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Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine16811 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479 map
Dr. Karl Vega Lelkes is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Sugar Land. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for conditions affecting your spine.
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Karl A. Vega Lelkes is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
16811 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Karl Vega Lelkes graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2009.
Dr. Vega Lelkes has one office in Texas where he specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Vega Lelkes works with nine doctors including Dr. Mark Vann and Dr. Jeffrey Wood.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Vega Lelkes can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in Texas, Dr. Vega Lelkes is qualified to detect and treat all types of damage to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After arriving at a diagnosis, Dr. Vega Lelkes will usually suggest surgery after less-invasive treatment options have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Guadalupe County Hospital Board
- Columbia Medical Center of Plano Subsidiary, L.p.
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems
- Physicians Medical Center, LLC
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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