We give an overview of hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis), including symptoms and causes.
News & Events
Dr. Stautberg has been appointed the Chief of Surgery at HCA Pearland Medical Center. As of February 2021, he will take over this role. He looks forward to working to continually improve the patient experience.
COVID-19 Update
4/5/2021
First, the information below is our interpretation of the recommendations. Please see the CDC, CMS, and local authorities for up-to-date information on coronavirus.
We continue to be safe and keep our patients safe in this ‘new normal.’
We continue appropriate precautions including:
Screening of all patients
Masks are required
Social distancing
Some team members have received the vaccine, but we remain diligent with precautions.
We also work to get patients into and out of our clinic efficiently, so patients can easily socially distance. We are allowing minimal visitors and family.
Thank you for the understanding.
Stay strong and stay safe!
-Eugene & Southwest Orthopedic Group Team
Dr. Eugene Stautberg, a native Houstonian, enjoys serving the community near his hometown in Pearland, TX, including Baytown and Sugar Land. Dr. Stautberg is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. He graduated from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, now known as McGovern Medical School. His interest in biomechanics, sports, and rehabilitation led him to orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Stautberg completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. During his residency, he received numerous awards, including the ‘Orthopedic In-Training Master Award’ for the highest raw score as a chief resident, the ‘Resident Excellence in Research’ award, and the ‘Golden Bone Award’ for his role in the education of medical students as a junior resident.
After residency, Dr. Stautberg completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, a former president of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. He also trained with Dr. Sandra Klein and Dr. Jeremy McCormick, both involved in education, research, and equality within orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Stautberg has multiple published articles, most recently in the Journal of Arthroscopy. Further, he has had articles featured in ‘AAOS Now’, a national publication, where he focused on healthcare advocacy for orthopedic surgery patients and education of surgeons on policy.
Dr. Stautberg is an active member of multiple organizations. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Texas Orthopedic Association, where his work has focused on educating residents on health policy and practice management topics. Additionally, he is a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Stautberg is interested in general orthopedic care including trauma and arthritis. He is trained in comprehensive foot and ankle care, from acute sports injuries to chronic conditions. His focus includes sports injuries such as Achilles tendonitis and ankle instability. He also treats complex reconstructions ranging from flatfoot deformity to total ankle replacement and external frames. Further, he addresses all midfoot and forefoot pathology, including bunion and toe deformities.
Dr. Stautberg spends most of his free time with his young family but enjoys travel, Houston sports teams, and golf.
Dr. Eugene Stautberg, a native Houstonian, enjoys serving the community near his hometown in Pearland, TX, including Baytown and Sugar Land. Dr. Stautberg is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. He graduated from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, now known as McGovern Medical School. His interest in biomechanics, sports, and rehabilitation led him to orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Stautberg completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. During his residency, he received numerous awards, including the ‘Orthopedic In-Training Master Award’ for the highest raw score as a chief resident, the ‘Resident Excellence in Research’ award, and the ‘Golden Bone Award’ for his role in the education of medical students as a junior resident.
After residency, Dr. Stautberg completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, a former president of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. He also trained with Dr. Sandra Klein and Dr. Jeremy McCormick, both involved in education, research, and equality within orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Stautberg has multiple published articles, most recently in the Journal of Arthroscopy. Further, he has had articles featured in ‘AAOS Now’, a national publication, where he focused on healthcare advocacy for orthopedic surgery patients and education of surgeons on policy.
Dr. Stautberg is an active member of multiple organizations. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Texas Orthopedic Association, where his work has focused on educating residents on health policy and practice management topics. Additionally, he is a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Stautberg is interested in general orthopedic care including trauma and arthritis. He is trained in comprehensive foot and ankle care, from acute sports injuries to chronic conditions. His focus includes sports injuries such as Achilles tendonitis and ankle instability. He also treats complex reconstructions ranging from flatfoot deformity to total ankle replacement and external frames. Further, he addresses all midfoot and forefoot pathology, including bunion and toe deformities.
Dr. Stautberg spends most of his free time with his young family but enjoys travel, Houston sports teams, and golf.
Dr. Eugene Stautberg is an Orthopedic Surgeon
specializing in Foot & Ankle Injuries
Dr. Stautberg has hospital privileges at Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Baytown
Dr. Stautberg is the newest physician at Southwest Orthopedic Group, L.L.P. He will be practicing at the Pearland, Houston, Baytown and Sugarland offices. Schedule an Appointment Today!
We give an overview of hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis), including symptoms and causes.
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