Dr. Allen Deutsch, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1994 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine orthopedic joint reconstruction, and more.Read his story
UT Orthopaedics at Greater Heights
1800 W 26th St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77008
Insurance Accepted
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Cigna
- Coastal Comp Health Network (CCHN)
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Galaxy Health Network
- HealthSmart
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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more than 44% of peers
Joint Drainage
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more than 17% of peers
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Dr. Deutsch's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Deutsch "Dr. Allen Deutsch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).Dr. Deutsch specializes in Shoulder and Elbow surgery. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience in the Greater Houston region treating all shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, the overhead athlete, shoulder fractures and frozen shoulder syndrome. Dr. Deutsch has performed more than 3500 arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgeries. He performs in-office ultrasound to diagnosis rotator cuff tears and monitor healing following surgery. He is very active in clinical and basic science research. He has authored 19 publications and 23 presentations related to the shoulder. He has extensive clinical experience with surgical and non-surgical management of all shoulder conditions related to sports, overuse, work, arthritis and trauma in high school, college-level overhead athletes, middle-aged weekend warriors and older patients who want to return to their active lifestyle. Dr. Deutsch is a member of several professional organizations including the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Texas Orthopaedic Association, Houston Shoulder Society and Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Deutsch is a Consultant Reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Deutsch "I am committed to providing my patients care that is supported by the highest order of compassion and integrity. Your care will be based on the highest quality medical judgement and state-of-the-art expertise, innovation and technology. I encourage active participation. I will educate you about your condition so that together, we can formulate the best possible treatment plan."
4 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Arthroscopy
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
10 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
11 Procedures
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Joint Drainage
- Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
- Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Stabilizations
- Shoulder Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- City University of New York, Brooklyn CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1994
- Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1995
- Case Western Reserve University/UHC/Metrohealth Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- University of PennsylvaniaFellowship Hospital | Completed 2000
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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