David M. Bloome, MD

Dr Bloome is fantastic - from his bedside manner, to his recommendations, to his efficiency / ability to quickly address problems and resolve. He’s humble and down to earth. Thank you sir!

I highly recommend Dr. David Bloome to anyone with an orthopedic issue involving the foot or ankle. I sustained a gunshot wound to my lower right leg and ankle during the Vietnam War. This traumatic injury plagued me for decades. I have lived with chronic pain as well as decreasing ability to participate in activities that involve more than minimal walking or being on my feet. Dr. Bloome was able to help me immeasurably by performing a triple ankle fusion. I am now pain-free and my activity level has increased. Dr. Bloome had the expertise and experience to know what to do and executed the procedure well. He is a very patient and proficient communicator. He explains the problem, any options, and his recommendations, plus answers questions about the surgery and recovery period. He and his office staff, especially Cristal, were always very available to support me through post-surgery and extended rehab. He also shows sincere concern for his patients and is kind and compassionate.
The results of my triple ankle fusion greatly exceeded my expectations and altered my life for the better.

Dr Bloom is always very kind and knowledgeable. He is efficient and does what is needed to take care of the problem. Today he is actually referring me to a podiatrist because he feels they can best treat my problem that will require the least downtime. I would totally recommend him and his practice.

I am a 53yo female that has 80yo arthritis in the large toe joints of both feet. I went to Dr. Bloom with intentions of getting a joint replacement, but after speaking with him, I feel he gave me the best advice for my situation. We decided a fusion would be the best remedy. I had the surgery in December 2021, and was released in April 2022. Dr. Bloom is an excellent surgeon and physician. He is compassionate about what he does and it showed before, during, and after my care…he even called the day after my surgery to see how I was doing. How many physicians do that any more? I highly recommend him for any foot/ankle related disorder you may have. Thank you Dr. Bloom.

Dr. Richard Bloome & Fondren Orthopedic Hospital provide the highest level of treatment & aftercare I've ever experienced. I am so blessed to have been treated by Dr. Bloome, & the World Class team of professionals at Fonden Orthopedic Hospital.

I can personally attest, "You can count on them to provide the absolute best care possible". A level that I thought only existed for Very Important People with unlimited resources.

Here is my story. On Sunday May 19th, 2019 I was at a USABMX Race with my 10 year old son who races locally, Statewide, and Nationally, when I had a traumatic injury to my left foot / ankle while practicing. (picture attached with review)

As I was laying in the dirt after a bad wreck, next thing I know I was surrounded by the amazing members of the USABMX Community. I remember several people shouting "Call 911", & I calmly said, "No, my son is in the gate about to race and does not know what has happened to me, I cannot get his mother on the phone, & I am not going anywhere until I know my son is in good care".

"Kim" the track operators wife wife came over to me and said, "I will make sure that Jacob gets home safely and she handed me a piece of paper with her cell phone number on it".

A Husband & Wife came over to me and the group that was helping me & said, "Why don't we put him in the passenger seat of his truck, I will drive him to the hospital, my wife will follow us, & then bring me back?"

Next several men were carrying me to my truck, the BMX Track Operators wife had already placed pillows and towels on the floorboard of the passenger seat to help elevate & cushion me.

As we left the the track I looked over at the man driving me in my truck & said, "It's not an accident that I happened to park next to you today", he smiled and continued to drive.

While I was in triage & before he left I looked at him & said, "I'm a believer, & any doubts I've ever had as to if there is such a thing as a Guardian Angel you have proven there is, thank you so much!" He smiled & left. My spirit was now fully awakened.

When I was being discharged from the Emergency-Room they provided me with a referral for an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Katy area. The next day I went & met with him & was told, "Yeah, you are going to need a few Titanium Rods & about 50 screws". He was much younger than me, and did not impress me.

I called a Friend who is a Risk Analyst for a Large Network of Hospitals & asked her, "Can you check out this Doctor for me & let me know what you think?" She said, "Yes, give me about 30 minutes". She called me back & said, "There is nothing negative about him, however he has only been practicing for 3 years". This along with the way I was treated made it very clear that I needed to research my alternate options.

I started searching keywords: "Best Orthopedic Surgeon, Houston" & Dr. Richard Bloome & Fondren Orthopedics kept coming up via Google Search.

Through my network of friends I found two that knew Dr. Bloome. With their help I was able to see him that day. When I met Dr. Bloome his professionalism put me at ease. When he said, "You are having surgery tomorrow afternoon, this operation cannot wait." I felt a sense of relief wash over me.

My surgury was a success, how I was treated before and after I can only compare to a 5 Star Hotel / Resort.

When asked, "what would you like for breakfast?" I asked, "anything?" She replied "If we cannot make it I will let you know". I ordered two breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs & with chicken breast & cheddar cheese, picante suace on the side, a fruit medley, a Cup of Coffee + 1 Cup of Nonfat or 2% Milk, and 3 Packs of Splenda. I woke up & saw that in front of me I took a picture to preserve the moment.

From pre surgury evaluation, to post surgery aftercare - starting with aquatic physical therapy, then as I progressed and made it out of the water to physical therapy - all at Fondren Orthopedic Hospital nothing could have been handled more professionally.

Thank you Dr. Richard Bloome and all the great people at Fondren Orthopedics...