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Biography: Dr. Kilbride has practiced orthopaedic medicine in Austin since August 2002, with a focus on sports medicine and total joint replacement. Dr. Kilbride is currently part of the medical team for Formula One, MotoGP, and the X Games as well. Dr. Kilbride is an active member of the teaching faculty of Dell Medical School's Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program where he is working to advance the field of musculoskeletal care and training the next generation of physicians and surgeons.

Biography: David R. Schmidt, M.D., received his medical degree and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he was named the 2002 Distinguished Medical Alumnus. He completed fellowships in sports medicine and knee surgery in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand.Dr. Schmidt has been in private practice since 1986. He served as physician for the U.S. Olympic Festival, the World University Games in Japan, the Olympic Games in Atlanta and the NBA All-Star Game. He currently serves as the team physician for the NBA San Antonio Spurs, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) athletics, Trinity University and many local high school. He was named the NBATA Team Physician of the Year in 2004, and was awarded the 2007 Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award by the United States Sports Academy. He currently serves as president elect of the NBA Physicians Association.Dr. Schmidt is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His expertise is in knee surgery and cartilage repair/restoration.

Care Philosophy: Mission to personalize orthopedic joint care with compassion and integrity for each patient.

Care Philosophy: Dr Valastro is a general orthopedist with a specialization in sports medicine and an interest in orthopedic trauma The majority of Dr Valastro s patients come to see him with knee and shoulder injuries but he also conducts leading edge reconstructive surgery such as hip and knee replacements Whether you re a high school student with a football injury or an active senior in need of a joint replacement Dr Valastro uses the appropriate combination of physical therapy medication and surgery to help you return to the physical activities you enjoy most

Care Philosophy: Dr. Andrew Ebert specializes in the foot and ankle. He is experienced in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, joint replacement, fusions, osteotomies, ringed external fixation, and complex conditions.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available.Dr. Patrick Simon is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree at University of Wisconsin and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.His interest in orthopedic surgery began during medical school when he rotated through different areas of medicine. During an emergency medicine rotation he was able to observe orthopedic surgeons take care of trauma patients with serious injuries. It was then that he decided to pursue a career in orthopedics.Dr. Simon enjoys the ability to take patients with injuries or chronic pain and make their lives better. A patient with painful arthritis in the knee can often return to a normal, pain-free life after knee replacement surgery. Those are the type of things that makes him like orthopedics. Dr. Simon says "Seeing happy patients come back over the years is very satisfying as an orthopedic surgeon. It's a fulfilling profession".Dr. Simon takes a slightly more conservative approach to patient care. He prefers to provide surgical and nonsurgical options for his patients by going through all the available options and determining the best approach for each individual person. Dr. Simon's goal is to help his patients achieve pain-free activities as much as possible by finding either surgical or nonsurgical treatment options

Care Philosophy: I want my patients to have the best outcomes possible. I care deeply about informing patients about the treatment options they have and the potential risks and benefits of those treatments. The most satisfaction I ever derive from my work is from watching patients walk out of my office for the last time, happy and pain free. I will do everything in my power to make that happen.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Edward Seade specializes in the shoulder, with a focus on arthroscopic techniques and adult reconstructive surgery for maximum comfort and easier rehabilitation. He is one of a few surgeons nationwide to perform arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs.

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.

Care Philosophy: As a physician and surgeon, I have the extraordinary privilege to treat patients, heal their pain, and improve lives. I am committed to listening to patient's needs, respecting their time, concerns, and questions. While I am deeply invested in healing patient's pain, I am equally as passionate about educating each patient regarding their condition to treat every patient to the best of my ability. These are the fundamental tenets informing my practiced that I am so honored to share with my patients.