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Melissa Diane Stowers, PA

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, osteoporosis, bone problems, and more.

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 603
Houston, TX 77094

(713) 647-7463

Melissa Diane Stowers, PA is in Houston, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Melissa Diane Stowers, PA is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 603
Houston, TX 77094

Address:

915 Gessner Road Suit #150
Houston, TX 77024

Some issues Melissa Diane Stowers, PA can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	37
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

doctor visit	76
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	31

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

doctor visit	95
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	36

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

doctor visit	416
spinal procedures	243
X-rays	243

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	17
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	32
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	535
spinal procedures	299
X-rays	299

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	20
Hispanic	37
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	42
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

doctor visit	564
spinal procedures	337
X-rays	337

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	26
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	40
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	347
spinal procedures	215
X-rays	215

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	13
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	26
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

doctor visit	984
spinal procedures	548
X-rays	548

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Diane Stowers, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Melissa Diane Stowers, PA treated as in Houston, TX were X-rays and spinal procedures.

doctor visit	383
spinal procedures	216
X-rays	216

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Diane Stowers, PA.

**Gender**
Female	119
Male	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	144
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	56
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Diane Stowers, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Diane Stowers, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	24
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

She has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Melissa Diane Stowers, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Melissa Diane Stowers, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$263 EXPEDIUM $126	ACF $121	Sentio $15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$96 $96
Radius Health, Inc.	$45 Tymlos $45
Amgen Inc.	$18 Prolia $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$423

Biography

Ms. Melissa Stowers practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Houston, TX. Her areas of expertise consist of osteoporosis and spine problems. She is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist.