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Dr. Erick Santos, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.1 (8)
Map Pin Small Mcallen, TX
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28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Erick Santos, MD

Dr. Erick Santos, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Mcallen, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Methodist Hospital South and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Santos an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Santos works at Practice in Mcallen, TX with other offices in Birmingham, AL and Corpus Christi, TX. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Santos' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mcallen Orthopedic Institute
    2501 Buddy Owens Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 631-6109
  2. 2
    Office
    510 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-2663
  3. 3
    Chiropractic Health Center
    2222 Airline Rd Ste B1, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 561-3500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital
  • Mission Regional Medical Center
  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
  • Methodist Hospital South
  • Cornerstone Regional Hospital

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Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Erick Santos, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1679565071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Santos. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Santos.

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