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7200 Cambridge St, 10th Fl, Ste A-2, Houston, TX 77030
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Omar H. Atassi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Omar H. Atassi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Omar H. Atassi by calling their office at 713-986-6016. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Omar H. Atassi a top-rated expert for Infectious Arthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Omar H. Atassi is classified as an Experienced expert for Infectious Arthritis, 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. Omar H. Atassi specialize in?
While Dr. Omar H. Atassi is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Omar H. Atassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Omar H. Atassi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-986-6016 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Atassi isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Atassi isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.