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Aaron Rayford, PA-C, is a physician assistant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Aaron specializes in sports medicine injuries as well as hand, wrist, and upper extremity pathology. He sees patients in the office and assists with surgical procedures where he works alongside sports medicine specialist Joshua Griffin, MD. Aaron also participates in the training room and game coverage for Sam Houston State University, in addition to providing orthopedic care for various local high schools.
Aaron received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he went on to work in a multitude of orthopedic settings where he gained experience in trauma, pain management, total joint replacement, and foot and ankle care.
Aaron first joined UTHealth Houston in 2017 after obtaining a certification as a registered orthopedic technician but his thirst for knowledge and love for orthopedics prompted him to advance his education. He received a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Colorado Mesa University in 2021 where he graduated with honors and earned the Maverick Award due to his determination, grit, and strive for excellence. Aaron promises to bring the same mentality to patient care as a provider for your orthopedic needs.
He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys playing basketball, watching sporting events, traveling, and spending time with his friends, family, and significant other.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
Visit was very brief- just a quick review of the X- rays and word that my knees are looking good.
I will definitely come back here if I need to 5 stars
I enjoy visiting with my doctor. Very nice and relaxing. He puts me at ease I have recommended him to several people and 2 already have had their surgery
Aaron is the best as are his support personnel
Every one seems to care about their patients
I was so very happy to see Aaron, I got the shots in my knees. I couldn't even feel the shot. Aaron gave me the shots 2 years ago, and he remembered me, It's it was amazing. I had a nice conversation with him. Thank you very much, i'm very grateful??
Found everything fast and efficient with no wait time.
My experience has always been personal and very efficient.
The entire staff that I dealt with was very courteous, knowledgeable and managed their time with me very well.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding.
Everyone was kind and respectful. I will definitely refer Dr. FREEDHAND & AARON
Aaron is fantastic, along with Dr Freedhand. Have recommended several friends to them.
My knee is great. My recovery from surgery was wonderful. I attribute it to good care from all. Aaron is very personable. He is wonderful at his job!
Dr Aaron was delightful
Great experience.Learned a few things to help with my progress toward improvement.!!
I will reserve my full thoughts till I am fully recovered from my procedure on my other knee (left).
Very pleased.
Aaron was excellent. Did a great job with gel injection. Didn't hurt at all. Very kind and gave me some great advice.
Happy with treatment and result. State of art facilities and medical equipment. Grateful to have the best surgeon for knee problems. Highly recommend Dr Freedhand.
I feel confident with this doctor and his staff. It was the second procedure with Dr. Freedhand and all his staff.
As always, Aaron provided excellent care. He is genuinely kind, takes the time to listen, and thoroughly answers and addresses all of my questions and concerns that I have.
I have been so well cared for through both my knee surgeries that I can confidently recommend this team to anyone who needs knee surgery. Thank you all so much for making this experience as positive as a surgery can be from the front desk to the operating room. I feel I have gotten the most excellent care available.
This provider has a great bedside manor
Thanks for a comfortable and easy experience!
I like Aaron. He's good.
Aaron, Janet were great Christopher at checkout was very helpful X-RAY TECH was very professional and patient
I really appreciate what you do for me
The staff is amazingly helpful and professional!
I thought I was going to see the doctor, but I just got a shot, which was fine. It was not a problem.
Appointment on time but even more efficient is that the patient room was all set up for injection. We were shocked to see preparation already made. INCREDIBLE bed side manner