Andrea C. Tian, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-227-4263
West Campus
Phone:
713-839-0164
Bellaire
Languages: English
Office locations:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
6330 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Get to know Andrea C. Tian, MD
Dr. Tian is a pediatric hand and upper extremity specialist with a focus on congenital differences of the hand and arm. She also treats traumatic injuries of the upper extremity as well as chronic conditions that affect the function of the upper extremity, including brachial plexus injuries and cerebral palsy. In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Tian is actively engaged in research and frequently attends national conferences to stay up to date on the most recent treatment strategies.
Personal Statement
I am privileged to have the honor of taking care of your children. As a mother myself, my philosophy is to treat each patient as I would my own child and provide as much evidence-based information as I can to help families make well-informed decisions. I truly believe in shared decision making.
Clinical Interests
Congenital differences of the hand and upper extremity, hand and upper extremity trauma, brachial plexus birth palsies, upper extremity spasticity
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Fellowship | Pediatric Hand Surgery | 2025 |
| Stanford School of Medicine | Fellowship | Hand Surgery | 2024 |
| Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis | Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery | 2023 |
| Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| University of Maryland - College Park | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Minor in Spanish | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery | Candidate Member |
| American Society for Surgery of the Hand | Candidate Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Tian AC, Graesser EA, Tarkunde Y, Frantz L, Wall LB. (2023). Caregiver versus surgeon concerns in new diagnosis of congenital hand and upper extremity anomalies. Journal of Hand Surgery, 48(9), 896-903. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.04.11.
Tian AC, Goldfarb CA (2021). Hook of hamate fractures. In D LaPorte (Ed), Ulnar-sided wrist pain (1st ed.). Elsevier.
Hong T, Tian AC, Sachar R, Dy CJ (2019). Indirect cost of traumatic brachial plexus injuries in the United States. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 101(16), e80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.10.00658.