Alan J. Rechter, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgery

Procedures performed by Dr. Rechter: Arthroscopic ACL, meniscus and cartilage transplant procedures Arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff repairs and sports stabilizations Joint replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and hands Carpal tunnel surgery, excisions of ganglion cysts, and release of trigger fingers and contractures Treatment of fractures and post fracture deformities

Alan J. Rechter earned his B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of South Florida and earned his M.D. degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude – 2nd in his class. He completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston after serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Rechter was awarded the prestigious AO International Fellowship that added more focused training in trauma, hand and joint reconstructive surgery, completed in Oberhausen, Germany. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in Texas and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Rechter’s awards include Highest Grade Point Average in Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Themis National Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, Merck Award for Academic Achievement for the #1 and #2 ranked U.S. medical school graduates, and the Rhone-Poulene Rorer Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident’s Scholarship.

Dr. Rechter is an active Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Catherine’s Hospital as well as Vice-President of the medical staff. He is one of the elite orthopaedic trauma surgeons handling severe injuries associated with Life Flight and Hermann Hospital. He also retains active privileges at other area hospitals and is very active on the lecture circuit for community education. He is an instructor in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Dr. Rechter practices general orthopaedics, which encompasses all aspects of diagnosis and treatment to injuries, congenital defects and acquired degeneration to the human bodies’ bones and joints. Much of his practice is devoted to arthroscopic (minimally invasive) repair of the knee, shoulder and ankle; joint replacement surgery; surgery of the hand and foot; and, repair of acutely traumatized limbs or delayed reconstruction for salvage of the extremity.

To find out more about Dr. Rechter, visit www.oadoc.com. More information about Dr. Rechter can be also found on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) web site.