Barry A. Nelms, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgery

Procedures performed by Dr. Nelms: Lumbar spine surgery Cervical spine surgery Knee surgery Shoulder surgery

Barry Nelms attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. He then earned his M.D. from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. After performing a rotating internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, he completed the residency program at the Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospital and was awarded fellowship to study spine surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Nelms is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Dr. Nelms is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

His current hospital affiliations include: Foundation Surgical Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Twelve Oaks Hospital, V.A. Medical Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, and River Oaks Outpatient Surgery Center.

Dr. Nelms has professional memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society, the Houston Orthopedic Society, the North American Spine Society, the Southern Medical Association, the Southern Orthopedic Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Medical Foundation and the Texas Orthopedic Association.

More information about Dr. Nelms can be found at Spine-Health.com and on his site at www.drnelms.com.