Dr. Fernando Levaro-Pano, MD

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Get to know Hand Surgeon Dr. Fernando Levaro-Pano, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

A devoted hand surgeon, Dr. Levaro-Pano practices at the Reconstructive Orthopedic Center in Houston, Texas. His special interests include microsurgical reconstruction, soft tissue management, and treatment of peripheral nerve and arthritic disorders. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas School of Medicine.

The Reconstructive Orthopedic Center offers leading best-in-class treatment while providing safe, affordable patient care. Providing treatment the first week after trauma is critical to a successful recovery, so they always accept walk-ins and offer same-day surgery on-site. They look forward to being a dependable stepping-stone in a solid and strong recovery.

A native of Acapulco, Mexico, Dr. Levaro-Pano obtained his medical degree from the Facultad de Medicina Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City. He received part of his general surgery training at the University of Texas School of Medicine in Houston and his postgraduate training in plastic surgery from the Hospital Regional de Noviembre in Mexico City.

Additionally, he completed two post-graduate fellowships: fellowship training in hand and microsurgery from the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery from the University of Texas School of Medicine.

On a professional level, he is an active member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Houston Medical Society.

Hand surgery is surgery of the hand, the wrist, and the peripheral nerves of the upper limb. It also encompasses reconstructive surgery that improves upper limb function. Many disorders and injuries of the hand are treated without surgery, using splints, taping, injections, and hand physiotherapy. Hand surgeons care for these problems with and without surgery. They are specially trained to operate when necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Levaro-Pano has been the recipient of the Certificate of Merit-Academic Achievement by the Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (1985-1986).

Speaking several languages, Dr. Levaro-Pano is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

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