Paul Rath, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Meet Paul Rath, MD

Your health is not only important to you, it’s important to us at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic where Dr. Rath is part of our highly trained orthopedic team. Dr. Rath's clinical focus is foot and ankle surgery. Born in Galveston, Texas but raised in New Braunfels, Texas,

Dr. Rath views orthopedics like biomechanical structural engineering in that he gets to fix the deformity and put it all back together to heal. "I like to treat the mind, body, and soul of the patient and in doing so the whole patient gets better."


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • BlueChoice TC
  • Brookshire Bros
  • CHIPS - Texas True Choice
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Military TRICARE
  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • PHCS TC
  • Procare Advantage, LLC
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Texas Childrens Health Plan
  • Texas True Choice STAR Health Plan (Foster Care)
  • TRICARE South Region
  • TriWest
  • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
  • USA Managed Care

Education & Certifications

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Fellowship: Foundation For Orthopaedic, Athletic & Recon Resea

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.7
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (102)

5.0

Thank you Dr Rath! I wouldn’t want any other surgeon besides you! My anxiety was so high and you and your team made sure I was calm and taken care of! Keep up the great work!

5.0

Very pleased with Dr Rath

5.0

I left the office feeling confident about the upcoming procedure

5.0

Well pleased.

5.0

He always has direct eye contact with you.

4.0

It was good he was referred to me

5.0

Explained my results well and future expectations.

5.0

All was good

5.0

To continue being the doctor that he is because he is a great doctor for my experience

5.0

Good advice!

5.0

I have made great improvements following Dr. Rath’s recommendations.

5.0

excellent customer service

5.0

I am going to share my experience with everyone. In my option your hospital should be shown as a example of how your practice should be. I was very humbled with my time there.

5.0

Awesome

5.0

Highest recommendation for this surgeon.

5.0

Both Dr. Rath and his assistant Carlos are very knowledgeable and very personable

5.0

Dr Rath is a great Doctor.

5.0

Great doctor

5.0

Keep on treating patients kindly.

5.0

Just waiting on the appointment for my MRI

4.0

15 minutes scheduled for the appointment is short for a first time visit.

5.0

He is very good at what he does and always makes me feel comfortable with what's going on and very good at explaining things to where I can understand

5.0

Could not be more pleased with my visit to your facility!

5.0

You rock Dr. Rath and all of your support group. I can't wait to walk again on it. My pain is at a minimum and want to thank you all soooo much. I'm blessed to have you. ☺️

5.0

Perfect 10 in my book including his staff.

5.0

Just a wonderful team overall. Will definitely recommend.

5.0

Dr I want caring fore

5.0

I give him 5 stars!!!

5.0

A++++

5.0

Keep up the great work you do for all your patients.

5.0

Very good

5.0

Would highly recommend Dr. Rath.

5.0

Dr Rath is just one of a kind!

5.0

Keep having the loving atmosphere because it’s greatly appreciated

4.0

Everything was very good and very professional

5.0

Very courteous and respectful

5.0

He also prayed with us before surgery. Loved that.

5.0

Thank you Dr. Rath! You're the best!

5.0

He is spiritually knowledgeable.

5.0

If ever I have need of anything orthopedic I will definitely request a referral to Dr Rath

5.0

On the last visit with x-ray had some concerns.

5.0

I would definitely recommend Dr Rath and Christis…to my friends and acquaintances.

5.0

Pleasant experience; friendly and helpful staff

5.0

Love 💕 that Dr. Rath is always early and on time for my appts. He is very respectful and sweet.

5.0

thanks Dr. Rath.

5.0

He is a caring Doctor

5.0

I felt like I was in good hands.

5.0

Also a god fearing person that make me feel very good.

5.0

THANKS!

5.0

Everyone in the office was friendly and helpful. Dr. Rath was wonderful!!

5.0

Gave me solid advice in my recovery efforts.

5.0

Great team all around! I felt safe the whole time!

5.0

Thank you for taking the time to explain my condition in terms I could understand and providing me with many options for treatment.

5.0

Treated with respect and explained the condition well

5.0

Was great. Wish he had more confidence in me but that was it.

5.0

He was really helpful to explaining things to me

5.0

Good

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have you treat my foot and ankle problem. I look forward to seeing you again in 3 months.

5.0

I would recommend Paud Rath to anyone and everyone - very impressed!

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

provided on previous page

5.0

No one there ever talks down to me.

5.0

Very pleased with Dr. Rath overall.

1.0

Worst care ever! We hung in there with the thinking that everyone has a bad day. This physician has zero skills when it comes to care and compassion neither pre-op nor post-op. He treated our special needs daughter and her caregivers so very rudely. I would not recommend him to anyone I know.

5.0

Very happy

5.0

First time for this provider

5.0

Very satisfied with the doctor's work.

5.0

Thank you Dr Rath for your Care!

5.0

Excellent explanation.

5.0

I have and will continue to recommend Dr Rath to my friends

5.0

I so appreciated that he didn't tell me to just stop running.

5.0

I like his positive and caring manner.

5.0

Already stated.

5.0

Doctor Rath knows what he’s doing! He is great!

5.0

Dr.Raft explained heeling time my X-ray . answered my questions. Seems very caring

4.0

Hit the wrong key he explained everything very well to me and helped me through the process that I went through. He is an excellent doctor.

5.0

Great

5.0

He has done multiple surgeries for me and I have no complaints. He’s the best.

4.0

Excellent job. Also the food was very good

4.0

Everyone was good

5.0

He needs to make sure the patient FULLY understands what and why he is doing.

5.0

GREAT COMMUNICATOR.

5.0

Very professional and nice

1.0

Wasted my time and gave me no clear idea of which way to go with the pain and issues I am still having

5.0

He and his staff were excellent!

5.0

This was covered in the previous comments.

5.0

Dr Rath is fantastic

5.0

Appreciate that Dr. Rath listens and provides good quality care.

3.0

Felt very rushed! When discussing an upcoming surgery a patient needs total attention from surgeon; not a feeling of being rushed.

5.0

Everyone was friendly

3.0

none

5.0

So thankful to be part of your “family”

5.0

Thank You for all you all have done and I pray blessings for you all

5.0

Mother Frances is blessed to have Dr. Rath as part of their medical team.

5.0

Everything is great

5.0

Everything went well.

5.0

I loved the care I received from Dr Rath and Carlos unfortunately I need cost information which I have not received. I need this information so I can schedule surgery.

5.0

Dr Raths whole staff was wonderful Carlos is main nurse answer every question I threw at him

5.0

All above is the best description of a great doctor.

3.0

Maybe my next visit will deem a higher score

5.0

I was a follow up with Dr Rath after surgery

5.0

He was great!He took his time and explained my diagnosis and gave me several treatment options