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TESTIMONIALS

I was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis when I was 10 and I began to see Dr. Gottschalk when I was 12. As someone who has seen many doctors, I can say there are few who are as kind as he is.

I have undergone almost two dozen surgeries over 8 years with Dr. Gottschalk and he was with me every step of the way. He has never been afraid to go above and beyond to make sure I had the best care possible and be there for me.

Truly, he is one of the most dedicated physicians I have ever met and I am thankful to be his patient."

- Molly M.

Meet Molly

We Love This Family

Dr. Gottschalk is an exceptional physician who has treated two of my children. Not only is he a brilliant, highly trained and skilled surgeon who completed the most competitive programs, but he also always maintains a warm and caring bedside manner.

We have now had the experience of seeing him following an acute hand emergency and during a less critical but ongoing growth related leg pain. In both scenarios, he thoughtfully and patiently answered our every question even when it extended past his usual clinic hours.

His concerned and conservative approach calmed not only my child but the worried parent and yielded complete recoveries. Dr. Gottschalk is so passionate about his calling that he completed studies in overlapping specialties and continues to spend his rare vacations treating children in underserved countries.

Austin is blessed to have such a qualified and caring physician to entrust our children!"

- Amanda M.

At 16, our son sustained a pretty severe injury to his left arm during football practice. Nate was devastated — this was his last spring off-season with his teammates in preparing for his senior year.

He told Dr. Ellington how bummed out he was in sustaining such an injury going into the senior year of high school as varsity Quarterback. Without missing a beat, Dr. Ellington put him at ease and made him feel comfortable.

As a college offensive linemen back in the day, Dr. Ellington joked about how offensive linemen always took care of Quarterbacks, and that he was going to do the very same for Nate.

Almost immediately, my wife and I could see the special bond between Dr. Ellington and Nate and the reassurance and confidence coming from our son. Needless to say, Nate fully recovered from his injury and was back on the field for his senior year.

Words cannot express how we feel about Dr. Ellington and what he means to Nate and our family! Nate’s mom and I are forever grateful and thankful for him."

- Tim J.

Star Quarterback Nate!

It was stressful moving to Central Texas while our daughter was in the middle of treatment for several orthopedic issues. She was born with a rare neurological disorder, Moebius Syndrome, as well as some other congenital abnormalities. When we met with Dr. Ellington, he assessed her condition and decided to bring in the team to consult and lay out a treatment plan for her.

With their team approach to her care, she underwent a series of surgeries. Being only 7 years old, this was a scary time for both her and us but the doctors and staff at CTPO made all the difference in our experience.

With the surgical interventions and physical therapy she received, she is now walking straighter than ever and gaining strength faster compared to before. Our family felt at ease almost immediately with the team of doctors that we met at CTPO, and we would tell you that you will be in great hands with them. Abigail’s visits with the doctors and therapists are always a highlight to her day. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our choice to trust this team!"

- Stacey F.

Abigail and Her Fave Doc!

Millie Says Hi!

All three of my kids have seen Dr. Gottschalk for broken or sprained wrists and elbows. When you’re in the room with him, he makes your child feel like the most important person in the universe and that there aren’t 30 other people waiting for him.

He’s extremely patient and will literally sit on the ground and talk to your child first and then explain everything to the parents.

Dr. Gottschalk is so passionate about his work and the children he helps; he exudes this throughout all of his interactions and conversations. He is a one-of-a-kind doctor—We are so lucky to have him in Austin!"

- Carolyn H.

"When we walked in the first time to meet Kevin McHorse, my son was nervous he would never athletically be the same. Kevin was immediately welcoming, encouraging and straightforward with him. His authenticity has never wavered and the trust that has been built is implicit.

I would recommend him without a doubt to anyone seeking out therapy for prevention and or injury recovery. My son has not only recovered athletically but has become stronger, more confident, and learned injury prevention along the way!"

- Julie C.

"In 2019, Presley received a devastating L5 vertebrae fracture. She was in terrible pain and in an extremely uncomfortable brace. We started working with Dr. Kaufman a few weeks after the diagnosis and what a difference he made for her!

He helped her regain her strength and turned her attitude completely around. She looked forward to her appointments every week and still asks to visit him. He truly has a gift for working and healing children! We are so thankful for him!"

- Abbey W.

"In 2013, I came to CTPO after I dislocated my knee during off-season training and started physical therapy with Chelsey Walker. By the time season practice started, Chelsey had me running, jumping, and strong enough to play again.

CTPO has treated injuries on me literally from head to toe and Chelsey Walker has been my physical therapist for almost all of my rehab, she's amazing! I can truly say that without CTPO and their staff, I would not be as strong as I am today."

- Macy W.