Dr. Hussein Elkousy, M. D. , Leadership

Dr. Hussein Elkousy, M. D. specializes in sports medicine. His particular interests are in knee and shoulder injuries treated both arthroscopically and with open procedures.

Dr. Elkousy grew up in the rural town of Chillicothe in southern Ohio. In 1991, he graduated with distinction and Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology, and received the Edward C. Horn Award for Excellence in Zoology. Dr. Elkousy also attended Duke University Medical School and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He was honored by his class with the Ideal Physician Award in 1995. He remained at Duke University for two years of General Surgery training before completing his Orthopaedic Surgical Residency at Duke University in 2001 as co-winner of the Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Research. Following residency, Dr. Elkousy completed a one-year Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Elkousy is the team physician for Texas Southern University, and a consulting physician for the Houston Rockets. He has previously been the Team Physician for the Houston Rockets. He has worked with several sports teams and served as an assistant team physician for several Duke University and University of Pittsburgh varsity sports teams, including football, basketball, and soccer.

Dr. Elkousy holds staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital-Roger Clemens Institute, The Methodist Hospital, and St. Luke's Hospital.

In addition to his Texas medical licensure, Dr. Elkousy is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Hussein is married and has two children.

Dr. Steve T. Boozalis, M. D., M. B. A., Leadership

Dr. Steve T. Boozalis, M. D., M. B. A., is a clinical anesthesiologist and founding member of the greater Houston Anesthesiology, P.A. Dr. Boozalis continues to sit on the group’s Board of directors. He currently holds active staff positions in the Methodist Hospital System, Texas Orthopedic Hospital and is the director and founder of the Orthopedic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Dr. Boozalis is a Houston Native and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas A&M University at College Station, and his Medical Doctorate from The University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed his medical internship at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia and his Anesthesiology Residency at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Boozalis also completed his Masters in Business Administration at The University of Houston Clear Lake.

Dr. Boozalis is a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology

Dr. Boozalis is married with two children and, an Eagle Scout himself, serves as a Boy Scout Leader and Girl Scout Leader for his children’s troops. He enjoys swimming, camping, shade tree mechanics and motorcycles in his spare time.

G. William Woods, M. D.,, Leadership - Chairman

G. William Woods, M. D., Chairman is widely recognized for his numerous contributions in sports medicine and surgery of the knee.

Active staff appointments include Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Woods was instrumental in the vision, design, and construction of Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Current professional activities include:

President and Chief Executive Officer, Fondren Orthopedic Group L.L.P.

Chairman of the Board, Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

A native of Arkansas, Dr. Woods received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas, and his Medical Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital, and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Arkansas Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Woods was awarded a fellowship from the University of Oregon in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee.

In addition to his Texas and Arkansas medical licenses, Dr. Woods is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

James B. Bennett, M. D., Leadership - Chief of Staff, Vice Chairman

James B. Bennett, M. D., Chief of Staff, Vice Chairman is a specialist in the hand and upper extremity subspecialty of orthopedic surgery and microsurgery, is a recognized surgeon, product designer, teacher, and publisher of many articles and book chapters, as well as a driving force in the advancement of orthopedic surgery in South America.

In addition to active staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, and Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Dr. Bennett is a member of the courtesy staff at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and Diagnostic Center Hospital, and the consulting staff of Texas Children's Hospital.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Bennett received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Oklahoma. He continued his studies at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he received his Medical Doctorate. He completed his general surgical internship at Baylor University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals, and his orthopedic surgery residency at Upstate Medical Center of New York at Syracuse . He was awarded the Surgery of the Hand Fellowship at the Hand Surgery Centers of Europe, a traveling fellowship under Dr. Harold Kleinert of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Bennett received his M.B.A. from the University of Houston

In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Bennett is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Mark R. Brinker, M.D., Leadership

Mark R. Brinker, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma/acute injury and reconstructive surgery. In addition to his qualification as a physician, Dr. Brinker is a published researcher and product designer. He holds active staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital and Hermann Hospital and maintains privileges at The Methodist Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital.

A native of New York, Dr. Brinker received his Bachelors of Arts degree in sociology, Cum Laude, from Tulane University in New Orleans, and his Medical Doctorate from Tulane University. He completed his general internship at hospitals in the New Orleans area before serving as an orthopedic research fellow. He completed his residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1993. In addition, Dr. Brinker was awarded the prestigious North American Traveling Fellowship in 1994, becoming only the second recipient from Texas and the first from Houston. In 1999, Dr. Brinker was inducted into the American Orthopedic Association.

In addition to his Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia medical licenses, Dr. Brinker is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Matt Musil, Leadership

Matt Musil is currently a Sports Reporter and backup Sports Anchor for KHOU-TV in Houston. Musil came to KHOU-TV in 1980 and has served in several different capacities. He has served as Exec. Producer of Sports, Weekend Sports Anchor and CoHost of 11 News This Morning.

A native of Frankfort, Kansas, Musil graduated from Kansas State University with a major in Radio-TV Journalism and a minor in coaching. He played football, baseball, basketball, and ran track in high school. Before turning his attention to the radio business, he played baseball up to semi-professional level.

Musil has three children and is involved with a number of local charitable organizations. Musil's biggest annual contribution to the community is through his annual golf event, which is held each spring.

The 2007 Matt Musil All-Star Golf Classic on May 21st will benefit the following: The Open Door Mission, Saving Animals Across Borders and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. Also as part of a community outreach program on the West side of Houston, Musil holds two summer basketball camps for grade school age children at Bear Creek United Methodist church annually.

Thomas L. Mehlhoff, M.D., Leadership

Thomas L. Mehlhoff, M.D., specializes in hand surgery and upper-extremity orthopedic surgery, including surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow.

A native of South Dakota, Dr. Mehlhoff received his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of South Dakota. He was first in his class at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and received his Medical Doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine with honors.

Dr. Mehlhoff conducted post-graduate studies at Baylor College of Medicine, completing an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery. He has also completed fellowships in hand and upper extremity surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic. He is the recipient of the Excellence in Surgery Award, the Paul Harrington Award for Excellence in Orthopedics, and the Texas Orthopedic Association's Best Resident Paper Award. Dr. Mehlhoff was honored by the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses of Greater Houston with the Distinguished Surgeon Award for 2004.

Dr. Mehlhoff is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Mehlhoff has served as Team Physician for the Houston Astros since 1990, specializing in the diagnosis and surgery for sports-related injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He attends Spring Training Camp, provides coverage for home games, and oversees the surgery and rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity injuries for minor and major league players of the Houston Astros.

Dr. Mehlhoff has served as Chairman of the Ethics Committee for the Texas Orthopedic Hospital since 1998. In addition, he also serves on the Quality Improvement and Peer Review Committee for Texas Orthopedic Hospital.