Michael Valdez, PA-C
Conditions treated: Acute and chronic musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Non-operative fracture care. Large and small joint pain and/or arthritis. Ligament or muscle injury. Neck pain & back pain with or without sciatica.
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Accepting new patients
Clinical expertise
- Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections and aspirations
- Evaluation and treatment of common and everyday joint pain, muscle strains and sprains
- First assist in complex spine surgery, minimally invasive & motion sparing spine surgery, orthopedic trauma and total joint reconstruction
- Perioperative patient management, surgical planning and follow-up care
Philosophy of care
My foremost priority is to meet each patient as an individual and person – whether that’s a professional athlete, a weekend and weekday warrior, or a community member whose daily activities or job is impacted by an orthopedic concern or injury. Every encounter and treatment plan is centered on creating a personalized approach, grounded in evidence-based medicine, to help patients return to their best level of function and improve their quality of life. My goal is to support every individual in getting back to the activities they love, with an active and healthy lifestyle in mind.
Awards and recognition
- State PA licenses: Oregon, Colorado, Texas
- Provided orthopedic care for the Houston Texans in the NFL
- Cared for Team USA Winter Olympic athletes at The Steadman Clinic
- ALS (Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support)
Board certifications
- Board-Certified Physician Assistant – NCCPA
School
- Bachelor’s: Baylor University Waco, TX
- Master’s: Heritage University Central Washington
Michael is proud to promote high quality and timely access to orthopedic care for our community, while supporting and taking part in active lifestyle commitments as well as advancing sports injuries and rehabilitation strategies.
As a former college (Baylor) football player, he actively keeps up with the sport as a rite of passage and passion. He enjoys all forms of biking, skiing/snowboarding, up hilling, surfing, climbing, fly fishing and food & travel. He loves to stay active by signing up for endurance events, such as triathlons and ironman’s,
Key
Clinic location
Clinic with urgent care
