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Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, benign tumor, fractures (broken bones), and more.

400 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78216

(210) 804-5506

Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD is a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in general surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD is affiliated with TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital, Resolute Health Hospital and THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

11212 State Highway 151 #150
San Antonio, TX 78251

Address:

2829 Babcock Road Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

3327 Research Plaza #215
San Antonio, TX 78235

Address:

400 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78216

Some issues Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Christian Woodbury, a surgeon, meets with Joe Ferguson before his operation at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital on San Antonio's Southeast Side on Jan. 16, 2019.”—"San Antonio hospital on Southeast Side expands services amid increased demand for surgeries", San Antonio Express-News, January 2019

"https://www.tsaog.com/tsaog-news/2024/06/12/dr-b-christian-balldin-named-as-new-president-of-texas-orthopaedic-association-toa/", TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

"https://www.tsaog.com/tsaog-news/2024/08/09/tsaog-orthopaedics-spine-recognized-for-fragility-fracture-patient-care/", TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

aspiration	105
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	10
decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	617
immobilization	36
implant removal	10
injections	239
minimally invasive procedures	44
nerve procedures	85
open surgery	40
tendon surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	125

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

aspiration	145
decompression surgery	82
doctor visit	665
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	36
implant removal	15
injections	304
minimally invasive procedures	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	82
open surgery	56
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	112

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	103
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	30
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	160
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
decompression surgery	86
doctor visit	711
fracture surgery	12
immobilization	45
injections	369
joint surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	86
open surgery	66
reconstructive surgery	16
tendon surgery	79
upper extremity surgery	194

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	74
Hispanic	294
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	74
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

aspiration	180
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
CT scan	13
decompression surgery	90
doctor visit	783
fracture surgery	17
immobilization	78
injections	393
minimally invasive procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	50
nerve procedures	90
open surgery	71
synovectomy	31
tendon surgery	90
upper extremity surgery	196
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	40
Hispanic	165
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	43
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	231
decompression surgery	124
doctor visit	818
immobilization	26
injections	515
joint surgery	11
manual therapy	132
minimally invasive procedures	38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	52
nerve procedures	124
open surgery	85
plastic surgery procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	21
rehabilitation	118
tendon surgery	102
tissue transfer	10
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	236
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10
X-rays	15

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	40
Hispanic	155
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	37
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

aspiration	260
decompression surgery	108
doctor visit	824
immobilization	42
injections	521
minimally invasive procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	108
open surgery	71
tendon surgery	106
upper extremity surgery	212

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	33
Hispanic	158
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	38
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	267
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	96
doctor visit	809
fracture surgery	10
immobilization	27
injections	503
joint surgery	12
manual therapy	55
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	96
open surgery	81
reconstructive surgery	11
rehabilitation	98
tendon surgery	76
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	194

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	42
Hispanic	166
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	43
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	253
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	855
fracture surgery	10
immobilization	15
injections	502
joint surgery	11
manual therapy	184
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	72
open surgery	66
reconstructive surgery	10
rehabilitation	352
tendon surgery	61
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	154

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	54
Hispanic	171
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	30
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

aspiration	307
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	893
fracture surgery	17
immobilization	44
injections	538
manual therapy	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	9
nerve procedures	54
open surgery	72
rehabilitation	111
tendon surgery	63
upper extremity surgery	133

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	45
Hispanic	152
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	40
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

aspiration	355
decompression surgery	92
doctor visit	1030
immobilization	31
injections	735
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	92
open surgery	81
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	72
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	177

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	56
Hispanic	165
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	44
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD treated as a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation.

aspiration	227
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
CT scan	13
decompression surgery	89
doctor visit	801
fracture surgery	12
immobilization	39
implant removal	12
injections	463
joint surgery	13
manual therapy	106
minimally invasive procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nerve procedures	89
open surgery	69
plastic surgery procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	171
synovectomy	31
tendon surgery	73
tissue transfer	10
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	176
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	350
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	162
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	149
85 and over	41
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	311

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

Baptist Health System

CHRISTUS Health

Baptist Hospital

Resolute Health Hospital

THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-09

I had to have a Ganglion Cyst removed from my right hand. Dr Woodbury was friendly & professional. I got into all of my appointments promptly with minimal wait time. The office staff (Schertz location) were very friendly as well. The best part was the scar healed very nicely & while it is large (due to size of cyst) it is not noticeable. I hope I never have to have any additional cysts removed or other hand problems, but if I do, I knwo I will be well cared for.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian Woodbury, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sonex Health, Inc.	$1,575 Sx-one Microknife $1,575
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$397 XIAFLEX $397
Stryker Corporation	$266 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $152	Trauma $60	PRIME SERIES $55
AXOGEN	$217 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $118	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $84	NERVE CUFF $16
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$172 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $172
Other	$327 SUMMIT $125	Checkpoint Stimulators $58	FORTEO $55	OFIRMEV $16	EUFLEXXA $16	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,609
Travel and Lodging	$1,345

Biography

Dr. Christian Woodbury sees patients in San Antonio, TX. His medical specialties are hand surgery and general surgery. His clinical interests include strains, spinal cord injury, and benign tumor. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Woodbury's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. His hospital/clinic affiliations include CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Health System, and TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine.