Dr. Justin Chronister, MD

Native Houstonian Dr. Justin Chronister earned his undergraduate degree in molecular biology and mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala.

Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Chronister has been in practice since 2008 and treats all ages and levels of athletes. He specializes in all types of sports-related injuries and arthritic conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow. He focuses on joint and cartilage preservation, using the most up-to-date medical technology and the least invasive tissue-sparing procedures possible.

He performs minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder, elbow, knee and hip; cartilage repair and preservation; ACL and ligament reconstruction; Tommy John procedures; rotator cuff repair; knee, hip, shoulder and partial knee replacement; computer-navigated knee and hip replacement; anterior approach to hip replacement; and sports hernia repair. He also treats shoulder instability, general orthopedic trauma and conditions of the hand and wrist.

Dr. Chronister’s customized approach to orthopedic care focuses on thoroughly educating his patients on management options and providing close attention throughout the recovery process. He works to tailor a treatment plan for each  patient's specific needs and goals. Beginning with conservative management whenever possible, his goal is to return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.