Charles A. Reitman, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery- Chief, Orthopedic Surgery Service, Ben Taub General Hospital
- Interim Director, Trauma Fellowship Program
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties
- Spine surgery, trauma and spinal disorders
Biography
Charles A. Reitman, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with extensive experience in spine trauma and spinal disorders. Dr. Reitman also serves as chief of Orthopedic Surgery Service at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston.
Dr. Reitman earned his bachelor's degree with a certificate in physical therapy from the University of California, San Francisco. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in orthopedic surgery, and a fellowship in spine surgery.
As an academician, Dr. Reitman enjoys giving medical presentations at both the national and regional levels and has published many papers and articles relating to the spine. He is an active participant in Baylor College of Medicine's medical student, orthopedic residency and fellowship programs, providing invaluable teaching and mentoring.
His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, North American Spine Society, Texas Medical Association and Western Orthopedic Association.
Education
- Physical Therapy: University of California San Francisco, 1979
- M.D.: Baylor College of Medicine, 1991-1995
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, 1995-2000
- Fellowship: spine surgery - Baylor College of Medicine, 2000-2001
Contact Information
- Phone: 713-986-7410
- Fax: 713-986-7411
- E-mail: ortho@bcm.edu
- Appointments: 713-986-6016
Clinic Location
Orthopedic Spine Institute
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Baylor Clinic
6620 Main Street
13th Floor, Suite 1325
Houston, Texas 77030