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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Carl Hicks identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Hicks is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
7600 Beechnut St
Houston, TX

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License

Dr. Carl Hicks has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Hicks attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and graduated in 1986 having 26 years experience. Additional Orthopedic Surgery training was conducted at University Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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While there is no proven correlation between the quality of one's educational institution and the quality of one's professional competence, it is often an indicator. Medical schools have various levels of selectivity (some are harder to get into than others), and both the quality of their clinical training and level of research are measured. Additional medical training in both residency and fellowships and the facilities they are conducted at also provide a history of the doctors' level of training and experience.

Aliases

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• Carl A Hicks
• C Hicks

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