Dr Omar Dimachkieh | Hand Surgery Houston

Omar Dimachkieh, MD, is a fellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the hand and upper extremity.

Dr. Dimachkieh specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery with an emphasis on disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. His expertise includes the latest and most advanced techniques for minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive treatments, as well as nonsurgical management and rehabilitation.

Born in a Texas Medical Center hospital, Dr. Dimachkieh is a life-long Houstonian. He attended Rice University on an academic scholarship before completing both medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine. He finished his training with a fellowship in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, which included extensive microsurgical training, at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Dimachkieh is proud to serve his community, caring for patients from all walks of life, and he believes in treating his patients as if they were his own family.

Employment

2017 – 2022 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

2023 - present Fondren Orthopedic Group Houston, TX

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist

Education and Training

2016 – 2017 University of Colorado Denver, CO

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellow

2011 – 2016 Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Physician
Alpha Omega Alpha

2007 – 2011 Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX

M.D.

2003 – 2007 Rice University Houston, TX

B.S. Biochemistry
Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Licensure and Certification

2020 Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand: passed
2019 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Part II: passed
2016 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Part I: passed
2015 Orthopaedic In-Training Examination: score in 99th percentile among all takers
2012 USMLE Step 3: passed (score 229 / 85)
2011 USMLE Step 2 CK: passed (score 258 / 99)
2011 USMLE Step 2 CS: passed
2010 USMLE Step 1: passed (score 265 / 99)

Academic Honors

2021, 2022 Houstonia Magazine Top Doctors, Hand Surgery
2021, 2022 Texas Monthly Magazine, Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars
2015 Alpha Omega Alpha resident inductee
2012 – 2013 House Officer Teaching Excellence Award, BCM
2012 – 2013 Dept of Emergency Medicine Outstanding Consultant Award, BCM
2010 – 2011 Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Orthopedics Research, BCM
2007 – 2011 Academic Merit Scholarship, Full Tuition, BCM
2007 Phi Beta Kappa inductee
2007 Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium, 3rd Place, Natural Sciences Division
2003 – 2007 Rice University Trustees Distinguished Scholar Scholarship
2003 – 2007 President’s Honor Roll 2003 – 2007 National Dean’s List
2003 Hispanic Heritage Youth Scholarship Houston, Health and Sciences Division
2003 National Merit Scholar / National Hispanic Recognition Program

Book Chapters

Ipaktchi K, Dimachkieh O, Chaudhry S. Chapter 18: Carpus. In: Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma. Springer Publishing, 218 – 244, 2020.
Banegas R, Dimachkieh O, D’Agostino L. Chapter 12: Distal Radius Fractures. In: Tips & Tricks in Orthopedic Trauma: a Case-based Approach. TreeLife Media, 108 – 124, 2017.

Submitted Abstracts

Dimachkieh O, Stal DN, Jones H, Noble PC. Common Areas of Articulation of the Native Patella and Tibia on the Femur. Orthopaedic Research Society, 2010.
Dimachkieh O, Stal DN, Jones H, Noble PC. The Femur Articulates With Both the Patella and the Tibia During Functional Activities. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, April 2010.
Stal DN, Dimachkieh O, Jones H, Noble PC. The Impact of Implant Design Regarding Patellofemoral Orthopaedic Research Society, 2010.
Stal DN, Dimachkieh O, Jones H, Noble PC. Variations in the Morphology of the Patellofemoral Sulcus of TKA Designs. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, April 2010.

Posters and Presentations

Dimachkieh O. Complex Case Presentations: Elbow. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Mar 2017.
Dimachkieh O. Median Nerve Injuries. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Jan 2017.
Dimachkieh O. Complex Case Presentations: Hand. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Jan 2017.
Dimachkieh O. Fractures of the Hand and Wrist. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Nov 2016.
Dimachkieh O. Kienbock’s Disease: It’s All About the Lunate. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Denver, CO, Oct 2016.
Dimachkieh O. Complex Case Presentations: Wrist. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Oct 2016.
Dimachkieh O. Updates on Upper Extremity Replantations and Revascularizations. University of Colorado Hand Surgery Conference. Denver, CO, Aug 2016.
Dimachkieh O. The Global Cost of Musculoskeletal Injury. Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, Sept 2015.
Dimachkieh O. Upper Extremity Replantations. Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, Apr 2015.
Dimachkieh O. Syndesmosis Injuries in the Athlete: From Weekend Warriors to Professionals. Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, Apr2014.
Dimachkieh O. Soft Tissue Tumors of the Foot and Ankle. Houston Bone and Joint Clinic Continuing Medical Education-accredited Presentation. Houston, TX, Feb 2014.
Dimachkieh O. Update on the New Triple Arthrodesis of the Foot. Houston Bone and Joint Clinic Continuing Medical Education-accredited Lecture Series. Houston, TX, Dec 2013.
Dimachkieh O, Stal DN, Jones H, Noble PC. Common Areas of Articulation of the Native Patella and Tibia on the Femur. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Mar 2010.
Dimachkieh O, Bondos S, Matthews K. In vivo Morphological Effects of Ultrabithorax (Ubx) Mutations in Drosophila melanogaster. Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium. Houston, TX, Apr 2007.