Houston, TX, April 10, 2023 — OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas, has named Anthony Brooks, Azalea Orthopedics CEO, as their new Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2023. Azalea Orthopedics is headquartered in Tyler, Texas. Mr. Brooks is a highly respected, nationally known, healthcare industry veteran who joined Azalea Orthopedics in…
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The Azalea Orthopedics All-Star High School Basketball Classic is back! The games are scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College campus. Azalea is sponsoring the games for the eighteenth year. The Classic gives high school seniors in the East Texas area the opportunity to showcase their talent…
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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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The Azalea Orthopedics All-Star High School Basketball Classic is back! The games are scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College campus. Due to the unfortunate events of the COVID-19 pandemic, the All-Star Classic has been suspended for the last two years. We are thrilled the…
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After 1825 days, recruiting fourteen providers to Azalea, expanding to Nacogdoches, joining OrthoLoneStar, overseeing the transition of a new CEO, the integration and implementation of a new electronic medical records system, five consecutive locals love us awards, and navigating our clinic through the Covid pandemic and snowvid, Dr. Michael Russell’s term as president of…
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Rose Capital West Little League, Azalea Orthopedics and Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospital announce Sports Medicine and Marketing Partnerships Tyler, Texas (January 12, 2022) – Rose Capital West Little League (RCWLL) is…
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Andrew Hurst, M.D., Edwin Ferren, M.D., Steven Overturf, M.D. and Shawna Blackmon, P.A. are the newest orthopedic specialists to join the OrthoLoneStar, Azalea Orthopedics division in Nacogdoches, Texas. Azalea Orthopedics recruits top talent to ensure our patients receive the same high-quality care and services associated with our name. “We are excited to have this talented…
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Azalea Orthopedics is proud to have eight honoree Super Doctors and five honoree Rising Stars from various specialties featured in this year’s Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors: Rising Stars 2021 Listing. The distinguished Texas Super Doctors-Rising Stars recognizes medical professionals who have shown excellence in the healthcare field. The selection process is a rigorous evaluation process…
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Big news from the Tyler Morning Telegraph regarding Azalea Orthopedics was recently released. Dr. Robert Dennis received the 2021 “Best in Town” award for the best orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Ryan Paterson received the “Best in Town” award for one of the best overall surgeons (top three, all specialties included) in Tyler, Texas.…
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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On April 12th, Azalea Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Justin Bartley performed surgery in Longview, Texas. “We are thrilled to bring our services to the people and medical community of Longview,” said Dr. Bartley. “Making our patients’ lives easier is extremely important to our group. Our goal is to be the premier orthopedic group in East Texas. To realize this goal,…
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Six leading practices across Texas join forces to create OrthoLoneStar, a top 10 national practice Combined number of orthopedic surgeons places group #3 in nation By invitation group selected for quality and patient access Size allows unmatched investment in data, process, and patient outcomes [Austin/Dallas/Houston/Tyler, Texas] – Six of the most well-known, respected,…
Read MoreAzalea Orthopedics is proud to welcome two new Doctors to the group! East Texas Natives, Dr. David Bowen (Tyler, Texas) and Dr. Justin Bartley (Grand Saline), are proud to be back to serve our community. Dr. Bartley, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, will begin seeing patients in September at our Tyler- South Broadway location. Special interests…
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Native East Texan returns home to care for our community. The largest orthopedic group in East Texas, Azalea Orthopedics, welcomes Dr. David Bowen to the practice. Dr. Bowen specializes in Interventional Pain Management and the non-surgical treatment of spine injuries. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High school in Tyler, Texas, he began his medical…
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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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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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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…
Read MoreIf you’ve been to our new Nacogdoches clinic, you’ve probably already met the newest members to our Azalea Orthopedics family. For patients who are new to Azalea or our Nacogdoches clinic, we wanted to introduce you to Crystal, Cindy and Leah. We are excited to welcome these dedicated women to our team. Our physicians and…
Read MoreYou can experience the best in East Texas High School hoops while helping a worthy cause at the Azalea Orthopedics All-Star High School Basketball Classic. You are invited to join us Saturday, April 13, 2019 for the big games. The Azalea Classic gives high school seniors in the East Texas area the opportunity to showcase…
Read MoreAzalea Orthopedics is expanding into Nacogdoches to better serve the community in Deep East Texas. The first clinic began on January 15th, 2019. The clinic is located at 4800 NE Stallings Drive, Suite 110 next to Nacogdoches Medical Center. Azalea Orthopedics is the third largest orthopedics practice in Texas with 24 physicians who provide specialized…
Read MoreTyler, TX—Grace Community School is set to host the thirteenth annual Azalea Orthopedics and Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Tyler Football Classic, August 30 – September 1, 2018. Six area high schools will compete in the Classic, which kicks off the 2018 football season for participating teams. The Classic, which is…
