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David Lintner, MDDavid Lintner, MD, is an esteemed leader in the field of orthopedic sports medicine. He has two private practice locations in Houston and Kingwood, Texas, where he treats adults and teenagers of all backgrounds and activity levels, from youth athletes to older adults who want to enjoy an active life. Dr. Lintner specializes in the surgical treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. He strives to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible, however, when surgery is the best option, he performs high-quality procedures using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques whenever possible. Dr. Lintner refers patients to other physicians when he determines advanced nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell therapy would be a better fit.As the Houston Astros team physician for thirty years, Dr. Lintner is well-known for his extensive expertise in orthopedic procedures such as Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction), ulnar nerve decompression, labral repair, throwing injuries, and rotator cuff surgery, Dr. Lintner has a special interest in treating injuries of throwing athletes and is happy to review your MRI if previously scanned. With decades of experience in professional baseball, Dr. Lintner performs more Tommy John procedures than any other orthopedic surgeon in the Houston area. He uses innovative technologies, including the Arthrex internal brace and the BioECM amniotic membrane graft for Tommy John surgery. You dont have to be a pro to benefit from these procedures! Scholastic and collegiate athletes do great as well!In addition to elbow and shoulder procedures, Dr. Lintner specializes in arthroscopic knee surgery, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and meniscus repair. For an expert orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who provides patient-centered care, call the office of David Lintner, MD, or schedule an appointment online today!HOUSTON ASTROS HOUSTON TEXANS

About Dr. LalaniIrfan Lalani, MD, PA, is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and board certified in pain medicine by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is currently in private practice in Sugar Land, Texas.Dr. Lalani graduated as a valedictorian from the Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He then completed his residency in neurology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.During this time, Dr. Lalani served as chief resident and had the distinct honor of placing first in a nationwide examination of neurologists in training. The Texas Neurological Society also conferred the prestigious Young Investigator Award for his innovative research efforts.Dr. Lalani subsequently completed a fellowship in anesthesia and pain medicine at the University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. After his fellowship, he joined the UT MD Andersons Department of Anesthesiology as an assistant professor in pain medicine. He has published numerous textbook chapters and papers in peer-reviewed journals addressing contemporary issues in pain management and neurology.His unique background in neurology gives him an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system. He uses these skills to perform detailed patient evaluations and formulate comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans.Dr. Lalani also has extensive experience in performing and teaching a variety of interventional pain treatments, including nerve blocks, botulinum toxin injections, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, implantable nerve and spinal cord stimulators, as well as intrathecal pumps. Dr. Lalani is skilled in using these procedures judiciously to improve the quality of life for patients with back pain, neck pain, neuropathy, headaches, and more.As part of his practice, Dr. Lalani works closely with other health care professionals including physical and occupational therapists, acupuncturists, spine surgeons, chiropractors, psychiatrists, and psychologists.Dr. Lalani welcomes new patients to his practice and pledges to help them find pain relief and improvement in their quality of life. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.