Orthopedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopedics at Baylor College of Medicine is renowned for its high-quality personalized patient care, groundbreaking musculoskeletal research, and multidimensional approach in teaching doctors to become the finest clinicians and orthopedic surgeons in the country.
Patient Care
Our faculty members see patients at the Baylor Clinic as well as The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ben Taub General Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital.
Our services include:
- Foot, ankle and leg disorders
- General orthopedics
- General pediatric orthopedics
- Hand, arm and shoulder disorders
- Spine and scoliosis
- Sports medicine
- Total joint reconstruction
- Worker's compensation
In addition, we distinguish ourselves with our multidisciplinary specialty clinics.
Research
Our research faculty is dedicated to improving human health by developing new strategies to prevent, treat and rehabilitate orthopedic injuries and disorders.
Medical Education
Our residency program continues to be one of the most highly sought-after post-doctoral orthopedic training programs in the country. Our research programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer a full range of clinical and surgical opportunities. Our fellowship programs offer training in five areas of orthopedic surgery.
Opportunities
We also continue to welcome new physicians and scientists into our department to enhance our clinical, educational and research programs. Search for orthopedic surgery related job opportunities.

