Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi MD MD, FACS, FAOA, FABOS, FAAOS
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch SOM
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301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555
Phone+1 409-772-0817
Fax+1 409-772-0885
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Summary
- Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi is an orthopaedic surgeon based in League City, TX, specializing in foot and ankle surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College NTR UHS in 1986 and has been a tenured professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch since 2000. Dr. Panchbhavi has extensive experience in treating foot and ankle surgery, flatfoot, and various foot and ankle injuries. His recent publications include studies on traction in above-knee amputation patients, radiographic anatomy of the lateral ankle ligament complex, and postoperative complications related to nicotine dependence in Achilles tendon repair. Additionally, he conducted a clinical trial on using a dynamic compression intramedullary nail for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. He has achieved honors, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was admitted into Texas Hall of Fame Super Doctors.
Education & Training
Osmania Medical College NTR UHSClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2006 - 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Use of a Dynamic Compression Intramedullary Nail for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Start of enrollment: 2019 May 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of Nicotine Dependence on Postoperative Outcomes in Pilon Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: A Comparative Cohort Analysis.Joshua Wang, Brandon N Cambre, Daniel H Cho, Annie L M Dugan, Vishank Panchbhavi
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-09-29 - Postoperative complications after hammertoe correction: the influence of tobacco and non-tobacco nicotine.Joshua Wang, Apurvakumar Patel, Philong Nguyen, Megna Panchbhavi, Vinod K Panchbhavi
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2025-09-26 - Postoperative complications in patients with diabetes undergoing total ankle replacement: A 30-, 90-, and 365-day analysis.Shiv J Patel, Adam Nguyen, Samuel S Gay, Mohammed S Abdullah, Vinod K Panchbhavi
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2025-07-07
Press Mentions
Re-Revision Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Because of Nonunion and Tendon Failure After Total Knee ArthroplastyAugust 19th, 2024- Stryker’s T2 ICF Nail System Offers Surgeons New Option for Patients Suffering from Serious Foot ConditionsSeptember 28th, 2020
Neck Pain and Headaches – Could Your Neck Pain Cause a Headache?April 5th, 2018- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?firstName=Vinod&lastName=Panchbhavi&origin=SEO_PSERP&sid=J3m
- Research Gatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vinod-Panchbhavi
- UTMBhttps://www.utmb.edu/ortho/faculty/vinod-k-panchbhavi-md-facs
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