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Mr. Edwin J Taegel MD
Orthopedist
9180 Katy Fwy Suite 200 Houston TX, 77055About
Dr. Edwin Taegel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Taegel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Taegel tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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