Read MoreAzalea Orthopedics is now offering MAKOplasty® partial and total knee replacements. This technology allows physicians to create a personalized pre-operative plan. MAKOplasty is less invasive than traditional total knee surgery using a highly advanced, surgeon controlled robotic arm system. The partial knee procedure is a minimally invasive treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis who…
Read MoreAs a recognized leader in orthopedics and interventional pain management, Azalea is proud to congratulate Dr. Michael Russell, Dr. Patrick Wupperman, and Dr. Ken Kaminski on their recent peer nominated awards from Texas Monthly. Both Dr. Russell and Dr. Wupperman were awarded as 2016 Texas Monthly “Super Doctors.” Each year Super Doctors invites physicians to…
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Spine-straightening surgery to relieve back pain Patients who have suffered for years with back pain may find relief through the improved accuracy of surgery with the Mazor Robotics Renaissance® Guidance System at ETMC Tyler. Two surgeons with Azalea Orthopedics perform the surgery: Michael Merrick, MD, and Todd Raabe, MD. “We can do it more accurately…
Read MoreAzalea’s own Director or Research, Debbie Waldrop, was featured on KETK East Texas Live discussing the recent clinical research at Azalea and how it positively impacts patients! Learn how the clinical research study process works and Azalea’s two current FDA approved studies with Dr. Todd Raabe and Michael Russell on devices for back pain. Waldrop also previews a new…
Read MoreDebbie Waldrop, MSN, RN, CCRC, Director of Research at Azalea Orthopedics, will speak on the importance of clinical research and how it positively affects society. Tune in to East Texas Live morning show on Friday, November 4th at 11am CST to hear about the latest research at Azalea and how it benefits patients! Waldrop was…
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Fall sports are back in full swing and Azalea cares about East Texas youth sports programs and keeping athletes safe. All sports have a risk of injury but the more physical contact a sport has, the greater the risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics released their 2016 Sports Injury Prevention Tip Sheet with injury prevention…
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Azalea Orthopedics is proud to sponsor the 2016 East Texas Kick-Off Luncheon in the celebration of the beginning of another high school football season in East Texas. Guest speaker Tyler Campbell, Azalea Orthopedics’ Dr. Kim Foreman, city officials, school officials, football coaches and more filled the Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center. A selected player from each…
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The Azalea Orthopedics All-Star high school basketball games have been set for April 2, 2016 in the Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College campus. The game, which is in its Thirteenth year, is sponsored by Azalea Orthopedics. The Classic gives high school seniors in the East Texas area the opportunity to showcase their…
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The Azalea Orthopedics All-Star high school basketball games have been set for April 2, 2016 in the Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College campus. The game, which is in its Thirteenth year, is sponsored by Azalea Orthopedics. The Classic gives high school seniors in the East Texas area the opportunity to showcase their talent…
Read MoreOn January 7, 2016, Azalea’s Dr. Michael Merrick will be featured in Tyler Morning Telegraph’s series, Walk With a Doc, in the Health and Fitness section. Dr. Merrick will be discussing healthy spines and the most common risk factors that contribute to spine problems. He will go over how posture, exercise, and various activities affect…
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With Halloween comes trick-or-treating, costumes, and pumpkin carving. These fun activities can often lead to a doctor’s visit after trips from long costumes causing bumps, bruises and even sprains or fractures. Azalea supports the Tyler community and encourages families to stay safe this Halloween! Follow these tips to ensure a safe Halloween experience: Pumpkin Carving…
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Azalea Orthopedics Surgeon, Dr. Todd Raabe, now performs the procedures at ETMC Tyler using the new Mazor Robotics Renaissance® guidance system. He has used this state-of-the-art technology for spine surgery more than 100 times. “It has been incredibly accurate and more reliable than any other image-guided system I’ve used,” said Dr. Raabe. “It makes me better and…
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Azalea was proud to be the title sponsor at the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Thursday September 10th at the Hollytree Country Club! This annual event benefited the Tyler Junior College Foundation. All tournament proceeds helped fund scholarships for Tyler Junior College students. As part of the Tyler Texas community, Azalea is dedicated to supporting…
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Chapel Hill High School’s quarterback, Konnor Hitchcock, broke his ankle at a football game and will be out for six weeks. Azalea Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Timothy Beck, comments on his injuries and the treatment process to get Hitchcock back on the field and fully recovered. Dr. Beck specializes in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on foot…
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U.S. News Health elaborates on a new study that looks at the Venus-Mars divide in orthopedic conditions, or how risk, treatment, and recovery can vary by gender. As an orthopedic center on the cutting edge of orthopedic care in East Texas, Azalea focuses on the surgical and non-surgical options and risks of each option for…
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Azalea was happy to present the2015 East Texas Team Community Service Award to Tyler Junior College. We love supporting our community and our involvement with the Tyler Junior College Apaches in East Texas. Dr. Matt “Bones” Jones poses after presenting the 2015 East Texas Team Community Service Award to the Tyler Junior College Apaches, represented…
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Tyler, TX—All Saints Episcopal School is set to host the tenth annual Azalea Orthopedics and Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Tyler Football Classic August 27 – August 29, 2015. Six area high schools will compete in the Classic, which kicks off the 2015 football season for participating teams. The Classic, which is in its tenth…
