Overview
Stuart Wetzel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shenandoah, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 260, Shenandoah, TX 77380
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stuart Wetzel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stuart Wetzel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stuart Wetzel by calling their office at 281-292-3999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stuart Wetzel a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stuart Wetzel is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pain, 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. Stuart Wetzel specialize in?
While Dr. Stuart Wetzel is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Stuart Wetzel accept my insurance?
Dr. Stuart Wetzel accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-292-3999 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Wetzel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Wetzel isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wetzel isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.

