Jon-Michael Cline, D.O., is a non-surgical sports medicine specialist and the newest physician to join the Azalea Orthopedic’s comprehensive team in Tyler, Texas. Fellowship Trained and Board Certified, Dr. Cline is well equipped to handle a broad spectrum of sports-related injuries, concussion management, and ortho biologics in young and seasoned athletes. He is an…
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Azalea Orthopedics is searching for awesome Medical Assistants and Surgery Schedulers to join our team. If you are looking for a fun, supportive work environment and are self-motivated, pleasant, detail-oriented, and organized, we want you on our team! You’re invited to join us at our upcoming Job Fair on Saturday, April 9th: 8 AM-12 PM…
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Due to winter road conditions, Azalea Orthopedics will have a delayed start time of 10am on Friday, February 4th for all clinic locations. If your appointment time is before 10am, our team will contact you to reschedule for a later date. We will keep you posted on any additional changes. We apologize for any inconvenience…
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Due to inclement weather, Azalea Orthopedics is delaying opening our clinics until 10 am. THIS DELAY DOES NOT APPLY TO OUR NACOGDOCHES CLINIC; NACOGDOCHES WILL BE OPEN DURING REGULAR OPERATING HOURS. If conditions worsen, we will post updates promptly.
Read MoreHurt on Friday? Healing on Saturday. Azalea Orthopedics is offering a FREE walk-in Saturday Sports Clinic for all student-athletes. Our orthopedic specialists will provide comprehensive consultations, X-rays and treatment recommendations for injured athletes. We work with parents, schools and athletic trainers to find winning solutions to a wide variety of injuries. We take pride in…
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How is Water Important for Joint Health? Drink water. Keep your joints healthy! June 23rd is National Hydration Day and we want to tell you why drinking water is important for joint health. According to the Arthritis Foundation, “if there’s a magical elixir you can drink, it’s water. Hydration is vital for flushing…
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We moved our clinic to better serve our patients in the Longview area. The clinic houses a group of specialized physicians that includes spine surgeons, pain management specialists and a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon. Our group is committed to employing the best spine and orthopedic surgeons in Texas and bringing their talent closer to you.…
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Question: On my last run, I immediately felt a pinching sensation settle in at the top of my right Achilles tendon. I flexed it a few times and walked it off, and continued my run paying careful attention to it. The sensation has not subsided, however, and while it is not painful, it is unrelenting…
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Back pain is something many people experience in their life, but not all back pain is equal. We sat down with one of Azalea Orthopedics’ Spine Surgeons, Dr. Michael Russell, for his insight on Disc Herniations. What is a Herniated Disc– A herniated disc is the extrusion of material that usually sits between…
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Symptoms of numbness, tingling, pain and discomfort can be alarming, especially when you don’t know what is causing the issue. An EMG, or Electromyogram, is a study conducted by a physician to find the cause of these sensations. An EMG test measures the electrical activity in muscles and nerves and determines where there may be…
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Dr. Ken Kaminski speaks with his patient, David Dudley, about recovering after MAKO partial knee replacement surgery. After five weeks, David returned to work as a firefighter for the Dallas Fire Department. Our orthopedic surgeons stay in tune with the latest medical advancements to offer our patients optimal options to fit their unique needs. Click…
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“LOCAL LOVE”… appreciated by US! Azalea Orthopedics was honored with winning the Locals Love Us award being voted #1 in the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine category for 2019. Locals Love Us is a secure online survey where locals vote for their favorite places in more than 200 categories annually. Each category can have up to…
Read MoreAzalea Orthopedics Welcomes Dr. Gary Goodfried to The Practice January 10, 2020 Azalea Orthopedics is excited to announce the arrival of our newest orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gary Goodfried. As a longstanding pillar in the East Texas Medical Community, he brings experience and an outstanding reputation to Azalea Orthopedics. “We are thrilled Dr. Goodfried is joining…
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The physicians and staff at Azalea Orthopedics are working hard to ensure the safety of our patients and our clinic. We are taking all necessary precautions to protect our community and are following CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines to protect against COVID-19. We will work diligently and be proactive in…
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