News & Events

Azalea Orthopedic Surgeon Elected Second President Elect
for the Texas Orthopedic Association

East Texas orthopedic surgeon, Timothy Beck, MD, was sworn in as Second President-elect of the Texas Orthopedic Association (TOA) at the organization’s 70th Anniversary and Annual Meeting held in Houston.

Dr. Beck has served on the Board of Directors on the TOA Legislative Committee as the Councilor and has been an active decision-maker on state and national issues on behalf of the Texas Orthopedic Association, as well as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

A graduate of Texas A & M University, Dr. Beck received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonia. Dr. Beck completed his medical residency at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic with an additional fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery; Dr. Beck is a partner at Azalea Orthopedics a 16-member group of orthopedic surgeons and a joint owner in Texas Spine and Joint Hospital.

“It is a great honor to be selected as the 2008-2009 President of such a prestiges organization. The TOA is an important organization for Texas, and works diligently to improve the quality of orthopedic care in our communities,” responded Dr. Beck. 

Former President of the TOA and Azalea Orthopedic partner, Dr. William Schreiber said, “Dr. Beck as been extremely active in the organization and is an excellent choice. It is an important role, and East Texas is fortunate to have such a competent orthopedic surgeon, like Dr. Beck to be chosen as the next President.

TOA is a non-profit organization of over 1500 orthopedic surgeons across the State of Texas.  Musculoskeletal conditions are the most common causes of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Texas Orthopedic Association strives to ensure musculoskeletal health and to provide quality care for people afflicted with bone and joint disorders or injuries.