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Dr. Gonzalez, MD is a Laredo, Texas-native, a board-certified sports medicine and family physician with a celebrated background in martial arts. A high school champion in karate and boxing, he was inducted into the International Latin Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. He graduated from Texas A&M University and earned his M.D. from the American University of the Caribbean. He specialized in Family Medicine at Reading Hospital and completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He served as the team physician for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team and worked with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre among others.
Dr. Gonzalez’s practice is based in Laredo, focusing on cutting-edge diagnostics and ultrasound orthopedic procedures. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as carpal tunnel and Achilles tendon issues. He is also passionate about regenerative medicine. Outside his practice, Dr. Gonzalez enjoys jiu jitsu, boxing, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He also enjoys gardening, reading, and cooking in his leisure time.
Undergraduate
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Texas A&M University
Medical School
M.D., American University of the Caribbean, St. Maarten
Family Medicine Residency
Reading Hospital, Reading, Pennsylvania
Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Team Physician
University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team
Sports Physician
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Marathon and other Division I Athletics at the University of Pittsburgh
With this innovative technique, carpal tunnel release is minimally invasive thanks to real-time ultrasound guidance that requires only a small incision.
Procedures & counting...
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8</sup
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
Sister Kevin received carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance
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