Dr. Thomas Cartwright, MD
Dr. Thomas Cartwright, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball and Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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17270 Red Oak Dr Ste 200 Houston, TX 77090Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Dr. Cartwright favors a conservative approach in the treatment of back pain. The first thing he prescribes is medication to control the pain, combined with physical therapy to help strengthen the back and abdominal muscles and further stabilize...read morebiography
Dr. Cartwright received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his internship at John Peter Smith in Fort Worth, and his orthopaedic residency at New York City Catholic Medical Center. After...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Queen's Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalTexas Back Institute
Fellowship HospitalNew York Medical College-saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers
Residency HospitalJohn Peter Smith Hospital
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
89%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean6% higher than the national average
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(281) 940-6712.
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