Alden H. Newcomb, MD Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Alden Newcomb is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Houston Methodist in League City, Texas. Dr. Newcomb completed a Spine Surgery Fellowship at Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic, affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke. Prior to that, he underwent an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, where he also earned his Doctor of Medicine degree.
Dr. Newcomb 's first priority is building strong relationships with patients and their loved ones. Utilizing the latest robotic technology, as well as minimally invasive and ultra-minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Newcomb creates individualized surgical plans for each patient. This approach allows for faster recovery and quicker relief, helping patients feel better sooner.
Education & Experience
Medical School & Residency
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical School
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018-2023
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License
- VA State Medical License
Publications
- Insulin dependence negatively impacts outcomes in anterior cervical discectomy with fusions: a 10-year retrospective analysis.
- Advanced chronic kidney disease increases complications in anterior cervical discectomies with fusions: An analysis of 75,508 patients.
- Obesity is an Independent Risk Factor for Postoperative Pulmonary Embolism after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
- Preclinical evaluation of injectable reduced hydroxocobalamin as an antidote to acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
