We believe that treating a joint or a bone is only part of the journey; we treat the whole person. Our approach integrates your unique lifestyle and long-term goals to ensure we aren’t just fixing an injury, but restoring your quality of life.
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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics.
Providing parents with peace of mind and athletes of all ages the expert path back to performance.
With multiple convenient locations, our expert family care is always within reach.
Specializing in pediatric orthopedics, we provide the gentle, expert care children need to get back to the playground and the activities they love.
We provide young athletes and active teenagers with the advanced sports medicine they need to get back on the field safely and stronger than before.
From active adults to weekend warriors, we provide the advanced orthopedic care and reconstruction needed to restore your strength and get you back to your busy life.
Dr. Ari Gladstein is a double-board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint preservation and reconstruction. He is currently practicing in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Ari Gladstein is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and an active member of both the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Dr. Gladstein completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Montefiore/Einstein, followed by fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He further refined his expertise through an additional fellowship in adult and pediatric sports medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
For eight years, Dr. Gladstein practiced pediatric orthopedics at Texas Children’s Hospital, where he focused on sports medicine and fracture care. His clinical interests include ACL repair, reconstruction, and revision; meniscal surgery; cartilage restoration; multi-ligament knee reconstruction; patellar stabilization; and arthroscopic shoulder procedures. He is highly experienced in both operative and non-operative fracture management.
In recognition of his dedication to his patients, Baylor College of Medicine honored Dr. Gladstein with the Early Career Award for Excellence in Patient Care. He achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Orthopedics and has been deeply involved in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. He also served as Head Team Physician for the Aldine Independent School District, caring for athletes at all levels.
Dr. Gladstein joined Orthopaedic Associates, LLP in 2025 and is pleased to provide comprehensive orthopedic care to patients of all ages.
While technical excellence is fundamental to his practice, Dr. Gladstein believes that truly exceptional care is defined by compassion, patience, and a sense of humor—qualities that shape every patient interaction.
