Orthopedic Spine Surgery near Houston, TX

Biography: Dr. Prasarn specializes in the surgical care of complex spinal disorders and orthopaedic trauma. He earned his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. Following his residency, Dr. Prasarn finished a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He then went on to complete the Louis A. Goldstein Spinal Surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Additionally, he has been a visiting fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Institute. He has worked as a full professor and clinical surgeon here in Houston for the past 13 years.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to improve a patient's quality of life. I have a conservative surgical practice that believes in using appropriate, nonsurgical options first. I specialize in treating all spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Biography: Dr. Bryan Williamson, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He is 64 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Bryan Williamson, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Ryan Stuckey, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He is 47 years old. Dr. Ryan Stuckey, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Biography: Jeffrey J. Ratusznik, MD is a Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship-Trained in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine. Dr. Ratusznik's mission is to provide his patients with the best possible outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive care. Through collaboration with an elite multi-disciplinary team of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, Physical Therapists, and the state-of-the-art Lonestar Osteoporosis Center, Dr. Ratusznik is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest-quality in conservative treatment strategies. Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Ratusznik completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. While at Tulane, Dr. Ratusznik was named the Jack R. Aron Scholar four consecutive years for academic excellence, and was awarded the prestigious Joyce Reynolds Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Following medical school, Dr. Ratusznik completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Missouri. His passion for the preservation and restoration of spinal function led Dr. Ratusznik to pursue a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery with the Foundation for Orthopaedic Athletic and Reconstructive Research, in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. There he developed expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of spinal disorders, ranging from cervical and lumbar disc degeneration to the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal deformity, fractures, and complex revision procedures.

Biography: Dr. David Wimberley, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. David Wimberley, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I treat conditions of the adult spine. Through utilization of the most advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery of the spine as well as spinal injections, I provide the most appropriate yet most conservative treatment plan in addressing the spinal conditions of my patients.

Biography: Houtan Taba, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has office locations in the Texas Medical Center area of Houston and Pearland, Texas. At his private practice, Dr. Taba takes a conservative approach to care, exhausting all nonoperative options before proceeding with surgery. When surgery is needed, he offers many minimally invasive procedures unique to him.After earning his Bachelor of Science in chemistry at the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating with honors, Dr. Taba remained at his alma mater to complete his Doctor of Medicine, as well as his orthopedic surgical residency program. Dr. Taba then went on to complete his fellowship training in orthopedic spine surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.Throughout his education and training, Dr. Taba received multiple awards and recognitions for his accomplishments, including the Academic Excellence Award, Outstanding Resident Educator, and membership into The Phi Beta Kappa Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He served as chief resident during his orthopedic surgical residency program at the University of Florida, and treated NCAA Division I athletes at both University of Florida and University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Kozak, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Jeffrey Kozak, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Darrell Hanson, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Darrell Hanson, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Biography: Dr. Comron Saifi, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Comron Saifi, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Marco's mission is to provide his patients with compassionate and comprehensive care with the best possible outcomes. Dr. Marco is the vice chairman of the Department of Orthopedics and chief of reconstructive spine and orthopedic oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital. He is one of the only surgeons in the world with training and expertise in the treatment of patients with complex spinal disorders and musculoskeletal tumors. Additionally, he is credited with more than 130 presentations, and medical journal and textbook publications.

Biography: Bradley Weiner, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas with the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner did his undergraduate education at Allegheny College with a degree in Analytic Philosophy. He subsequently attended medical school and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Since then, he has been engaged in the practice of spine surgery and multiple academic roles to include Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery at Penn State University followed over the past 17 years by roles at Houston Methodist Hospital to include: Professor (Weill Cornell, Texas A+M, Institute of Academic Medicine), Chief of Spine Surgery, Vice Chairman (Academics) of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Founding Residency Program Director of Orthopaedic Surgery. His research interests include basic science, clinical science, and evidence-based medicine. He has been the Principal Investigator or Medical Director on major basic science research programs aimed at orthopaedic tissue engineering and alternative diagnostics undertaken in the laboratory under his direction with extensive grant support via DARPA and the Department of Defense to develop novel treatments for severely injured soldiers. His clinical research is aimed at determining outcomes of surgical interventions for spinal disease, especially microsurgery. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters on these subjects; has won multiple research and teaching awards; and has served society and editorial roles nationally and internationally. His clinical practice is dedicated to the treatment of the broad spectrum of spinal disorders involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is a leader in minimally invasive spinal microsurgery. In 2023, Dr. Weiner joined HCA Houston Healthcare, serves as Medical Director of Spine Surgery, and founded the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.