Dr. David P Antekeier M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
6701 Fannin St Cc. 670. 01 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. David Antekeier is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Antekeier specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Antekeier tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Antekeier treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1998
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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