Radiculopathy near Floresville, TX

Care Philosophy: Dr. Juan Ramirez-Castaneda's goal is to create the kind of relationships with patients and their caregivers that reduces fear, promotes open communication, and offers opportunities for learning about their unique medical issues.

Care Philosophy: She is committed to excellent patient care where patients are educated and encouraged to take an active part in their care. She believes that working with patients and helping them understand their disease process and why certain treatments are recommended, gives her patients the most satisfaction and best results. She is a firm believer of the mission of the practice- to personalize orthopedic total joint care, with compassion and integrity for each patient.

Biography: Claudia Maidana-Paz, M.D., F.A.C.P. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Maidana-Paz was born and raised in Argentina, where she studied medicine at Universidad del Salvado in Buenos Aires. Then, she completed five years of training at one of Buenos Aires' most prestigious hospitals, Hospital Alemn. After moving to the United States, she continued her training with an internship and internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. She also served as chief resident at Mount Sinai Medical Center's Miami Heart Institute. Dr. Maidana-Paz's journey into medicine began at a young age. I grew up in a small city, just steps away from the main hospital, where I witnessed a constant stream of patients and their families. My family would often offer small gestures of kindness water, food, or a little help with travel expenses to those waiting for their loved ones. Helping others became second nature to me from a young age," she recalls. "My love for science blossomed early, making the decision to study medicine feel not just natural, but inevitable."She chose to focus on internal medicine because it allows her to care for patients in a comprehensive way, addressing everything from preventive care to chronic disease management. "It offers the opportunity to be a patient's primary caregiver, guiding their health journey over time," she explains.Dr. Maidana-Paz's care philosophy centers on compassion. I believe in the art of careful and compassionate care. To truly understand a person and their family is a privilege I cherish. My aspiration is to provide care where each patient feels genuinely seen, heard, and known where their story is honored, their needs are met, and their well-being is nurtured, all while upholding the highest standards of evidence-based practice," she says.

Care Philosophy: At Orthopedic Performance Institute, the relationship between physicians and patients is founded on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. We prioritize thoroughly explaining important details about conditions, medications, and treatments to our patients.

Biography: Dr. Geoffery M. Millican brings to South Texas, the absolute latest surgical techniques and treatment options in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Whether you are an athlete rehabilitating an injury or a patient dealing with debilitating arthritis, Dr. Millican and his staff are dedicated to providing you with the best patient centered care available. Dr. Millican has created his practice to continually provide patients with the highest standard of care. He approaches every patient as an individual and works with you to provide the treatment that will best serve the needs of the patient. Dr. Millican utilizes the latest technologies and techniques to provide necessary medical, physical, rehabilitative and surgical methods.

Care Philosophy: Grounded in his faith, and he aims to treat each patient and family as if they were members of his own family. His goal is "To provide comprehensive care for children with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders by meeting the unique needs of each patient, including providing high-quality surgical treatment and collaborating with patients and their families," he says.

Biography: Tina Creekmore, MD completed her fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery in 2010 at Texas Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children in Houston. She received her medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and then completed her orthopedic residency at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she was a collegiate gymnast and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr Creekmore is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. She is especially interested in clubfoot, cerebral palsy and pediatric bone deformities. In her spare time she enjoys skiing and biking. She is married to a professor and has one young son. Dr. Creekmore is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America.