Our Physicians
 
 

Dr. John A. Hipp

Dr. Hipp, director of the Spine Research Laboratory at BCM, focuses his research on quantitative diagnostic imaging and spinal biomechanics. More

 
 

Procedures


We offer expert care for adult and pediatric patients.

 
 

The Hand and Upper Extremity Institute

The Baylor Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders is the South's leading center for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity disorders.

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BCM Orthopedic Surgery

Our Physicians

Charles A. Reitman, MD photoCharles A. Reitman, MD

  • Associate Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Chief, Orthopedic Surgery Service, Ben Taub General Hospital
  • Interim Director, Trauma Fellowship Program

Specialties

  • Adult Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spine Trauma

Board Certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Biography

Charles A. Reitman, MD, is an assistant professor and interim chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with extensive experience in spine trauma and spinal disorders. Dr. Reitman also serves as chief of Orthopedic Surgery Service at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston.

Dr. Reitman earned his bachelor's degree with a certificate in physical therapy from the University of California, San Francisco. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in orthopedic surgery, and a fellowship in spine surgery.

As an academician, Dr. Reitman enjoys giving medical presentations at both the national and regional levels and has published many papers and articles relating to the spine. He is an active participant in Baylor College of Medicine's medical student, orthopedic residency and fellowship programs, providing invaluable teaching and mentoring.

His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, North American Spine Society, Texas Medical Association and Western Orthopedic Association.

Education

  • Physical Therapy: University of California San Francisco
  • MD: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
  • Fellowship: Spine Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Contact Information

  • Phone: 713.986.7410
  • Fax: 713.986.7411
  • Email: ortho@bcm.edu
  • Appointments: 713.986.6016

Clinic Location

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Baylor Clinic
  • 6620 Main St., Suite 1325
  • Houston, TX 77030

Make an
Appointment

Call 713.986.6016 or 800.545.ORTH (6784)

Preparing for your visit

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Locations

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Other Location
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