I have been going here since 2000. I have had one surgery by Dr. Cannon and 3 by Dr. Shah, so this…read morewill be primarily about Dr. Shah even though my experience with Dr. Cannon in 2001 was the same. I am amazed to see so many one star reviews but realize that people are going in with problems that are painful and not always 100% repairable. I have never experienced the staff issues with either Dr. Cannon or Dr. Shah's staffs. Dr. Cannon did my right shoulder in May of 2001 and I was back to original strength and flexibility as before my damage. In 2008, I had my left bicep detached at the forearm due to me thinking that I was much younger than my years playing volleyball. Dr. Shah re-attached it and the recovery was smooth and complete. In 2010, I tore my left medial meniscus in my knee while bowling. I went back to Dr. Shah and again the results were excellent. He advised me that I have a fair amount of arthritis in that knee so to be aware that there could be ongoing issues. We introduced a treatment of SyncVisc not long after surgery and I have not had any issues since. In 2012, I re-injured my right shoulder (old on the outside, young in the mind). This time to Dr. Shah. The recovery was long being in an abduction pillow, however, with excellent phyical therapy downstairs, I was back to 100% being able to do anything that I used to in time. I re-injured that right shoulder again 18 months ago while working overseas (fall in my apartment) and now finally getting the time to get at it. Today, from the time that I checked in until I saw the doctor was 8 minutes! When does that ever happen? I will get an MRI to check current level of damage but would not think of going anywhere else for my surgery.

I am writing to share a disappointing experience my parents had here. As long-time patients, my…read moreparents deserve expected better treatment. In the past years it was not this way and I will say, the physicians have always been kind and patient. No problems there. During a recent appointment, they were unexpectedly informed that they owed money for braces, which had already been paid for. This misinformation was not only confusing but also upsetting. Additionally, the staff's communication was unprofessional. They spoke to my father in a condescending manner, questioning his ability to pay despite his background as an eight three-year veteran. This approach was disrespectful and unnecessary. Our elderly community should be treated with dignity and respect. To make matters worse, my father has reached out to the office manager multiple times but has received no response. This lack of follow-up further undermines our confidence in this practice. He has worked hard, never paid a bill late, from a generation where your word is your bond. I would recommend exploring other options for orthopedic care. We have a fantastic medical center in The Woodlands that prioritizes compassion and respect for their patients. Unfortunately, this practice has not met those standards. ---

Sterling Ridge Orthopedic has been amazing! Doctors, physical therapist, and staff have all been…read moreextremely knowledgeable, supportive, and friendly. Dr Johnson, Alistair, Clint, Mark, Caroline, and staff are a great team and will help you recover quickly. Highly recommend!!!

Was referred to SRO by my St. Luke's doctor. I had been experiencing back and leg pain eminating…read morefrom my spine for many months. No injury cause, just getting older (67). Saw Dr. Paul Chin, originally diagnosed as labral tear, did PT and Chiropractic, no improvement. MRI revealed spinal isues, referred to Dr. Edmund Choi. More PT and Chiro and recommended Hemilamenectomy. No improvement, elected for surgery March 2024. Dr. Choi supposedly performed the Hemilamenectomy and pain level reduced for a couple of weeks, then came back worse than ever. Continued PT, Chiro and Aquatic Therapy with no reduction in pain. Even tried another injection. Nothing was improving. I ended up getting another MRI and a 2nd medical consult from a Nuerosurgeon who reviewed multiple MRIs (pre and post op) and questioned me as to what surgery Dr. Choi had performed. My new Nuerosurgeon at Memorial Hermann-Woodlands said there was no evidence of any previous surgery in my spine and we were both shocked. Needless to say, I hired the Neurosurgeon to repair my spine which he skillfully completed in August 2024. I'm now 100% pain free and walking well (no thanks to Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and espcially Dr. Choi). A couple of positive comments re: SRO - Office staff are excellent. Dr. Beukelman is a great chiropractor. All the PT crew were excellent, especially Aquatics with Kristin! I can not recommend Dr. Edmund Choi and suggest getting a second opinion to ensure adequate care. I spent almost a year in debilitating pain because this doctor couldn't fix the problem. A HUGE disappointment...

I have being going here for years. I had a shoulder injury from my teens that they were able to…read moretreat and heal! From there, they were able to determine that my thyroid was not functioning properly and have been able to successfully treat that as well. I now see Anne for my bioidentical hormones and feel so much better. Dr. Lehmann is absolutely amazing and reviews everything. I went in once just to have fluid removed from my knee - and he had read my entire file (previously was a patient of his amazing uncle, the late Dr. Fandrich). He noticed my iron was very low, and told me how to minimize side effects. I have been to many doctors, and this place is incredible.

Dr. Lehmann and his staff are caring and thoughtful. They are interested in finding the root cause…read moreand not just treating the symptom! I have been being treating for adverse reactions to the Covid vaccine (because we know that never happens, right) and his treatments are the only thing that has really given me relief from over 2 years of chronic migraines. I have referred several people to him. I love Anne, Laurie, Tisha and Stephanie. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for a holistic approach to medicine!

I came here to visit a close friend that is rehabbing here. It was my first visit and I will…read moreprobably visit again in the immediate future. The main complain that I have was that the location in the facility was hard to find. It seems that he has made significant progress being here so it means that they must be pretty good in what they do. I liked the fact that you can observe with out having to be behind a glass window. The therapist seem very friendly and enjoy what they do. Time will tell if they are able to accomplish any success in rehabilitating him.I will update on my next visit.

Parking is the only issue and is being worked on…read more... Great staff! They have a few machines... And lots of extra stuff to hit those specific areas to retrain your muscle groups. Noon is a good time to plan to go... It's empty. 0900 is packed with folks. Everyone gets customize treatment and the staff is on top of everyone to make sure no problems occur. If you need it... Try this place!!!

Larry did a great job getting me back in working order. At the time we had no idea that I had some…read moreserious pelvic issues going on that were the underlying cause of my pain but he taught me things that are helping me get through much more comfortably.

From the first visit through followup treatments this team has been consistently professional,…read moreknowledgable, and focused on my care plan. Larry's initial evaluation and treatment plan has been point on. The care and attention to treatment techniques, provided by Raven, Josh, and Arianna are leading to a measurable improvement in my movement and decrease in pain. The team approach is further supported by the open and engaging communications, in both personal and professional dialogues by all the team members. In addition the combination of the cold laser and Tens treatment with my following the exercise schedule seems to be accelerating my recovery. This team is clearly focused and able to provide the best physical therapy needed for recovery.

Veronika Boulantsova is amazing!! 10 out of 10 highly recommend! She was VERY informative about the…read moreproblem I went with. She didn't rush through my appointment. She took time with me. Explained everything to me and made it easy for me to understand! I'm glad I found her!

The office staff was friendly, the office was calm and I was seen within 5 minutes by Dr Dhukani,…read morewho was friendly, professional, and answered all of my questions. I will gladly go back here again

When I was 68 years old, I went to Woodlands Sports Medicine at the suggestion of my PCP for…read moretreatment of sciatica in the lower back. Dr. David Strausser proved to be an outstanding doctor, first guiding me thru a series of PT sessions before evaluating me for surgery. I developed debilitating pain at nite that began in the hamstring attachment to the hip, then ran down the back of my knee to the ankle. I lay in bed 9 hours to get 6 hours of arrested sleep. The PT sessions continued for three months -- with limited (and temporary) gains. Ten days before the scheduled surgery, Dr. Strausser suggested an epidural injection into the affected lumbar area. His treatment that afternoon enabled me to put the 4-point walker in the closet the next day. It was and still is the single most effective medical experience in my life. Surgery was rendered unnecessary by the success of the injection. Not only did his therapy deliver a prompt and comparatively complete cure, but Dr. Strausser advised me on appropriate exercise and stretching routines to keep my spine limber. "Use a recumbent bicycle and take up swimming in your workouts" were his words. His knowledge extends to protective measures in how to use the back, not just avoidance of injury. I regret taking 3.5 years to write this note, but for readers with similar sciatica problems, my long measure of cure confirms the success of the Strausser Method. Michael S. -- The Woodlands

