Kyle R. Woerner, MD

Biography

Kyle R. Woerner, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Dr. Woerner specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery with an emphasis on disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow. His areas of clinical interest include fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, arthritis, and sports injuries, as well as complex trauma of the upper extremity. He focuses on the optimal non-operative management for conditions that do not require surgery, and can sometimes offer arthroscopic or minimally invasive options when surgery becomes necessary.

Dr. Woerner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He attended medical school at McGovern Medical School in Houston, where he also completed his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. During his time as a resident, he was honored with multiple awards, including the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and the Arthur Jansa Courage to Lead Award. He was later honored as the only resident to receive the Benjy Brooks Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award. His training then took him to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he studied hand surgery at the prestigious Philadelphia Hand Center under the guidance of Dr. A. Lee Osterman.

Dr. Woerner is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.