Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos, D.O.

Expert Publications

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Carayannopoulos is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma/acute injury and reconstructive surgery in the pediatric and adult population. She also has over a decade of experience with minimally invasive surgery, including arthroscopy of the upper and lower extremity and endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. 

Currently, she practices at West Houston Orthopedics in Houston, Texas. West Houston Orthopedics is Houston and the Greater Houston area’s answer to complete orthopedic care. The team of professionals working there are committed to implementing innovative, value-added solutions to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. 

It is Dr. Carayannopoulos’ knowledge and expertise that led to her selection, through a peer-reviewed process, as a prestigious AO Trauma faculty who helps teach residents and practicing orthopedic surgeons about state-of-the-art surgical techniques both nationally and internationally. 

In addition to her technical and educational expertise as a physician, Dr. Carayannopoulos is a published researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. She has also given many regional and national presentations, as well as has participated in research funded by the Department of Defense, addressing the management/treatment of long bone defects.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Carayannopoulos received her Bachelor of Arts degree and her Bachelor of Science degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. After completing her residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, she received the “Scholastic Achievement Award,” the “Resident Research Award,” and the “Lockhart Award,” the most distinguished award for research during her residency. 

Her postgraduate training included an AO International Fellowship in the Department of Trauma in Hannover, Germany and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma and upper extremity at Duke University Medical Center. She was recruited to UTMB in October of 2011 to serve as the Chief of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. During her tenure at UTMB, she served as the Fellowship Director of the AO International Trauma Fellowship, an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, and as the Medical Director of the Orthopedic/Trauma Unit. What’s more, she established a robust clinical practice and was one of the busiest surgeons at UTMB before relocating her practice to the Houston area. 

Dr. Carayannopoulos is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. From 2012 to present, she has established a national reputation through peer nomination as the Texas State Representative to the Board of Councilors of the Southern Orthopedic Association.

On the subject of her clinical achievements, Dr. Carayannopoulous has received numerous patient compliments for quality outcomes in clinical care, and has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and referring physicians. This led to a regional reputation as one of Houston’s “Top Doctors” by H Magazine and Houstonia magazine from 2014 through 2016, as well as one of “Texas Super Doctors” by Texas Monthly magazine from 2015 to present. 

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.

Recommended Articles

• What Is the Xiphoid Process?

  Introduction The xiphoid process is the smallest part or structure of the breastbone. The structure is made of cartilage at birth, but tends to develop into a bony structure when an individual reaches adulthood. It is situated from where the lower ribs are attached to the breastbone. The pointed end...

• Are There Risks to a Spinal Stenosis Surgery?

  Like any other surgical procedure, spinal stenosis surgery has its own risks and possible complications. However, if performed correctly by professional medical staff, the possibility of any complication after the surgery is low.The potential risks and possible complications following a spinal...

• What Is Spinal Decompression?

  The human back is a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, bones, joints, and nerves. It is common for people to experience back problems at some point in their life for a variety of reasons. Since the pain can radiate into the back and even from other parts of the body, it is very difficult to...

• Broken Tibia: Symptoms and Treatment

  OverviewThe tibia and fibula are the two bones in your lower leg. The larger bone is the tibia, which supports most of a person's weight. It is also an important part of the ankle and knee joints. A fractured or broken tibia is usually along the length of the bone and in between the knee and above...

• What Is Saddle Paresthesia?

  Saddle ParesthesiaA set of severe sciatica symptoms are described in saddle paresthesia. These symptoms can occur in the buttocks, perineum, and groin. Sometimes, this condition is also referred to as saddle anesthesia. When there is a sensation of tingling and numbness in the affected area, the...

• What Is Talipes Equinovarus and How Is It Treated?

  IntroductionTalipes equinovarus (TEV) or commonly known as clubfoot, is a congenital foot and ankle deformity. Infants born with this deformity show a foot that is turned inward. In severe cases, the bottom of a newborn's foot faces upward or sideways. In spite of the deformity, clubfoot during...