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Joshua Griffin, MD, is board certified and fellowship trained in sports medicine with an emphasis on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle. His expertise includes the latest and most advanced techniques for minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive treatments, as well as nonsurgical management and rehabilitation.
Dr. Griffin is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
He graduated Magna Cum Laude at Texas A&M University for his undergraduate degree. He completed medical school at UTHealth, graduating with prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Griffin then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Afterwards, he completed an additional year of fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at UTHealth.
Dr. Griffin is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has extensive hands-on experience in sports medicine treating high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes. Dr. Griffin has worked with the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, and the University of Houston. He also served as the head orthopedic team physician for East Texas Baptist University. Additionally, he has served as team physician for the Longview Lobos and Northshore Mustangs, both 6A State Championship teams. Dr. Griffin is currently the team physician for Oak Ridge High School and participates in the care of athletes at other local schools.
Publications
Lane Bailey, Phd, PT; Joshua Griffin, MD; Mark Elliot, MD; Jennifer Wu, MD; Thanos Papavasiliou, DPT; Christopher Harner, MD; Walter Lowe, MD. Adductor Canal Nerve versus Femoral Nerve Blockade for Pain Control and Quadriceps Function Following ACL Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Autograft: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Arthroscopy. 2019 Mar;35(3):921-929
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30733025
Joshua Griffin, Travis L. Anthony, Donavan K. Murphy, Kindyle L. Brennan, Michael L. Brennan. What is the impact of age on reoperation rates for femoral neck fractures treated with internal fixation and hemiarthroplasty? A comparison of hip fracture outcomes in the very elderly population. Journal of Orthopaedics: Vol 13, 1. March 2016, 33-39
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26951944
Presentations
2017 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada
Femoral Nerve Blockade versus Adductor Canal Blockade with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
2015 Mid American Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Guided Growth for the Correction of Deformity in Fibular Deficiency
2013 Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida
2013 Eastern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, Florida
What Is The Impact Of Age On Reoperation Rates For Femoral Neck Fractures Treated With Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning And Hemiarthroplasty?
2012 Western Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Portland, Oregon
Hemoglobin A1c Value in Relation to Total Knee Arthroplasty Complications
2007 University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
Maternal Glucose Correlation with Spina Bifida Related Genes
UTHSC Medical School Research Forum
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Dr. Griffin was very friendly, on time, very personable, and generally cared about how I was feeling and where it hurt the most.
The doctor explained everything about my injury and the probable cause. He was very professional and explained my options to me.
Thank yall making me feel
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
only thing i realized when i was walking out was that he talked fast and i thought i understood but got some things jumbled up
Dr Griffin was kind and generous with his time. X-Ray tech was kind and gentle.
Dr Griffin continues to work with me on my shoulder injury rehabilitation
Thank you to everyone and Dr. Griffin
Dr. Griffin took the time to listen to me and explained things in layman's terms. It was very professional and knowledgeable and very friendly. I would recommend him to my friends.
We were glad to see Dr Griffin and felt he was very thorough.
Great Experience!
Dr Josh G is outstanding. He takes the time to listen and he genuinely cares about his patients.
Very caring and understanding.
Dr. Griffin and his team are my go-to for all my orthopedic needs. His knowledge and professionalism exceed my expectations at all times. I highly recommend Dr. Griffin for all your orthopedic needs and wellness.
Dr Griffin and his P.A. are the best!
Dr. Griffin is so good. He at least listens to you. What a difference that can make.
Very helpful. Diagnosing, we'll see about the surgery and then I'll give you a report after that. Thank you.
Dr Griffin was very knowledgeable when talking to me about my shoulder. He also thoroughly explained what the options are for my shoulder injury.
My experience at uthouston was very informative and helpful
Dr. GRIFFIN WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, KIND AND PROFESSIONAL. I FELT VERY COMFORTABLE TALKING TO HIM.
Please do not judge the waiting time because I always arrive early and this time before I opened my book to read I was called in with no waiting although the office was full. My departure was also before my schedule Kudos
Dr Griffin is very knowledgeable and professional. The next step is to get approval from my UHC Healthcare to get Gel injections in both of my knees with progressive arthritis. I did ask his assistant to see my X-rays, however, after the wait, I forgot to ask but thought that his assistant Melissa would have told Dr. Griffin that I wanted to see my X-rays from the initial visit. Thank you.
Very good
Great experience!
Everything was great. All the information provided was great. I really enjoyed talking to the doctor and the staff. I think Memorial Hermann has a great staff and personnel, so I am very happy. Thank you.
Very warm friendly and understanding with my health issues from my previous arthritis. I would be definitely continuing seeing with Dr Griffin in my continuing appointments in the future!
It was awful. I had an awful experience. The doctor was out in the hallway talking about me and my personal business extremely loud that had nothing to do with my knee appointment. And it was very unprofessional, embarrassing, and hurtful. And it was awful. Thank you. Bye.
Thank you
[...] highly recommended Dr Griffin & now I know exactly why? Thank you
This staff & Dr. Griffin are exceptional!! Quick wait time and a caring team! I always leave with a plan in place for addressing my concerns!