Month: January 2022

Hello, all. So I got a job in Houston and my gf and I (both 23 years old) will be moving there very soon. I have a couple questions I’m hoping to get some insight on. So my office will be essentially at the intersection of I10 and Gessner, on the west side of the city. I have heard nightmare stories about the traffic and commutes in Houston. I am wondering if we were to find a place closer to downtown (galleria, montrose, midtown, etc) and essentially reverse commute away from downtown in the mornings, and back towards downtown in the evenings… will the commute be as bad as everybody says?

The office is in the area of Memorial City – is it realistic for me to expect to find a place in a fun, young area and still be within a 20-25 minute commute?

Any and all insight is much appreciated! Thanks everyone!

I tore my shoulder labrum on impact after a rock climbing fall last September and I have met with three shoulder-specialist orthopedic surgeons over the past 4 months (one in Denver while traveling and two in Houston).

They all said the same thing – If I want to climb at a high level again, I’ll need surgery. Since surgery is always a last resort for me, I did try PT for 6 weeks two separate times. Each time I felt better but then after climbing a couple of sessions I’d be right back where I started. Thus, I think they’re right.

I’ll be in Houston until the summer so that’s where I’d like to do the surgery.

Houston Doctors:

• Mufaddal Gombera, MD (Fondren Orthopedic Group)
• Robert K. Fullick, MD (UT Physicians Orthopedics / Memorial Hermann)

Both Doctors were really knowledgeable and very personable. Honestly, I liked them both and can’t decide. D: Does anyone have any experience with either of these surgeons and/or their offices?

Additionally, does anyone have recommendations for good Physical Therapists that treat a lot of post-surgery shoulders? Ideally, someone who works with climbers or other dynamic sports athletes.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. 🙂