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Nikoletta L. Carayannopoulos, DO
Assistant Professor & Chief
Orthopaedic
Trauma and Upper Extremity |
Dr. Carayannopoulos’ areas of expertise include:
Orthopaedic Trauma
Fracture
Malunion and Nonunion
Acute Fractures of Upper and Lower Extremities
Pelvis Fractures
Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Upper and Lower Extremity Including
Arthroscopy and Endoscopy
Clinic Locations
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Primary Care Pavilion
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Harborside Dr.
Galveston,
Texas 77555
(409)
772-2222 |
South Shore Harbour
3023 Marina Bay Drive, Suite 101
League City, Texas 77573-1428
(281) 334-0620
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Victory Lakes
2240 Gulf Freeway South
League City, TX 77573
(832) 505-1200
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Education
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, Southwestern University,
Georgetown, TX, 1997-2001
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science
Center, Fort Worth, TX, 2001-2005
Internship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Galveston, TX, 2005-2006
Residency - Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Galveston, TX,
2006-2010
Postgraduate Training
Fellowship, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, August 2010-
August 2011.
AO
International Fellowship, Department of Trauma, Hannover Medical School,
Professor Dr. Christian Krettek, Hannover, Germany, March 15, 2010- May
21, 2010.
Current Professional Appointments
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma,
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Texas Orthopaedic Association
Awards/Achievements
Egger’s Lockhart Award for best research presentation,
2010
Resident Research Award for best overall research during
residency, 2010
Scholastic Achievement Award for highest cumulative quiz
score during residency, 2010
Doctor’s Hospital Scholarship, 2003
Doctor’s Hospital Scholarship, 2002
Doctor’s Hospital Scholarship, 2001
Peer-Reviewed
Publications
2.
Panchbhavi VK, Leontaritis NM, A case report of
atypical magnetic resonance images of the hindfoot following cocaine
injection in the foot and a review of osteonecrosis in calcaneus,
J Foot Ankle Surg (2008).
Book Chapters
Book
Chapter: "Orthopedic Implant for Tibia Trauma" in Orthopaedic Implants: Applications, Complications, and
Management.
[In Press]
PAPERS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRESENTED:
Orthopaedic Research rotation at MD Anderson (July 2004)
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Hemangiomas of bone mimicking parosteal osteosarcomas;
worked under orthopaedic oncologist, Valerae Lewis, M.D.
Texas Academy of Science Annual Meeting 2001
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Presenter of “Possible Aspartame-Induced Stress Response
and Apoptotic Cell Death in the Crayfish Central Nervous System”