The first rule of medicine is supposed to be "first, do no harm." Unfortunately, that principle…read moreseemed completely lost at this office. (Edit: I should specify this was with Dr. Shatby's office.) My primary care doctor referred me here after an X-ray came back negative for bone break/fracture. My PCP believed I likely needed an MRI and evaluation by an orthopedist. Before the appointment, I confirmed my referral had gone through, provided all my information, and was told they were only missing the X-ray results. They gave me a fax number, I contacted the imaging center, and had the results faxed over. Problem solved - or so I thought. I arrive for my appointment only to be told the doctor refuses to see me without the actual x-ray imaging files, despite already having the radiologist's report. Instead of explaining this requirement beforehand, the receptionist immediately tried to push me into getting another X-ray done right there. Her response? "Don't worry, it's only a $10 copay." That completely missed the point. I didn't 't care about the copay. I care about exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation and unnecessary repeat imaging when my PCP already believed the next step was an MRI. Why was I being asked to repeat an X-ray I literally just had done less than a week before? Hmm... I declined the repeat X-ray, drove all the way back to the imaging center, obtained the DVD myself, and brought it back to their office the same day. I had to actually get a physical DVD because this office also does not have any method in place for receiving digital records such as x-rays. OK, so let me get this straight: their office REQUIRES the original images, but yet they have NO WAY to receive such images except for an antiquated DVD, and if someone does not have said DVD, then they require them to get NEW images, coincidentally done at THEIR facility, or else the Dr. won't see the patient? Does that seem appropriate to you? Finally, after all that effort, I was then told the doctor had already left for the day. So they wanted to reschedule me for the following week. To make matters worse, they charged me the co-pay for the appointment, which I am disputing. They are also trying to bill my insurance for the appointment even though I was never actually seen (disputing that also). The entire experience felt less focused on patient care and far more focused on funneling patients into in-house imaging. Maybe there's a perfectly innocent explanation (I doubt it), but when a patient is pressured to repeat x-ray imaging they already completed, despite a specialist referral specifically for an MRI evaluation, it raises serious concerns, to say the least. Patients are not just billing opportunities. Repeated radiation exposure may be "small" each time, but it is cumulative, and unnecessary exposure is still unnecessary exposure. The complete lack of coordination, communication, and respect for the patient's time and SAFETY was unacceptable. Stay far away. I will not be returning.

I went here a while back ago and was shocked at how much they have to offer. I went for sports…read morenutrition, to see where my body was at and test my BMI (muscle and fat calculator) and RMR (calories needed). I had never done the BodPod before but that was part of the body composition testing and it was pleasantly easy. I did wear a bathing suit, which wasn't exciting, but the actual testing only took a couple minutes, and the results came right out. We also discussed my nutrition intake and where my diet was and should be in order to compete. Because the location only opened this year, I don't think a lot of people know that this location has strength and conditioning and sports nutrition, on top of physical therapy and orthopedics. I had a friend that was referred here to get physical therapy to recover from an injury, and she really likes working with the physical therapists. They are the ones affiliated with the Ironman Texas in Galveston, and the ultra-distance Ironman event in the Woodlands so you see the Ironman signs all around the triathlon and marathon events, and they do packages for athletes, as well as runners, cyclist, and triathletes. They were really easy to work with and had availability that worked well for me.

Great personalities and atmosphere! They truly care about their patients, push them to get better…read moreeach and every appointment! They are extremely knowledgeable in their craft, and will get you back on your feet in "no time". They have helped me overcome multiple injuries, and each time I was happy with the results. I highly suggest coming to them with whatever injury you have! 5 out of 5 stars!

Everything, doctor and staff are amazing. Procedure went smoothly and workedamazing. I have used…read moreclinic for about four years and am more than satisfied.

Dr. Chin and all the staff at Pain Relief Associates are helpful, kind, and compassionate. Dr…read more Chin is so smart and brings innovated pain solutions to his practice. I've lived with severe chronic pain for over 25 years and Dr. Chin and his team have helped me regain some normalcy and functionality that I haven't had in years. They actually help provide relief from constant pain. Great physician and staff.

The office ladies in the front seem to not know what they are doing. It seems like they were all…read morenew on the job. I had asked what the total amount for my procedure would be, and she only charged me a partial amount instead of the full amount. I later found out that I was billed additional fees in the mail for not paying the remaining amount. Please do not use this office.

Dr. Fisher is Super professional at how he does things. He doesn't push you into surgery even…read morethough you know you need it but instead asks you a lot of questions and gives you tons of information letting you make an informed decision about what to do. I don't feel like a number in his office as I have in many other dr offices where I have waited an hour in the waiting room and then over an hour more in the actual patient room before seeing the dr who comes in quickly says hi and then basically leaves. I got in quickly to see Dr Fisher and he immediately sat down across from me and started a conversation with me about my knee. It just felt like we were old friends. I never felt rushed and felt completely comfortable asking him any questions I needed knowing he would answer them honestly with years of experience. I need both of my knees replaced at the same time due to my job, and while no other Dr I've heard of would even entertain this, Dr Fisher said that not only could it be done but that he had done it before! He did however explain the added risks, recovery time, added complexity of the dual knee replacement PT, and added pain which of course I greatly appreciated unfortunately even though I'd prefer to do them separately I just don't have that as an option. My right knee is the worst as I had an ACL removed in 1984, but found out 12 years ago that the dr that did the surgery also accidentally removed my meniscus also, so I've been bone to bone since 84. The left knee has been used to compensate and therefore also may need replacement. After getting an X-ray done quickly in his office Dr. Fisher told me the left one may be ok for now so since he already knew the right one needed replacement he only ordered an MRI on the left one to see if surgery was even necessary. I appreciated this as a one knee MRI will be much cheaper for me than both. I will update this review after my surgery. This is not the first time that I've seen Dr. Fisher. I also saw him once earlier last year before I had 5 discs fused together in my neck from a car accident. My neurosurgeon wanted to make sure the pain in my shoulder was from my neck and not an additional problem in my shoulder. Dr Fisher was who he recommended and I was glad he did! He did an inter office X-ray and in office observation and testing to determine that my shoulder was sound so I could continue with my neck surgery. I remembered then how professional he was, how he spoke on my level where I could understand him, and never talked down to me as some doctors do. I told him there on the spot that I was going to need knee replacement soon and that once my neck was done I'd like him to do it. Normally I research surgeons extensively before making a decision of who I will let cut on me, but I knew when I met Dr. Fisher that there would be no one else that I'd ever let do it but him. See Dr. Fisher and you will see EXACTLY what I am talking about. He is truly one of a kind in every way! Thank you sooo much Dr. Fisher for taking the time to visit with me, explain all of my options, be honest enough to even explain how painful this is going to be, and honoring the decision that I made on how I'd like to proceed. I've seen sooo many different doctors throughout my entire life many who were very good like the world renowned neurologist I've seen for 50 years, but NEVER have I seen anyone who holds a candle anywhere near you when it comes to honesty, integrity, compassion, thoroughness, and quality of care than you! I'm soo blessed to have found you! If you're having any kind of joint problems see this guy as he's truly the Best! As you can see I don't leave many reviews so when I do it's either amazingly good or horrifically bad usually the latter. Dr. Fisher is BEYOND AMAZINGLY GREAT!!!