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Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2011)

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), ankle problems, overuse injuries, and more.

2600 North Loop W Suite 100
Houston, TX 77092

(713) 650-6900

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES LLP and HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Vision Park Boulevard Suite 260
Shenandoah, TX 77384

Address:

13603 Michel Road
Tomball, TX 77375

Address:

215 Kingwood Executive Drive Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

Address:

2600 North Loop W Suite 100
Houston, TX 77092

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Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

In The News

“"Dr. Abbasi with Inspired Spine Health has done more OLLIF procedures than any other surgeon in the country," said Dr. Kaku Barkoh.”—"The Summit Spine Institute Hosts Surgeons for Demonstration of Innovative, Minimally-Invasive Spine Techniques", KTLA 5, March 2024

“At first, Dr. Kaku Barkoh was perplexed by the mounting complaints of neck and back pain he received during the pandemic.”—"This Katy inventor wants to fix your work-from-home neck woes", Houston Chronicle, July 2020

doctor visit	81
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
spinal procedures	8
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	232
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	88

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

doctor visit	96
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	124
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	38

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	10
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	219
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	96
X-rays	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	3
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	1
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2011. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2011)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES LLP

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Molina Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Amerivantage, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO and BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kaku Barkoh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Molina Healthcare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amplify Surgical, Inc.	$15,697 dualX $15,697
Abbott Laboratories	$14,979 PROCLAIM $14,839	Penta $89	Octrode $38	Prodigy $13
DeGen Medical, Inc.	$5,946 Cervical Stand Alone $525	$5,421
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.	$4,066 TILOCK $4,066
Globus Medical, Inc.	$3,457 Excelsius GPS $1,352	ELSA $1,101	MONUMENT $911	SECURE-C $47	Excelsius - GPS $46
Other	$13,505 TLIF $1,004	ACTIVL $916	XLIF $908	MazorX Renaissance $787	XIA $650	Other $9,240

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$19,448
Consulting Fee	$18,327
Food and Beverage	$11,767
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,100
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. Kaku Barkoh is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Houston, TX, Tomball, TX, and Kingwood, TX. Areas of expertise for Dr. Barkoh include concussion, hip replacement, and overuse injuries. His professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare. Dr. Barkoh studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee.