Joseph Drain, MD
Dr. Joseph Drain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He specializes in the surgical treatment of conditions arising from the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Drain received a…
Trevor Simcox, MD
Trevor Simcox, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. As a fellowship-trained Shoulder and Elbow specialist, Dr. Simcox has expertise in both non-operative and operative treatments, focusing on personalized…
Alisina Shahi, MD, PhD
Dr. Alisina Shahi is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with a focus on adult joint replacement, particularly hip and knee surgery. Dr. Shahi attended medical school…
Hannah A. Dineen, MD
Hannah A. Dineen, MD, is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Dineen treats a wide range of hand, wrist, elbow, and…
The power of optimism
Chizi Okpobiri is filled with gratitude. For the world-class surgeon who operated on his crushed pelvis, for the premier facilities where he received excellent care, and for the loyal friends who remained by his side during challenging days. Chizi was…
A life renewed, one step at a time
Alex Weatherford is a walking miracle. His new mobile lifestyle is due to his extraordinary determination and a revolutionary surgical procedure, Osseointegration (OI). OI is a game-changer that improves quality of life, function, and mobility in individuals who have had…
Spinal surgeon finds new purpose with UTOrtho after bicycle accident
Dr. Rex Marco, a prominent spine surgeon in our department, found a new purpose in his profession when a serious bicycle accident turned him into a patient. Dr. Marco’s life-changing injury has given him a new perspective on the importance…
UT Ortho Annual Report 2022
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Rex Marco, MD
Dr. Rex Marco is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Marco is also the Program Director for the Orthopedic Spine Fellowship. Dr. Marco’s primary objective is to offer his patients…
Women in Medicine Spotlight: Bonnie Gregory, MD
Written by: Caitie Barkley Photos by: Logan Ball 2021 study revealed that just three National Basketball Association team orthopedic surgeons were women. By the spring of 2022, UTHealth Houston’s Bonnie Gregory, MD, had joined them. As a sports medicine surgeon…