Baylor Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

01/16/2026

A special Grand Rounds today!

We were honored to welcome Dr. Benny Dahl, Alfred Benzon Professor of Complex Spine Surgery from Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, who shared four decades of research insights on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment strategies. Dr. Dahl is pictured with our own Dr. Scott Rosenfeld (left) and Dr. Simon Kelley (right).

We were also thrilled to have our residency applicants join us for this excellent presentation on the evolution of AIS clinical assessment, treatment principles, and emerging technologies shaping the future of spine care.

Thank you, Dr. Dahl, for an outstanding session!

01/13/2026

✨It's Resident Interview Week! ✨

This week, we're excited to welcome another round of prospective residents! Our current PGY-4 residents, Dr. Roberto Gonzalez, Dr. Umar Ghilzai, Dr. Abdullah Ghali, Dr. Eileen Phan, and Dr. M. Brent Price, know exactly what it takes to thrive here, and they're ready to share their experiences with our interviewees.

Our residents rotate through multiple hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, getting hands-on experience in every orthopedic subspecialty. Whether it's pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital, trauma at Ben Taub, the VA Medical Center, or Baylor St. Luke's, they're building the skills and confidence they need to excel. Combined with our culture of collaboration and mentorship, it's training that prepares future leaders in orthopedic surgery.

To all our interviewees: Welcome! We can't wait to meet you and show you what makes BCM Orthopedics an exceptional place to train. 💙

01/12/2026

Physical therapist Michael Pile breaks down the use of massage guns, foam rollers and electrical stimulation devices in easing muscle pain.

01/12/2026

Our runners showed up and showed out 🏆

Congrats to our residents, surgeons, and staff that ran and cheered at today!

Congratulations to all the runners today!

01/06/2026

2026 is looking bright under these OR lights! ✨

From trauma to reconstruction, our residents are hitting the ground running to provide the best care for Houston. Here you can see our residents preparing to perform ankle external fixation, a critical temporizing measure used to stabilize the joint while awaiting definitive fixation. 🦴💪

Leading the way in the back is Abdullah Ghali (PGY-4), joined by Alexis Restrepo (PGY-2) on the left and Beatrice Morrow (PGY-2) on the right. 🦴✨

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us with Baylor College of Medicine! The college will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, and reopen Friday, Jan. 2.

12/30/2025

Across Baylor Medicine Orthopedics, 2025 has been a year defined by our values of respect, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.💙

Our growth over the last twelve months is a direct reflection of the trust our patients place in us and the tireless work of our faculty, residents, and staff.

Whether in the clinic or the operating room, we remained focused on one goal: improving orthopedic health through science, scholarship, and innovation to help our community live healthier lives.

As we look toward 2026, we are energized to continue pushing the boundaries of musculoskeletal medicine and serving our patients with heart and professionalism.
Thank you for being an essential part of our journey this year. From our entire team to yours, we wish you a restful holiday season and a healthy New Year! 🌟🥂

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! Our clinics will be closed Christmas Day (December 25th) and New Year’s Day (January 1st).

Other than these two dates, same day and next day appointments are available throughout the holiday week! To make an appointment, please call 713-986-6016

12/24/2025

Fueling up for a festive day in the OR! ☕️🎄

Our residents took a quick holiday coffee break at Agnes Café & Provisions this morning before heading in for a busy Christmas Eve. From Intern to Chief, this crew is dedicated to providing the best care for our patients, even on the holidays.

Spotted in their holiday best (and scrubs!): Abdullah Ghali (PGY-4), Benjamin Fiedler (PGY-3), Beatrice Morrow (PGY-2), Youssef Khalafallah (PGY-5), Alexis Restrepo (PGY-2), and Jonathan Schwartzman (PGY-1).

Thank you to our surgical teams working through the holidays to keep Houston moving! 🦴✨

12/22/2025

The entire Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery sends warm wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season.

Happy Holidays! ✨

12/18/2025

We have to give a hand to our residents! 🖐️🔬

Puns aside, the precision required for hand microsurgery is no joke. Here Youssef Khalafallah, M.D. (PGY-5), Philip Ghobrial, M.D. (PGY-5), and Beatrice Morrow, M.D. (PGY-2) are hard at work mastering the intricacies of the upper extremity.

Surgical mastery is built on volume and repetition. Our residents rotate through multiple two-month blocks dedicated to upper extremity surgery and are sent to a micro surgery course during their third year, ensuring that by the time they reach their PGY-5 year, surgical techniques are second nature.

12/18/2025

Dr. Douglas Dirschl was recently featured in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting to discuss a challenge every trauma surgeon knows well: how do we deliver world-class care when the "business" of medicine is constantly changing?

Trauma surgery is unpredictable, time-sensitive, and doesn't always fit into a standard economic model. Dr. Dirschl explains why a strong, trusting partnership between surgeons, hospital leadership, and vendors is the only way to protect patient outcomes while managing rising costs.

"In trauma care, value is measured not only in dollars, but in lives restored and mobility regained."

Read the article here:

Where Time, Trust, and Data Meet: Redefining Value in Orthopedic TraumaSponsored – StrykerFrom the operating room to the supply chain office, Dr. Douglas Dirschl champions collaboration as the key to delivering timely, high-quality, and cost-effective trauma care—one patient, and one partnership...