Phone
Specialty
Spine Surgery
Telemedicine Available
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Telemedicine Available
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Address
Orthopaedic Associates LLP - Kingwood
18885 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
About Kaku Barkoh, MD
Biography
Dr. Kaku Barkoh is a board certified, fellowship trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and non-fusion surgical techniques. He has extensive training in minimally invasive cervical and lumbar decompression, minimally invasive lumbar fusions, and cervical laminoplasty. He is also certified in cervical disc replacements.
Dr. Barkoh believes most spine problems can be successfully treated with conservative, nonsurgical methods. But, when surgical intervention is needed,
Dr. Barkoh believes most spine problems can be successfully treated with conservative, nonsurgical methods. But, when surgical intervention is needed,
Care Philosophy
My passion is providing exceptional medical care. I carefully listen to my patients to understand their symptoms, how their symptoms impact their lives, and what their treatment goals are. The majority of patients can be treated with conservative, nonsurgical methods. Surgery is always the last option; but when necessary, I utilize minimally invasive techniques so patients have a faster recovery with less post-operative pain.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Ankle Sprain
- Arthritis
- Cartilage Injuries
- Concussion
- Foot and Ankle Care
- Fracture
- Fractures
- Hip replacement
- Joint Replacement
- Nerve Decompression
- Overuse Injury
- Sciatica
- Shin Splints
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Spine Care
- Sports Medicine
- Stress fracture
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
Specialties
- Spine Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
Credentials and Education
Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Degree
UT Southwestern Medical School
Graduate Degree
2011
University of Tennessee at Memphis
Internship
University of Tennessee at Memphis
Residency
2016
University of Southern California
Fellowship
2017