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Christopher S. Frey, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine and specializes in both arthroscopic and open shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee surgeries. With a focus on advanced techniques and evidence-based care, he helps patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Frey treats a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, including complex shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee conditions. His expertise also includes degenerative shoulder disease and arthroscopic hip preservation. Moreover, he emphasizes patient-specific treatment strategies incorporating the latest research and surgical innovations. Through this approach, he helps patients reach their goals — whether resuming competitive sports or maintaining an active lifestyle.
Frey earned dual undergraduate degrees in biology and economics from Emory University. Afterward, he completed his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine and his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University. He then finished fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute. During his fellowship, he cared for athletes at every level. These included athletes from Vanderbilt University athletics, the Nashville Predators, the Nashville Soccer Club, and the Nashville Sounds, which is the AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Beyond clinical care, Frey contributes to advancing orthopedic research. His current projects explore artificial intelligence and computer vision to develop augmented reality tools that improve surgical precision.
He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and presented his findings at national and international meetings and maintains active membership in professional organizations, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Beyond medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching motorsports, traveling, and pursuing life science innovation.
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