Dr. Donald E. Baxter, MD, Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. Donald E. Baxter, MD

Orthopedist

8928 Kirby Dr Houston TX, 77054
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Dr. Donald Baxter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Baxter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Baxter 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.

   Dr Baxter has taken care of many of the worlds greatest athletes   He has been the physician for the Houston Ballet, the Univ of Houston Track team, several professional teams.

Education and Training

Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1969

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

Male English

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Nerve of Baxter release

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Former Clinical Professor of Orthopedics Baylor and U of Trxas med schools 1990 - 2010

Awards

  • NCAA Silver Anniversary Award 1990 NCAA 
  • National Association of Basketball Coach Silver Anniverary All American Team 1990 NABC 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • President of Texas Neurofibromatosis Society 2000
  • Board of Trustees Mercer Univ 3 terms

Areas of research

discovered Nerve of Baxter in Foot that has revolutioized how heel pain is now treated surgically

original paper on "lateral branch of peroneal nerve"

three editions of "Baxter's Foot and Ankle in Sport"  the third edition has more than 30 contributors from all over the world

Currently reviewing the outcome of 500 Rhizotomies of the cervical and lumbar spine performed by DEB MD

Dr. Donald E. Baxter, MD's Practice location

8928 Kirby Dr -
Houston, TX 77054
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