Orthopaedics
Patrick McCulloch, MD
John S. Dunn Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery; Vice-Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital; Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Patrick McCulloch is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with extensive expertise in shoulder and upper extremity pathology. His clinical focus encompasses acute injuries and instabilities of the shoulder, elbow, and knee; rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis; and cartilage injuries with regenerative approaches. He holds the John S. Dunn Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and serves as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Beyond clinica
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Harvard College (with honors)
- Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (MD, top of class)
- Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
- Fellowship: Rush Medical Center (Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Cartilage Restoration)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- John S. Dunn Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital
- Vice-Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital
- Head Team Physician, Rice University Athletics
- Team Physician / Consultant: Houston Astros, Houston Ballet, NASA Astronaut Corps
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice