Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon — Houston, TX

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Minimally invasive bunion surgery, Achilles repair, ankle replacement, and complex reconstruction at Houston Methodist West. Fellowship-trained surgeon and named inventor of surgical implants used in operating rooms worldwide.

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Fellowship-Trained Foot & Ankle Surgery
Named Inventor U.S. & International Patents
Team Doctor Rice University
Academic Appointment Weill Cornell Medicine
Texas Monthly Super Doc, Multiple Years
Houston Methodist West MOB 3, Suite 603

Conditions & Treatments

Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care

From sports injuries and fractures to complex reconstruction, Dr. Hanson treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions.

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Achilles Tendon

Ruptures, chronic tendinopathy, and minimally invasive repair

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Ankle Instability

Chronic instability, ligament reconstruction, and ankle sprains

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Foot & Ankle Fractures

Percutaneous fixation and complex fracture management

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Bunions

Minimally invasive bunion correction for lasting relief

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Ankle Replacement

Total ankle replacement for end-stage ankle arthritis

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Sports Injuries

From sideline evaluation to surgical reconstruction

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Dr. Travis W. Hanson, MD

About Dr. Hanson

Trained at the Best.
Practicing in Houston.

Dr. Travis W. Hanson brings fellowship-trained expertise and a surgeon-innovator's perspective to every patient he sees at Houston Methodist West. His practice is built on exhausting every non-surgical option first, and delivering the most advanced surgical care when it is needed.

He is a team physician for Rice University and has previously served as the team physician for the Houston Dynamo. He has served on the medical staff for the U.S. Soccer National Teams.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Smaller Incisions.
Less Tissue Disruption.
Excellent Outcomes.

Dr. Hanson specializes in minimally invasive techniques for bunion correction, Achilles repair, and fracture fixation, offering active patients reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery compared to traditional open approaches.

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✓ Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction
✓ Minimally Invasive Achilles Repair
✓ Percutaneous Fracture Fixation
✓ Smaller Incision, Less Tissue Disruption
✓ Faster Return to Activity

Second Opinion

Have You Been Told That You Need Surgery?

Before committing to an operation, make sure you have the full picture. Many patients who come to Dr. Hanson for a second opinion discover they have more options than they were told, including non-surgical alternatives and minimally invasive approaches their original surgeon may not perform.

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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery in Houston

What active patients need to know about modern bunion correction, recovery timelines, and whether they are a candidate for a minimally invasive approach.

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Achilles Rupture: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment

How do you decide between surgical repair and conservative management for an Achilles tendon rupture? A fellowship-trained surgeon breaks down the evidence.

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