Radiculopathy near Corpus Christi, TX

Care Philosophy: We provide comprehensive state of the art neurosurgical care and pain management for the brain and spine without regard to insurance type. We value highly the trust of our patients and we want them to feel as they are part of the family. We take a whole person view of their medical care and recognize that treatments often require a diverse and a long term approach. We strive to provide the very best current medical care possible using national benchmarks for quality.

Biography: Dr. Mathew Alexander, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Mathew Alexander, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Care Philosophy: Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, I strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties.

Biography: Dr. Davin Cordell was born in the sunny state of Florida in Gainesville, but his family kept him moving around the country for the first 6 years of his life before landing in Austin, TX, when he was 7 years old. He has been a proud Texan since then, finishing high school in Austin before going to Houston to attend Rice University for college. After college, out of a desire to give back to the community for his good fortunes in life, he spent the first three years working for a non-profit residential rehabilitation facility as direct care staff and staff trainer for high-risk adolescent boys in trouble. After that, he attended Hardin-Simmons University to attain a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. His first job was working at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in Houston, TX, specializing in neurological rehabilitation. He attained Clinical Specialization Certification in Neurological Rehabilitation and also served as a lecturer in neurological rehabilitation at Hardin-Simmons University. Realizing his love of patient care but desiring a greater challenge, he decided to become a physician. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX, and stayed for his orthopaedic surgery residency training. While in San Antonio, he was involved in research related to pediatric spinal and thoracic deformity and presented his research at international meetings and had one of the studies published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. For further training in spine surgery, he had the great fortune of spending a year at Washington University in St. Louis, training at a premier facility for adult and pediatric spine surgery. As part of the fellowship, he was also an AOSpine fellow. AOSpine is an international organization devoted to spine surgery education and training. With his background in physical therapy and specialized training in routine and complex spine surgery, he has a strong interest in both the operative and non-operative management of spine problems. He is married to Oriana and has one daughter, Bella, who he dearly enjoys spending time with. He and his family have found their home in the Coastal Bend.

Care Philosophy: Justin Klimisch, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He is trained in the latest evidence-based hip and knee surgery techniques. Dr. Klimisch offers minimally

Biography: ABOUT DR. BERASTAIN Dr. Berastain Jr. was raised most of his life in the Corpus Christi area and attended Incarnate Word Academy High School. Subsequently, he attended The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and graduated cum laude. On graduation, he remained in the Midwest completed medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He would go on to complete his Orthopaedic residency at The University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopaedics. He joined his father in practice in 2006 and remained in joint practice for 9 years. He learned a tremendous amount from Dr. Berastain Sr. and his years of experience. In February of 2014 he became affiliated with the Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi. Dr. Berastain Jr. works to develop a partnership with his patients by helping them make informed decisions about their health. He offers both non-operative and operative treatment options and he understands that listening and clear communications are essential for quality patient care. Honesty and transparency have worked in helping patients make the best decision for themselves. He has an interest in total hip replacement using the anterior approach, robotic and computer navigated knee replacement, and shoulder replacement. He performs knee arthroscopy including meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy including rotator cuff repairs. Technology allows him to give the most precise surgical results with both computer navigation and robotic surgery. He also enjoys nonoperative and operative fracture care of the wrist, shoulder, hip, ankle. Dr. Berastain Jr. is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Texas Orthopaedic Association, Texas Medical Association and the Nueces County Medical Society. He enjoys weightlifting, running, cycling, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his wife Nancy, their twins, and their dogs Chili and Bailey.

Biography: Jason Thompson, M.D. is Fellowship Trained in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery and Replacement. He completed training at the Orthopaedic Surgery Division Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario at London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, Canada. His fellowship training included management of degenerative, rheumatoid, and post-traumatic arthritis of the hip and knee, a high volume of revision hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as exposure to non-arthroplasty alternatives of young adult hip disorders. The emphasis of the fellowship was on revision hip and knee arthroplasty. His orthopaedic research included long-term clinical outcome and database studies, initiation of randomized trials, use of advanced imaging modalities and implant retrieval studies. Dr. Thompson accomplished Orthopaedic Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. He also acquired his Medical Degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, School of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in General Studies, Magna Cum Laude at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas.His professional experience includes a four-year career as a professional soccer player - playing two years for FC Dallas and two years for DC United in Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the MLS Cup championship in 2004 with DC United. His experiences also include time as a Research Study and Regulatory Coordinator at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas as well as a Patient Care Technician at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Thompson was named, by his peers, a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Most Outstanding Resident Mentor in orthopaedic surgery. He was also a member of the U.S. under-23 Men's National Soccer Team and elected into the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments with the EIU Men's Soccer Team. Dr. Thompson joins South Texas Bone and Joint to help expand our Orthopaedic and minimally invasive surgery services to the Coastal Bend and beyond. We are pleased to continue a path of excellence in making Your Care. Our Priority. ®We are committed to excellence in patient care with the new expansion of our office on the campus of Corpus Christi Medical Center. The substantial improvement in care for our patients includes a completely remodeled 20,000+ square foot facility encompassing leading technology and advancements in Sports Medicine, Adult Spinal Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthritis Surgery and General Orthopaedics Through combined efforts and expertise of an exceptional team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical support and administrative staff, we are motivated to be our best at patient healthcare excellence for communities throughout South Texas.

Care Philosophy: Coastal Orthopedics is proud to be a patient-focused practice. At Coastal Orthopedics we take patient care very seriously, from before you even walk into the door. Coastal Orthopedics focuses on ensuring your records and referrals are handled securely