Specialties
Dr. Chronister practices general Orthopaedics which includes treatment of all types of sports related injuries, arthritic conditions, and complex traumatic injuries of the extremities. Additionally, he specializes in less invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques for conditions of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip. Dr. Chronister has a keen interest in the management of cartilage and soft tissue injuries of athletes, as well as partial and total joint replacement of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Chronister offers customized Orthopaedic care with a focus on educating his patients on management options and close attention through the recovery process. His goal is to preserve or repair his patients' tissue whenever possible and to return his patient to their pre-injury level of activity. Dr. Chronister attended the University of Texas in Austin where he studied mechanical engineering and molecular biology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2004, he attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center and remained in the Houston area to complete his 5 years of Orthopaedic residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Following his Orthopaedic training, Dr. Chronister accepted a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama.