Patient Testimonials

I first met Mark Provenzano around 2004 and he quickly identified the damage to my left shoulder, was able to make the repair and have me back to 100% in less than 4 weeks. So, I decided to damage my right shoulder like the first time he had me back to 100% again. A few years later I felt it was time to see how good he was in repairing knees and again Mark Provenzano accepted the Challenge and again he did not fail me. Thanks Dr Mark Provenzano for all you do.

Dr. Bustos fixed my wrist after a bad motorcycle accident almost ten years ago and I’ve followed him ever since. Best doctor I’ve seen and wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Dr. Adickes is a great surgeon who has performed 3 surgeries on me over the years. He is the only surgeon I trust for sports related injuries. Dr. Adickes recently performed a successful SLAP repair on my torn labrum and I am healing very quickly. The rehab facility in the building has also been a great place to do my PT. Special thanks to Katherine Law for her great work rehabbing me and getting me back to full strength.

Dr. Palumbo and his team did an amazing job, both pre- and post surgery repairing my ruptured distal bicep tendon. And Kat Law was a superstar during the physical therapy sessions, always a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure her the client's needs taken care. I wouldn't recommend tearing your distal bicep, but if you do, Orthopedic Sports Clinic is the best place to go to get back to normal! First class service all the way.

I’ve been going to Dr. Palumbo for 10 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. He’s awesome!

Dr. Palumbo did for me in 3 weeks what should have taken 6 weeks….when timing was critical. Thanks again for everything!

Thanx to Dr. Neil Badlani for fixing my back. I am still in recovery mode but my pain is nothing like it was before my surgery. I thank God for the miracles of modern medicine. He did a fantastic job and kept me and my wife totally informed throughout the whole process. I can hangout with my kids again and I will forever be grateful for that. I had the best recovery room in the city and his staff was amazing. He is a great young doctor!

Ellis Wyms, retired NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl XXXVII Champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, doing very well after minimally invasive robotic spine surgery

I have been a multi-sport athlete for over 30 years and had learned to live with chronic back pain. Over the three decades of intense physical exercise, I had learned to manage the pain through chiropractic care. In January of 2013, the chronic back pain took a drastic turn for the worst. An MRI revealed a five millimeter disc herniation. My ability to walk, stand and move was severely hampered. I was in constant unrelenting pain. At the forefront of my consciousness, to exist was to suffer!!! I had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Badlani and his PA, Cheryl, who recommended surgery as one of the options to alleviate the immeasurable pain I was experiencing. On January 15, 2013, Dr. Badlani performed a surgical procedure on my lower back.

The relief I obtained was immediate. Being “pain free” was a welcoming new sensation!!! I have had other medical doctors view the work of Dr. Badlani and their assessment is uniformly consistent in that they all concur that the work performed by Dr. Badlani is stellar, unmatched in its excellence and exhibits the highest level of medical and surgical competence.

Dr. Badlani is eminently qualified in his chosen profession. He is in my opinion a rising young star in the field of his endeavor. It is without equivocation or hesitation that I singularly and categorically recommend Dr. Badlani to whomever is a candidate for back surgery or any other types of orthopedic surgical care.

I am writing to express my gratitude for a “job well done”. I put that in quotation marks because for them it is their job but, for my family it was a miracle!

I started experiencing back pain around March of 2013, not severe and manageable with Ibuprofen. It progressed into pain shooting down my left leg periodically. Then in August it turned into severe, unrelenting pain in my left leg. I was unable to be in a sitting position and could barely walk. I could not even drive myself to the doctor, I could only lay in the backseat and be driven everywhere by my wife. I had an MRI done and found out that I had a herniated disc between L5 and S1. This was devastating news to me as I am the bread winner in my family. No way could I be out of work for a back surgery. Then to think of the horror stories you hear of “never being right again” or “still in pain”. I didn’t have a choice though, I could no longer function in the shape I was in. I was referred to Dr. Badlani by my endocrinologist (of all people) Dr. Orzeck. Dr. Badlani was able to see me the same day we called to make the appointment. I asked about alternatives to surgery, and he was honest with me. He said you can try injections, but we will probably be having this same conversation in a few weeks when they don’t work.The amount of disc that had herniated was “impressive” he said. So, I relented and scheduled surgery. I went into the operating room around 11am and WALKED out of the hospital around 5pm. (They did make take a wheel chair ride part of the way.) I got in the truck all by myself and I SAT on the seat for the first time in 5 weeks! I now feel better than I have in years. Dr. Badlani cautioned that the relief might not be instant due to the inflammation, but for me it was. I have had no pain, numbness, or even tingling in my back or leg since the day of surgery. Best of all I was back to work (light duty), and providing for my family within two weeks.

Finding Dr. Badlani and Cheryl was nothing short of a miracle. His minimally invasive techniques, surgical skills, and amazing bedside manner should be applauded! I have already referred a colleague to them and will continue to do so. He has literally changed my life, and that is no exaggeration. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough for all that they have done for me and my family. Thank you again for giving me my life back

September 17, 2017. It was a normal Sunday, booked with my regular Ironman training schedule, including a long ride on my tri-bike. Little did I know, it was the calm before the storm, for both my own well-being and the city of Houston, with Hurricane Harvey on its way.

Boom! Suddenly, I crashed! I was on mile 68, of my long bike ride, when I found myself in searing pain, as I had just crashed and broken my collarbone in three pieces. As an active triathlete, an Ironman 140.6
finisher, and an Ironman coach, regardless of the pain, my immediate concern was: how do I get better?

That same day, in my search to find the best orthopedic doctor in Houston, I found Dr. Palumbo, at The Orthopedic Sports Clinic. He was able to see me on Monday, the very next day. Dr. Palumbo examined and reviewed my injuries, and straightforwardly said, “Juan, for an athletic guy like you, you will need surgery.” He discussed all options with me, the reasons why surgery was best for my situation, and answered any and all my questions I had regarding my options and care. He instilled confidence in me and ensured the best course of action for my safe and speedy recovery.
I had surgery that Wednesday and by Friday, I ran my first mile again, Doctor approved! Yes, it was a slow mile, but Dr. Palumbo’s step-by-step guidance, instruction, and proper exercise techniques helped heal my collarbone and my shoulder. On October 29, 2017, with a good time and without any issues, I ran and completed a half marathon, in Houston. In addition, while continuing to follow Dr. Palumbo’s guidance, in December, I completed an Ironman 70.3, which included a 1.2-mile swim, without incidence or pain.

A big high-five for Dr. Palumbo and his team! He was dedicated to my needs, answered my questions and concerns, and provided valuable advice during my recovery process. My surgery was a success and with my individualized recovery plan, I am back on my feet, and my bike. I strongly recommend Dr. Palumbo for any of your orthopedic needs.