Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD
Led by Dr. Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAOS. Orthopaedic surgeon; limb lengthening, paediatric orthopaedics and trauma
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About Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD
Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAOS, an orthopaedic surgeon in limb lengthening, paediatric orthopaedics and trauma, runs an independent practice in Angleton, Texas, about 40 miles from Galveston in the Houston metro. Fellowship-trained in limb lengthening at the International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute, Sinai Hospital Baltimore, he also completed paediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma and AO Foundation (Bern) fellowships and is an LLRS member. Methods: PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, Taylor Spatial Frame and the Orthofix LRS.
Reconstructive and cosmetic stature lengthening are both offered; no cosmetic price is published. Despite what several directories still say, he is not at Texas Tech El Paso or UTMB — he is absent from both live faculty rosters and his own site never mentions UTMB. His location page prints '309 W. Mulberry Street' while every other source gives 2309. Google shows 4.9 from 103 reviews. Consultations in English and Arabic.
Independent private practice in the Houston metro, about 40 miles from Galveston. He is NOT at Texas Tech El Paso or UTMB despite what several directories still say — he is absent from both live faculty rosters, his UTMB faculty URL returns 404, and his own site never mentions UTMB. UTMB's Find-A-Doctor page and his LinkedIn headline are both stale. No price is published for the cosmetic service. His own location page prints '309 W. Mulberry Street' while every other source gives 2309. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/. The clinic's own site reports it is not currently operating / temporarily closed (https://myorthopedicdoctor.com, checked 2026-09-11); verify before contacting.
Why we listed this clinic
Fellowship-trained in limb lengthening at the International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute, Sinai Hospital Baltimore, plus paediatric orthopaedics and orthopaedic trauma fellowships and an AO Foundation fellowship in Bern. LLRS member and an AAOS Member of the Month feature. Offers both reconstructive and cosmetic stature lengthening. Also uses the Orthofix LRS.
Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- TSFRead about TSF →
Surgeons
- Dr. Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAOSOrthopaedic surgeon; limb lengthening, paediatric orthopaedics and traumaView profile →
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Common questions about Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD
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How do patients rate Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD?
Across independent platforms Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD holds Google 4.9/5 (103 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD?
Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD offer?
Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD lists PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Ahmed Thabet Hagag (MD, PhD, FACS, FAAOS). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD treat international patients?
Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English, Arabic. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD verified for this directory?
Ahmed Thabet Hagag, MD is listed at Tier 2 — surgeon name, address and methods are verified, but full outcome and regulatory review is not yet complete. We hold 5 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 2 — verified basics
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Languages at consultation
- English, Arabic
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