Our team of specialists provides advanced care for bones,
joints, and muscles, guiding you every step of the way.
Years of Experience
Patients Treated Yearly
Patient Support
Dedicated Care
Years of Experience
Patients Treated Yearly
Patient Support
Dedicated Care
South Texas Orthopedic Group represents a new standard in orthopedic care. Founded by leading specialists in the region, we combine decades of expertise with innovative treatment approaches to serve the diverse communities of South Texas.
Our practice spans the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions, from sports medicine and joint replacement to spine care and trauma surgery. We’re committed to helping our patients return to active, pain-free lives through both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Our accomplished physicians bring together decades of experience and specialized training to provide comprehensive orthopedic care for patients throughout South Texas.


Dr. Frank Gerold is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of the upper extremity. As part of the team at UT Health RGV, Dr. Gerold brings advanced fellowship training to the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
A native Texan, Dr. Gerold earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He pursued elite training across the country, completing his Orthopedic Surgery residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, followed by a specialized fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois.
Dr. Gerold’s clinical interests span the full spectrum of upper limb care for both adults and children. His expertise includes arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and the management of orthopedic trauma. He is also highly skilled in treating peripheral nerve injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as tendon injuries, trigger finger, and complex fractures.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gerold serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the UTRGV School of Medicine. In this role, he is dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians. His commitment to patient care has been recognized with multiple honors, including the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition” and “Patients’ Choice Award” from Vitals.com.
Dr. Gerold is fluent in both English and Spanish and is currently accepting patients at the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen.


Dr. Frank Gerold is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of the upper extremity. As part of the team at UT Health RGV, Dr. Gerold brings advanced fellowship training to the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
A native Texan, Dr. Gerold earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He pursued elite training across the country, completing his Orthopedic Surgery residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, followed by a specialized fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois.
Dr. Gerold’s clinical interests span the full spectrum of upper limb care for both adults and children. His expertise includes arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and the management of orthopedic trauma. He is also highly skilled in treating peripheral nerve injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as tendon injuries, trigger finger, and complex fractures.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gerold serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the UTRGV School of Medicine. In this role, he is dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians. His commitment to patient care has been recognized with multiple honors, including the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition” and “Patients’ Choice Award” from Vitals.com.
Dr. Gerold is fluent in both English and Spanish and is currently accepting patients at the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen.


Dr. Frank Gerold is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of the upper extremity. As part of the team at UT Health RGV, Dr. Gerold brings advanced fellowship training to the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
A native Texan, Dr. Gerold earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He pursued elite training across the country, completing his Orthopedic Surgery residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, followed by a specialized fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois.
Dr. Gerold’s clinical interests span the full spectrum of upper limb care for both adults and children. His expertise includes arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and the management of orthopedic trauma. He is also highly skilled in treating peripheral nerve injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as tendon injuries, trigger finger, and complex fractures.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gerold serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the UTRGV School of Medicine. In this role, he is dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians. His commitment to patient care has been recognized with multiple honors, including the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition” and “Patients’ Choice Award” from Vitals.com.
Dr. Gerold is fluent in both English and Spanish and is currently accepting patients at the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen.