Joshua Griffin, MD, is board certified and fellowship trained in sports medicine with an emphasis on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle. His expertise includes the latest and most advanced techniques for minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive treatments, as well as nonsurgical management and rehabilitation. Dr. Griffin is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He graduated Magna Cum Laude at Texas A&M University for his undergraduate degree. He completed medical school at UTHealth, graduating with prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Griffin then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Afterwards, he completed an additional year of fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at UTHealth. Dr. Griffin is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has extensive hands-on experience in sports medicine treating high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes. Dr. Griffin has worked with the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, and the University of Houston. He also served as the head orthopedic team physician for East Texas Baptist University. Additionally, he has served as team physician for the Longview Lobos and Northshore Mustangs, both 6A State Championship teams. Dr. Griffin is currently the team physician for Oak Ridge High School and participates in the care of athletes at other local schools.
