4.5
34 Ratings with 19 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Thomas Cartwright - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon : Since 1998, I’ve been delivering high-quality, personalized spinal care to North Houston residents. The approach is thoughtful and scientific. As a surgeon, I truly believe that the procedures I perform can improve peoples' lives. However, it is also true that the vast majority of patients can get better without surgery. What treatment I recommend depends on the patient's symptoms and diagnosis, the severity of the symptoms and whether neurological issues are involved, results of imaging studies and what treatments have already been attempted. Some conservative options are physical therapy along with home exercises, medications and pain management referral for injections.
When these treatments fail, surgery may be an option for improving the pain. Some surgical options include laminectomy, microdiscectomy, fusion or artificial disc replacement.
My ultimate goal is to …improve my patients' lives as much as possible, as conservatively as possible.
Featured Review
I have been getting treatment for neck , arm and shoulder pain for years. I have lately been in severe pain with arm weakness and limited mobility. Although my MRI shows issues at several levels, Dr. Cartwright walked me though each issue and based on my current symptoms has recommended the least invasive surgery. He is patient and compassionate and listens to everything I have to say. I like starting conservative knowing I can move to a fusion in the future if symptoms don’t clear up.
Office Location
Houston Advanced Spine
9200 Pinecroft Dr Ste 280Shenandoah, TX 77380Mon8:00 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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- 15 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- AO Spine Fellowship: University Hospital - Queen Medical Centre, Nottingham, England
- 19 written reviews
- 4 specialties
- 17 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas J. Cartwright
Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas J. Cartwright has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas J. Cartwright has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
AO Spine Fellowship: University Hospital - Queen Medical Centre, Nottingham, England1998
Texas Back Institute - Plano, TX - Spine Fellowship1997
Residency
Orthopaedic Residency Training Program - The Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. - Jamaica, New York1996
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TXGraduated in 1990
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- Dr. Thomas Cartwright's office is located at 9200 Pinecroft Dr Ste 280, Shenandoah, TX, 77380.
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