Radiculopathy near Jasper, TX

Biography: Stephen Downs, MD is board certified in Family Medicine. He joined Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic in 2005. Dr. Downs attended Medical School at Louisiana State University where he graduated in 1995. Afterwards, he completed his residency at the University of Kentucky in 1998. He practices exclusively in the treatment of spine disorders including back and neck pain. His practice focuses on the conservative/non-operative treatment of these conditions and does not require a physician referral for an appointment. Dr. Downs is as member of the Rapides Parish Medical Society and the North American Spine Society.

Care Philosophy: I strive to provide compassionate and individualized patient care and believe in treating the patient with shared decision-making and coordinating care that meets their goals and expectations. Through my interest in sports medicine, I treat athletes at all stages of life and levels of competition.

Biography: Board certified and practices general orthopaedics with special interest in fracture management, arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and joint replacement. He has extensive experience in sports medicine, having completed a Fellowship in the discipline at Methodist Hospital in Houston, where he trained in advanced open and arthroscopic techniques for knee, shoulder, elbow and hip. He has worked as an assistant team physician to several professional teams in Houston: the Texans, Astros, Rockets and Dynamo, as well as for Rice University and HISD.In addition to his work with professional athletes, Dr. Lin has knowledge and expertise with orthopaedic injuries sustained by military personnel. During his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he was awarded commendation for research he conducted on those injuries sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom, which was published and presented at national meetings. Following residency, Dr. Lin served as an orthopaedic surgeon and Chief, Department of Surgery at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, which served the active duty, dependent and retiree population in and around Fort Polk, Louisiana (home of the Joint Readiness Training Center). He was also deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 31st Combat Support Hospital in 2007.Dr. Lin was born in Taiwan and raised in West Windsor, New Jersey. He moved to Houston with his wife and three children in 2011.Boards & MembershipsDr. Lin is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, candidate member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a member of Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to working with my patients to help them achieve their goals and maintain their active lifestyles through compassionate and individualized orthopedic care.

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment

Biography: M. Lawrence Drerup, MD, FACS, FICS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He has been with Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic since 1989 where he continues to delivery exceptional, patient focused-care. He maintains a very active practice caring for patients with a wide variety of general Neurosurgical conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive microscopic techniques for spine surgery and has been instrumental in the development of these techniques. He continues to provide cutting edge technology for spinal surgery and is an educator in this field. He holds a clinical staff teaching position with a L.S.U.-Shreveport. Dr. Drerup is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Rapides Parish Medical Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: I believe that we use our feet to interact with the world as much we use any other sense My goal is to help you or your loved one tackle life one painless and confident step at a time

Biography: Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball and Shenandoah, Texas.Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine for over two decades, completed medical school at the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the same institution.Today, Dr. Blackwell and his team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine treat an array of orthopaedic injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle issues, hand and wrist problems, and much more.The state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are outfitted with the most advanced equipment available today so that Dr. Blackwell can treat your injuries and help you get back to the activities you love. Dr. Blackwell uses Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to help carry out many minimally invasive orhtopaedic procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The Mako system allows Dr. Blackwell to perform advanced orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy than traditional surgery would afford. This helps to reduce trauma and minimize your post-surgical recovery time.

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment.?