Dr. Stephen I. Esses, MD | Houston, TX | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Stephen Esses is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in both general orthopedic surgery and orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and brings 48 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Esses is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Esses maintains hospital affiliations with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Chi Saint Luke's Health Sugar Land Hospital, and Townsen Memorial Hospital across Houston, Pearland, Baytown, Sugar Land, and Humble, Texas. He focuses on treating conditions such as back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy. Patients rate Dr. Esses 4.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.8

279 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med
219 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
6 hospital affiliations
12 office locations
Male

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Dr. Esses staff is very Nice. Any thing that I need it to know they would Answer. If I had any Questions they were very good about finding the answers. Very good Doctor. What l need they were right there to help

December 28th, 2020

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I am pleased with Dr Esses and the whole staff. They are curtious,and efficient. They are great with following up with getting the tests needed and scheduling appointments. As far as Dr Esses, he is very thorough,and takes the time to explain the procedures and answer my questions. I will be having surgery for spinal stenosis .

December 15th, 2020

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I was really hurting and feeling like I was never going to get relief. I was really sceptical to call another Dr, because other Dr had already had 2 chances. Dr Esses was great and I would prefer him to anyone needing what I got. Ex

December 14th, 2020

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Professional, kind, and knowledgeable

December 3rd, 2020

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The doctor was very brusk, unfriendly and wanted to be done with me as quickly as possible. I don't know what the other positive reviews were about. Perhaps he was having a very bad day.

October 30th, 2020

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Es un Doctor excellente trate ayudar a los pacientes de la mejor manera y es muy profesional , yo en lo personal estoy muy satisfecho por su trabajo, bendiciones a todo su equipo de trabajo

October 11th, 2020

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On time and efficient. Very satisfied.

October 9th, 2020

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Helpful.

July 23rd, 2020

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The office personnel were prompt and efficient. Particular attention was given to COVID-19 precautions. The visit excellent and I was seen quickly.

July 17th, 2020

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Dr. Esses was very helpful in explaining the results of my MRI and walking me though my treatment and answered all of my questions. You can tell he really cares about his patients

July 3rd, 2020

Southwest Orthopedic Group Houston

6560 Fannin St Ste 1016Houston, TX 77030

Tel: (713) 610-4260

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Southwest Orthopedic Group Pearland

10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 130Pearland, TX 77584

Tel: (281) 977-4870

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Nw Surgery Center

4800 Federal PlzHouston, TX 77092

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 1:00 pm

SatClosed

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Southwest Orthopedic Group Baytown

3711 Garth Rd Ste EBaytown, TX 77521

Tel: (281) 428-1001

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Southwest Orthopedic Group Llp

9720 FM 1960 BYPHUMBLE, TX 77338

Tel: (713) 333-4110

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland

11100 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584

Tel: (713) 770-7000

Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030

Tel: (713) 790-3311

Chi Saint Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital

1317 Lake Pointe PkwySugar Land, TX 77478

Tel: (281) 637-7000

Southwest Orthopedic Group Sugar Land

1350 Creek Way DrSugar Land, TX 77478

Tel: (281) 207-4000

MonClosed

Tue12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WedClosed

Thu12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

4401 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521

Tel: (281) 420-8600

Townsen Memorial Hospital

1475 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd EHumble, TX 77338

Tel: (281) 369-9001

Southwest Orthopedic Group Llp

1485 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E Ste 260Humble, TX 77338

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Stephen Ivor Esses, MD	Dr. Evan Collins, MD, MBA	Dr. Carl A. Hicks, MD	Dr. Marilyn E. Copeland, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (279 Ratings)	4.1 (36 Ratings)	4.1 (60 Ratings)	5 (21 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Houston , TX	Pearland , TX	Sugar Land , TX	Webster , TX
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med	Med School: State Univ of NY at Brooklyn, Downstate College of Medicine-Brooklyn, NY	Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX	Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Toronto Fac Of MedGraduated in 1978

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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Esses affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Esses is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Chi Saint Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital, and Townsen Memorial Hospital.

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