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At the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s (NATA) annual convention, the executive summary of the appropriate care of the spine-injured athlete was updated from the original 1998 statement to include the removal of athletic equipment before a player goes to a hospital. “These updated recommendations are critical to ensure proper and immediate care of the athlete…
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On Tuesday, August 4th at 6 p.m., our own Dr. Todd Raabe will present at a free KnowledgeFirst Forum at the East Texas Medical Center on the treatment of adolescent scoliosis. Dr. Raabe is a fellowship-trained adult and pediatric spine surgeon with Azalea Orthopedics who has performed more than 100 scoliosis surgeries. Dr. Raabe has…
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This week’s Know A Procedure focuses on one of the most common complaints: back pain. With summer officially underway, swimming and pool therapy exercises can be a fun and effective way to help your back and stay cool in the hot weather. Swimming is a great form of low impact aerobic conditioning because it is…
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This week’s Know a Procedure may be helpful when you’re on the sidelines of your favorite sporting event and your player takes a rough tumble. Symptoms of a concussion can often be subtle, so it can be hard to correctly diagnose one when it occurs. There are many common myths about concussions, such as always…
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Becker’s Spine Review, the spinal medicine publication from the Becker’s family of leading medical reviews, has named Azalea spine specialist Dr. Todd M. Raabe a 2015 “Spine Surgeon Leader to Know.” From Becker’s: Spine surgeon leaders to know: Dr. Todd M. Raabe of Azalea Orthopedics Todd M. Raabe, MD, subspecializes in adult and pediatric spinal…
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Congratulations to the Gilmer Buckeyes, winners of 2015’s 16th Annual Azalea Orthopedics 7 0n 7 football tournament. Joe Dodd from the Gilmer Mirror has the wrap-up: The Gilmer Buckeyes, who will be defending state champions of 4A Division II when they take the field this fall, defeated the Liberty-Eylau Leopards, 31-21, in the championship round…
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Azalea’s Dr. “Bones” Jones talks to KETK NBC about concussions and the latest tech used to combat them on the field. From KETK NBC: The latest in concussion technology Tyler, TX (KETK) Concussions continue to be a huge problem among athletes. Scientists all around the country are working on different ways to detect concussions. Some of…
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On April 11, 2015 the best of East Texas high school basketball took the court at Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gymnasium for the 12th annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Star High School Classic game. In the boys’ game, All-Star East won against the West 91-66. For a full break-down of the action, see Brandon Ogden of the…
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Azalea’s Sports Medicine Coordinator, Daniel Fuller, talks to the Tyler Morning Telegraph about this year’s Azalea All-Star Classic. From TylerPaper.com: All-Stars ready for game The stars will be out on the Tyler Junior College campus on April 11 and has nothing to do with the school’s planetarium. Some of East Texas’ best basketball players will…
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Azalea physician Dr. James Michaels talks genes and Walk With A Doc with the Tyler Morning Telegraph. From TylerPaper.com: Azalea Orthopedics doctor lead this week’s walk Dr. James Michaels, a physician at Azalea Orthopedics, leads this week’s Walk with a Doc event on Thursday and will discuss medications and genetics. Walk with a Doc is…
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Azalea Orthopedics is proud of the quick thinking actions of one if its alums, athletic trainer Michael Rich. Read all about his life-saving concussion call in the Longview News-Journal. From the Longview News-Journal: Spring Hill athletic trainer to be honored for life-saving action Baseball is about the little things. Life is about the little things.…
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Injuries to the elbow’s Tommy John ligament are all to common in pitchers due to the repetitive stresses of throwing thousands of pitches at high speeds. When TJ injuries struck Tyler Junior College pitchers Drew Robertson and Jimmy Johnson, Azalea got them back to normal fast and back in the game. From KLTV 7: TJC…
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Becker’s Spine Review, the spine publication of the Becker’s Healthcare family of reviews, recognizes Azalea’s spine specialist Dr. Raabe and his use of robotic technology during spinal surgery. From Becker’s Spine Review: Robot Revolution? 70 spine surgeons using robotic systems By Laura Dyrda December 15, 2014 Is robotic technology becoming more common in spine surgery?…
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Becker’s Spine Review, a quarterly publication on the practice of spinal medicine, has named Azalea spine specialist Dr. Michael Russell as one of its 240 “Spine Surgeons to Know” for 2014. The profile highlights Dr. Russell’s interest in treating spinal deformities and injuries, along with his legal work regarding the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Russell…
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Dr. Camp, orthopedic surgeon, talks the Boston Marathon with KTBB. Listen in and learn about Azalea’s own marathon runner.
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Body Aches Predicting the Forecast from KETKNBC.com Many East Texans complain of body pain, aching joints and knee pressure when inclement weather is headed their way. Dr. Jimmy Michaels of Azalea talks about this phenomenon and its causes on KETK.
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Click here to read more. From AOSSM Michael J. Axe, MD of First State Orthopaedics in Newark, Delaware was presented with the 2012 Robert E. Leach Mr. Sports Medicine award during the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 14th.
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