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Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD

(Dr. Gregory Jay Elders, MD)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1999)

Professional interests include: sports health, arthritis, cervical fusion, and more.

508 Medical Center Boulevard
Conroe, TX 77304

(281) 836-9020

Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD is a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CONROE, PLLC and HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe.

Office Locations

10857 Kuykendahl Road Suite 120
The Woodlands, TX 77382

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HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

508 Medical Center Boulevard
Conroe, TX 77304

(281) 836-9020

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	636
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	550
minimally invasive procedures	26
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	22
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	703
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	29
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2015 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	521
implant surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	36
nerve procedures	32
neurostimulator lead placement	36
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	107

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	36
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2016 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	14
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	334
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	36
injections	14
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	13
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	54
X-rays	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	54
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	241
injections	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	289
injections	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
blood draw	12
doctor visit	224
injections	39
lab tests	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
doctor visit	270
hospital care	21
injections	90
inpatient care	21
musculoskeletal imaging	16
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	266
hospital care	13
injections	79
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	56
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	111

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	13
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	36
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated as a spine surgeon in The Woodlands, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
aspiration	42
blood draw	12
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	380
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	22
implant surgery	13
injections	42
inpatient care	22
lab tests	12
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	36
nerve procedures	26
neurostimulator lead placement	36
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	64
X-rays	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	212
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	24
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1999. He completed residency at Henry Ford Health System. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1999)

Residency: Henry Ford Health System (2004)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CONROE, PLLC

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$56,530 Arsenal $25,047	Arsenal CBx $14,690	Other - Miscellaneous $8,771	Illico $8,000	Arsenal Lab $22
Stryker Corporation	$6,589 Tritanium $1,900	ACCOLADE $1,745	XIA $968	Variax $562	T2 $355	Other $1,059
Amendia, Inc.	$3,438 Spinal Implant $3,438
Medinc of Texas	$3,253 $3,253
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,222 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $534	MazorX Renaissance $312	VECTRIS $167	MYSTIM $80	INTELLIS $70	Other $58
Other	$5,116 FORTILINK $795	iFuse Implant $540	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $493	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $376	FORTILINK-A IBF SYSTEM $250	Other $2,663

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$32,364
Royalty or License	$23,696
Travel and Lodging	$9,415
Food and Beverage	$7,246
Education	$3,184
Other	$242

Research Payments

Dr. Gregory J. Elders, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $61,189.

Biography

Dr. Gregory Elders works as a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: laminectomy, myositis, and kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation). Dr. Elders is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. For his professional training, Dr. Elders completed a residency program at Henry Ford Health System.