Dr. David Lionberger M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. David Lionberger M.D.

Orthopedist

5/5(1)
6560 Fannin St Suite 1016 Houston TX, 77030
Rating

5/5

About

First surgeon to perform electromagnetic computer-assisted surgery for a minimally invasive total knee replacement in 2005.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the University of Missouri

MD at the University of Missouri Medical School

Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1977

University of Pennsylvania, PA 1977

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 52 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Clinical ResearchHip SurgeryOrthopedicsOutpatient OrthopedicsShoulder SurgeryTotal Joint Reconstruction

Awards

  • Texas Monthly Magazine, “Super Doctor” List, 2004-2006   
  • Fortune Magazine, “Best Doctor” Award, 2004   
  • University of Missouri, Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, 1969-1973   
  • University of Missouri, Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Honorary, 1971   

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis

Internships

  • General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine- 1978

Fellowships

  • Teaching and Research at Harvard Medical School-1982

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association of Arthritis, Hip, and Knee Surgery, Western Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopedic Association, Southern Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • ??Delayed Risedronate Use After Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Restore Bone Loss.? Lionberger DR, Eggers MD, Bawker, Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation, 2013; 3:2
  • ??Is Computer-Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty as Accurate as it Can Be?,? Lionberger, DR, Crocker, CL, Rahbar, MH. Computer Aided Surgery 2012; 17(4): 198-204
  • ??Improved Knee Flexion Following High Flexion Total Knee Arthroplasty.? Lionberger, DR, Eggers, MD, Brewer, K., Fang, L. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2012; 7:22
  • ??Assessing Whether Preoperative Templates and Planning Can Replace Intraoperative Computer-assisted Surgery Measurements in Total Knee Arthroplasty.? Lionberger etal Supplement to Orthopedics 20

Dr. David Lionberger M.D.'s Practice location

Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Southwest Orthopaedic Group

6560 Fannin St Suite 1016 -
Houston, TX 77030
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6550 FANNIN ST STE 2600 -
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-790-1818

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