Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Our Mission
The UTHealth Houston Bone Health Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and management for patients with osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders. Our mission is to reduce fragility fractures, optimize skeletal health for orthopedic surgery patients, and identify and treat underlying causes of impaired bone metabolism.
Clinicians deliver evidence-based care, including pharmacologic therapy, nutritional guidance, and targeted exercise programs. These proactive strategies strengthen bones, prevent falls, and improve outcomes. Through this integrated model, the clinic sets the standard for bone health and fracture prevention across the region.
Understanding Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, meaning “porous bone,” weakens bones and makes them more brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. The condition often develops with age-related changes in hormones, nutrition, and activity levels, though it can also affect younger individuals with other medical conditions.
More than 54 million Americans live with osteoporosis or low bone mass.
After age 50, one in four men and one in two women will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture, often called a fragility fracture, caused by minor trauma such as a fall from standing height.
The encouraging news: with the proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, osteoporosis can be slowed, managed, and even reversed.
Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Bone Health Care
The Bone Health Clinic at UTHealth Houston offers coordinated care for patients with recent fractures, metabolic bone disorders, or osteoporosis-related bone loss.
A multidisciplinary team streamlines referrals and patient care through collaboration among experts in:
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Endocrinology and orthopedic trauma
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Physical therapy and rehabilitation
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Nutrition and preventive medicine
In addition to medical treatment, the team provides personalized nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and exercise counseling, along with expertise in the latest osteoporosis medications. These interventions enhance bone healing, reduce fracture risk, and restore mobility—helping patients maintain independence and quality of life.
Expert Leadership and Team
The Bone Health Clinic is overseen by Eric Klineberg, MD, with clinical care provided by Christina Yazdani, PA-C, Jessica Varghese, PA-C, and Maura K. Leo, PA-C.
Together, they deliver individualized care plans based on bone density testing, laboratory evaluation, and comprehensive risk assessment to ensure each patient receives tailored treatment for their bone health needs.
Connected Programs and Collaborative Care
The UTHealth Houston Bone Health Clinic partners closely with the Memorial Hermann Fragility Fracture Program and the Texas Medical Center Fragility Fracture Liaison Program. These collaborations strengthen care coordination for patients recovering from fractures or managing long-term bone conditions.
By combining orthopedic, endocrinologic, and rehabilitative expertise, the Bone Health Clinic advances the standard of osteoporosis care and fracture prevention for patients throughout the Houston region.