Our Team
Our team of highly skilled orthopedic specialists are here to get you feeling better and stronger with less time spent in recovery. We are committed to providing individualized care to each of our patients, and our board-certified and subspecialty fellowship trained physicians will ensure you receive state-of-the-art orthopedic care.
Joint Replacement Team
Louis S. Stryker, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement
Dr. Stryker is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in rapid recovery joint replacement. The multimodal approach he has developed includes rehabilitation and narcotic sparing protocols built on the foundation of less invasive surgical techniques, including direct anterior hip replacement and muscle sparing knee surgery.
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Dr. Stryker also provides an array of non-operative treatment modalities and is committed to providing personalized care according to each patient’s specific needs.
Dr. Stryker is a native of San Antonio, earning his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and his medical degree at UT Medical School at Houston. He then went on to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for his training in orthopaedic surgery followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Stryker has taught joint replacement techniques to residents, fellows and practicing orthopedic surgeons, spoken at local, regional and national orthopedic meetings and has published numerous original scientific articles and book chapters.
Dr. Stryker has also been active in orthopedic societies serving in leadership roles in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Texas Orthopaedic Association.
Medical Assistant
Jessica Powers
Medical Assistant
jessicap@saorthospecialists.com
Practice Administrator
Andrew Plugge
Practice Administrator
andrewp@saorthospecialists.com
Insurance Benefits
Jocelyn Schoonover
Patient Relations Coordinator
jocelyns@saorthospecialists.com
Adam I. Harris, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement
Dr. Harris is known for introducing tissue sparing techniques for hip and knee replacement to San Antonio and South Texas. These techniques are distinguished that they do not cut into muscles and in that they limit or eliminate the use of force to complete the surgery. They allow for a more rapid recovery than was possible before or is possible with other techniques.
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The direct anterior hip replacement, combined with some aspects of other tissue-sparing techniques, results in a very rapid return to normal function. Patients are usually ready to walk home the evening of or the morning after surgery. Most patients note only soreness, no pain. Patients who receive total knee replacements are also walking the same day and are often ready to go home the day after. In both cases, home health or formal inpatient rehabilitation are rarely needed. Dr. Harris has several instruments, currently patent pending, that facilitate these approaches and improve accuracy and reliability.
Dr. Harris trained at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center under Dr. Jorge Galante, an internationally recognized pioneer and expert in adult reconstruction. He earned top honors at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and graduated cum laude from Yale majoring in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Originally in San Antonio as part of a large group, Dr. Harris founded San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists in 2002 in order to maintain the focus on individual patient care. Dr. Harris wrote the mission statement for the group and invites you to become part of our family.
Physician Assistant
James Seesholtz, PA-C, PT
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
jamess@saorthospecialists.com
Nurse
Tammie Allen, RN
Nurse/Surgery Scheduler
tammiea@saorthospecialists.com
Medical Secretary
Donna Risinger
Prescription Requests & Non-Surgical Questions
donnar@saorthospecialists.com
Practice Administrator
Andrew Plugge
Practice Administrator
andrewp@saorthospecialists.com
Insurance Benefits
Kendra Folvarsky
Patient Relations Coordinator
kendraf@saorthospecialists.com
C. Brandon Broome, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Dr. Broome specializes in less invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. He performs nearly 400 total joint replacement procedures each year – including direct anterior hip replacement procedures and minimally invasive, tissue-sparing procedures.
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Education
Dr. Broome is a native Texan that completed both his undergraduate and medical training at Texas Tech University. He completed his orthopedic residency in Louisville, KY and his total joint replacement fellowship at Steadman-Hawkins Institute. Dr. Broome is also currently involved in research on alternative bearing surfaces in total joint replacements.
Specialty
- Anterior hip replacement, less pain and quicker recovery
- Minimally invasive total and partial knee replacement
- Hip joint preservation in young patients
- Arthritis treatment and prevention
Experience
- Assisted in the development of a new bone graft substitute at the University of Louisville
- Presents on his work on joint replacements and pain control in the US and overseas
- Assists with research at the department of engineering at the University of Texas El Paso
- Remains involved in research regarding surgical approaches, implants, and medications to lead to a quicker recovery
- Patented surgical instruments and remains engaged in improving the surgical process for total joint patients
Medical Assistant
Jessica Powers
Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler
jessicap@saorthospecialists.com
Practice Administrator
Andrew Plugge
Practice Administrator
andrewp@saorthospecialists.com
Insurance Benefits
Jennifer Goodwin
Patient Relations Coordinator
jenniferg@saorthospecialists.com
Need an Appointment?
Please fill out the form below as accurately as possible, and we'll reach out to you as soon as we can to provide you with the specialized orthopedic care you need. Keep in mind, this communication is used solely for requesting an appointment. Should you need anything else please reach out to the office at 210-614-5100.
