Omar Hammad Atassi

Omar Hammad Atassi is an Assistant Professor in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, specializing in Orthopedic Trauma. He holds clinical appointments at Baylor College of Medicine, Ben Taub General Hospital, and affiliated clinics in Houston, Texas. His expertise includes complex fracture management, limb reconstruction, and trauma surgery.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science from Johns Hopkins University (2009)
• Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine (2013)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Research interests focus on fracture management, including hip, knee, foot, and ankle trauma. He explores innovative surgical techniques and biomaterials for bone repair. His work emphasizes improving outcomes in pediatric fractures and periarticular injuries.

Professional achievements include certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2021) and active membership in the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Clinical interests span fragility fractures, limb reconstruction, and trauma surgery in diverse patient populations.

Languages: Arabic and Spanish fluency supports patient care.