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Dr. Hussein Elkousy, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
4.8 (182)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Hussein Elkousy, MD

Dr. Hussein Elkousy, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Elkousy, completed a residency at Duke University. Patients rated Dr. Elkousy an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Elkousy works at Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tear, Knee Ligament Tears and Internal Derangement of Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Elkousy's Office Locations

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    Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St
    7401 Main St, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Menisectomy
Bursitis
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Knee Dislocation
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Patellar Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Meniscus Injuries
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myositis Ossificans
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Neuroplasty
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Sports Medicine Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    About Dr. Hussein Elkousy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1376531954
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Duke University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Texas Orthopedic Hospital

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    Dr. Hussein Elkousy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Elkousy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Elkousy has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Elkousy works at Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Elkousy’s profile.

    Dr. Elkousy has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tear, Knee Ligament Tears and Internal Derangement of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Elkousy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    182 patients have reviewed Dr. Elkousy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elkousy.

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