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Biography: Dr. Mark Eilers is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Eilers graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he obtained a Master of Science in Pharmacology. Dr. Eilers earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, after which he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University. Upon completion of residency, he then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at TRIA Orthopedics in Minneapolis, MN. While there, he had the privilege of providing team physician coverage for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball, NHLs Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Division 1 Hockey, Gustavus Adolphus Division 3 Football, Minnesota Magicians NAHL Hockey, and Washburn High School Athletics teams. Prior to coming on board at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Eilers spent time practicing in Odessa, Texas, where he provided team physician coverage for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Division 2 athletics, Permian and Odessa High School athletics, and several other high schools in the West Texas region. Dr. Eilers' areas of focus include cartilage injuries to the knee, as well as tendon and complex ligamentous injuries to the knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder. These injuries include multiple ligament knee injuries, anterior and posterior cruciate tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, and biceps tendon injuries. In addition, Dr. Eilers also performs acute fracture care and manages osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder with advanced procedures including partial and total joint replacement using Mako robotic technology.

Biography: Dr. Kwan Park, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Pearland, TX. Dr. Kwan Park, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist 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: Brian Vial is a fellowship-trained hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatment of fractures from the hand to the shoulder, nerve entrapment such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, peripheral nerve injuries, tendon injuries, rotator cuff tears, and arthritis of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He also holds an interest in targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), a surgery that can alleviate post-operative nerve pain for amputees.Dr. Vial enjoys the complexity of upper extremity surgery and utilizes a multimodal, evidence-based approach to treatment. He believes that the best outcomes occur when the patient shares in the decision-making process; therefore, he prioritizes ensuring his patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Care Philosophy: "I feel that the foot and ankle are underserved in the field of orthopedics and look forward to using the latest and most up to date training and technology to help my patients return to a full and active lifestyle. "I firmly believe that educating patients and providing nonoperative treatment can help relieve many issues. Surgery is recommended only once all other non-surgical options are exhausted." Timothy J. Miller, MD

Care Philosophy: I treat patients how I would like to be treated. Every patient that comes to our office is there for a reason: pain, loss of function, inability to play with their kids, inability to play their sport, among hundreds of others. Everyone is different and every patient encounter I have recognizes this. Many clinicians have lost the ability to talk to or examine patients and rely exclusively on an X-ray or MRI. I treat patients, not MRI's. Patients expect us to make a correct and timely diagnosis, provide both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and discuss the expected outcomes of both. In my office, I not only use the best evidence-based medicine to treat patients, but I also write that literature, publishing and presenting from across the street to across the world. I use that evidence to make sure that every single patient gets the absolute best care possible whenever they step in the clinic or the operating room.

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: Offering state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in patient-centered restorative techniques, David M. Bloome, MD and his talented team are dedicated to providing the best orthopedic foot and ankle care for people from all walks of life in and around Houston. Whether you're an athlete trying to get back in the game or the victim of a traumatic injury looking for a road to recovery, Dr. Bloome knows that everyone has their own challenges and goals for getting healthy again. That's why he offers both operative and nonoperative treatments for most foot and ankle problems.Dr. Bloome combines this personalized approach with the latest in medical technology and years of experience performing orthopedic procedures. As a result, there is little injury to the musculoskeletal system that Dr. Bloome can't treat, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.Conservative measures are Dr. Bloome's first approach to your orthopedic problems, but he specializes in ankle surgery, Achilles tears, ankle fractures, total ankle replacement, and arthroscopy, so he quickly and effectively repairs more severe injuries with surgery as needed. No matter what it takes, Dr. Bloome's primary goal is to get you back to the active lifestyle you crave.Dr. Bloome, a native Houstonian, graduated from St. John's School where he excelled in academics and athletics, and was also an accomplished drummer. He ran track at Emory University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After medical school at the University of TexasSouthwestern in Dallas, and residency at the University of New Mexico, he came back to Houston to make it his home again. His proudest accomplishment in life, however, is his family his beautiful wife and three children. In his spare time, he can be found coaching their sports teams or taking them fishing.David M. Bloome's practice, based at Fondren Orthopedic Group, accepts most types of insurance. Dr. Bloome is ready to help: Call today to schedule a consultation or book your appointment online.

Care Philosophy: My ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life in my patient's lives. This will typically start with exhausting all conservative management modalities before approaching surgical interventions. When a patient does need surgery, I always tr