Dr. Todd Raabe, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Todd Raabe, who serves patients in Texas.

Dr. Raabe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training as a subspecialist in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. His interests include thromboembolic prophylaxis in total joint arthroplasty and technique & surgically confirmed fusion rates following pseudarthrosis repair in the thoracolumbar spine. 

In practice with Azalea Orthopedics, he sees patients at the offices in Longview, Tyler (main office), and Nacogdoches, Texas. 

Privileged to have served East Texas for more than 20 years, Azalea Orthopedics is rapidly growing and expanding coverage and care options to better serve the surrounding areas. Its commitment to providing each patient with the highest standard of care will always be the cornerstone of the practice’s care philosophy. The team comprises over 20 qualified and top-rated doctors who are trained in many different specialties with the knowledge and experience to treat a wide variety of orthopedic conditions.

“No one wants to have back surgery. Many people endure years of pain because they want to avoid surgery… or at least delay it as long as possible. I understand, but we have techniques today that can make such a dramatic difference reducing or eliminating pain, restoring flexibility and mobility. I know that the term “back surgery” is scary, but it’s my job to help my patients understand their options and help them” explained Dr. Raabe.

Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado and Texas, he is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville, and UT Health Tyler.

Academically, Dr. Raabe attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate work, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He continued at A&M for medical school, graduating with honors as the Salutatorian of his class. He completed his internship and his residency in orthopedic surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. 

Furthering his training, he completed fellowships at the Colorado Spine Center and the Rocky Mountain Spine Center in Aurora, Colorado. He then attained board certification through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

An expert in his field, Dr. Raabe is a member of the Smith County Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. He has several publications, editorials, and professional presentations, as well as has focused on several areas of research.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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