Dr. Walter R. Lowe
Overview
Dr. Walt Lowe is Chairman and Professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He also serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and LBJ General Hospital. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Lowe specializes in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on diagnosing and treating a wide range of knee and shoulder injuries and disorders. Dr. Lowe is the only orthopedic surgeon in the Houston area in the ACL Study Group, an elite group of U.S. and international orthopedic surgeons focused on advancing the science of ACL injury treatments and surgical innovations with only 200 members worldwide. Dr. Lowe serves as the Head Team physician for the Houston Texans, University of Houston Cougars, Houston Rockets, Houston Dynamo and Dash Soccer Clubs as well as many local area high schools. Dr. Lowe received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. After completing his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital and a residency at Tarrant County Affiliated Hospitals in Fort Worth, Dr. Lowe completed a fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles under Dr. Frank Jobe. Dr. Lowe is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, fellow American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, fellow American College of Sports Medicine, NFL team Physicians Society and ACL Study Group.
Dr. Lowe is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Lowe is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter R. Lowe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Lowe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Lowe by calling their office at 713-486-6540. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter R. Lowe a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter R. Lowe is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteotomy, 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. Walter R. Lowe specialize in?
While Dr. Walter R. Lowe is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Hypermobile Joints. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Walter R. Lowe accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter R. Lowe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-6540 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteotomyDr. Lowe isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- Hypermobile JointsDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.