B Christoph Meyer MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedics, Houston Center for Spine, West Houston Scoliosis Center
18400 Katy FwySte 200Houston, TX 77094
Fax+1 832-522-8281
Overview of Dr. Meyer
B Meyer, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Houston, TX, specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his educational training with residency in orthopaedic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in orthopaedic biochemistry, finishing with a specific focus on spine surgery at the Leatherman Spine Program. Dr. Meyer has served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Texas and has experience in managing conditions such as neck pain, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, sports medicine, and arthritis. His research includes notable publications on topics like sarcopenia and bariatric surgery implications in spine operations. He has participated in clinical trials assessing cervical disc prosthesis and treatment methods for degenerative disc disease.
Education & Training
Leatherman Spine Program, University of Louisville1995 - 1996
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Biochemistry, 1989 - 1990
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1989
Cornell University, College of Arts and SciencesA.B., Economics, 1980 - 1984
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1996 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Trials
- LDR Spine USA Mobi-C(R) Cervical Disc Prosthesis IDE Start of enrollment: 2006 Apr 01
- A Pivotal Study of rhBMP-2/ACS/INTER FIX™ Device for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Patients With Degenerative Disc Disease Start of enrollment: 1999 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsObesity and perioperative adverse events in patients undergoing complex revision surgery for the thoracolumbar spine.Takashi Hirase, Jeremiah F Ling, Varan Haghshenas, Richard Fuld 3rd, David Dong
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2022-06-04 - Authors' reply to letter to the editor regarding "Sarcopenia predicts perioperative adverse events following complex revision surgery for the thoracolumbar spine".Takashi Hirase, Varan Haghshenas, Rachel Bratescu, David Dong, Peggy H. Kuo
The Spine Journal. 2021-11-01 - 55 citationsSarcopenia predicts perioperative adverse events following complex revision surgery for the thoracolumbar spineTakashi Hirase, Varan Haghshenas, Rachel Bratescu, David Dong, Peggy H. Kuo
The Spine Journal. 2021-02-07
Press Mentions
AiroMedical Unveils Global Rankings: Top Brain & Spine Surgery Doctors WorldwideJune 10th, 2024
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospitalhttp://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/christoph-meyer
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
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