Finding Relief for Joint Pain
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic joint pain and the resulting loss of mobility. Whether your joint pain is caused by osteoarthritis or other conditions, Memorial Hermann Joint Center is here to help. We offer the most advanced treatment options to get you moving again and the benefits of a bundled payment package with a fixed, all-inclusive cost to make it more affordable.
Why Choose Memorial Hermann
When you're living with joint pain, simple activities become difficult or even impossible, and each day seems to bring more obstacles than the last.
The orthopedic specialists affiliated with the Memorial Hermann Joint Center Bundle Program are here to help relieve your pain.
Using the latest technologies and most advanced treatment options, we'll work with you to tailor a treatment plan to help get you back to the life you've been missing.
At the Joint Center, our goal is to provide you with an effective, personalized joint pain solution. Our affiliated physicians specialize in non-surgical and surgical treatment of joint pain, offering you the most high-quality care available.
About Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital
Proud to be recognized as one of the best hospitals for orthopedics in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital is the destination orthopedic hospital for the region and part of the Memorial Hermann Joint Center network. Affiliated fellowship-trained physicians specializing in elective orthopedic surgery and joint replacement procedures use a team approach to care for patients and their families.
Nurses, physical therapists, and support staff are specialty trained in caring for joint replacement patients and understand that each patient’s needs are unique, from pre-surgical education to surgery, and from post surgery rehabilitation to at-home recovery.
Nurse navigators offer individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to facilitate communication, while providing education and emotional support. Rockets Orthopedic Hospital serves as a one-stop shop for consultations, imaging, treatment, surgery and physical therapy.
The hospital’s staff is dedicated to helping patients undergoing inpatient or outpatient procedures to restore or improve function and return to their active lifestyles. The hospital’s size and convenient location in central Houston makes it ideal for outpatient surgery and services, including knee and hip replacement, as well as pain management and rehabilitation. Free and valet parking options are available for patients, and there are comfortable waiting rooms to accommodate family and friends.
National Rankings
Rockets Orthopedic Hospital is a campus of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, which has a five-star rating and is ranked No. 8 among all academic medical centers that participate in Vizient benchmarking services. Vizient is the nation’s leading health care performance improvement company, serving more than half of the health care organizations across the United States, from large integrated delivery networks and academic medical centers to community hospitals, pediatric facilities and non-acute care providers. Memorial Hermann-TMC consistently ranks well, earning Top Performer status seven of the past 10 years.
The Patient Experience
Because Rockets Orthopedic Hospital was designed as a dedicated orthopedic and spine facility, the building accommodates patients who have mobility impairments, with extra-wide doors and corridors and extra-large bathrooms for wheelchairs and walkers. All 64 spacious, beautifully furnished patient rooms are private, and a comfortably appointed waiting room for friends and family is located adjacent to 10 state-of-the-art surgical suites. The hospital also offers two-room VIP suites and interpretation services are available.
Over the past five years, Rockets Orthopedic Hospital has ranked above the 90th percentile on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, the first national standardized, publicly reported survey of patients’ perspectives of hospital care.
What Our Patients Are Saying About Us
“All personnel were very kind and helpful. The doctor was very good. Told me all about what he was going to do and kept in contact with family members. Very good experience overall.”
"Everyone was very knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional."
"Greeted instantly with a smile and no wait before going into pre-op. Staff were friendly, both before and after the procedure. Good menu variety and tasty food. Room was spacious. Overall, very efficient, friendly and professional service."
Meet the Team
Orthopedic Surgeon – Dr. Ken Mathis
Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Mathis has been in practice since 1992. He specializes in total joint reconstruction.
Dr. Mathis has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Texas Orthopedic Association and the Houston Orthopedic Society.
Additionally, he has received many recognitions and awards over the years, including the Patients’ Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Award.
Dr. Mathis performs more than 400 joint replacement procedures annually and has a 4.9/5 star ranking. (*Source: NRC Health)
What Patients are Saying about Dr. Mathis
“I very much appreciate Dr. Mathis. He instilled confidence in me. I know his skills are superior. When I am ready for the other knee, Dr. Mathis will be my surgeon! Thanks to each one for making the experience as pleasant as possible.”
“The care was outstanding Dr. Mathis is an outstanding surgeon and very dedicated to the well-being of his patients.”
Joint Center Navigator – Bianca Garcia
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Bianca is ready to help you take the next step toward joint pain relief. Contact Bianca to schedule an appointment and to learn more about the comprehensive joint pain program and personal support available at Memorial Hermann Joint Center at Rockets Orthopedic Hospital.
What's Included
- Concierge support from dedicated patient navigator.
- Pre- and post-surgery office visits.
- Specialist visits for surgery clearance.
- All activities related to procedure including hospital stay.
- Virtual patient education.
- Low to no out-of-pocket costs.
How It Works
- An interested candidate first speaks with our navigator, who confirms eligibility, explains the process, and collects required information.
- Once administrative eligibility has been confirmed, the patient will be scheduled for a surgical consult to determine clinical eligibility.
- If the individual is determined to be a good candidate for surgery, he or she will officially be enrolled in the bundle program. If an individual is determined not be a good candidate, an alternate course of treatment is recommended.
- Pre-surgery education delivered virtually helps the patient prepare for the procedure.
- Surgery is typically offered as an outpatient procedure, but in some cases will involve an overnight hospital stay.
- Following surgery, patients will participate in virtual-based physical therapy through a digital platform that includes recovery goals, video-based education and messaging, reporting on pain levels, and activation of daily plans and recovery pathways prescribed by their physician.
Let's Get Started
If you're a patient, please submit the online Contact Us form here and our Joint Center Navigator will reach out to you.
If you're an employer, reach out to our sales team via email at Kenneth.daniel@memorialhermann.org or call us at (832) 229-7113 to learn more about how bundles work, our approach, and the benefits of a direct partnership with Memorial Hermann.
Contact Us
Contact us to learn more about the joint replacement bundled payment program through Memorial Hermann Joint Centers. Please call (713) 242-2586 or submit the form below and the Memorial Hermann Joint Center navigator will reach out to answer your questions and provide more information on the process.