Rhianna Little, MD

Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
English
Child 0-17
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Meet Rhianna Little, MD

Dr. Little grew up in Canada before moving to the United States, finishing her undergraduate education at St. Cloud State University followed by a master’s degree at the University of North Dakota.

She began her medical training at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine followed by her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita.

Through Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO), she spent three months in Kumasi, Ghana, at the Accident and Emergency Center at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, assisting their faculty to train orthopedic surgeons. She later completed her pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Connecticut Children's (University of Connecticut).

Dr. Little enjoys teaching and has given numerous formal talks including:  Grand Rounds at CHRISTUS Children's: Common Orthopaedic Problems in Toddlers; The Psychology of Sports Injuries and Recovery; NISD Back-to-School Nurse Workshop: School Sports Injuries; and Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Residency lectures: Pediatric Knee and Ankle Injuries; Pediatric Sports Injuries.

She loves taking care of children, developing trust-based relationships, and educating patients and their families about their diagnosis and individualized treatment plans.


Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    Pediatric Specialty Clinic
    15900 La Cantera Pkwy., #19240, Suite 19240, San Antonio, TX 78256
    Hours
    Opening Soon
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • CHRISTUS
    Pediatric Specialty Clinic
    1434 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 300, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Hours
    Opening Soon
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • CHRISTUS
    Pediatric Specialty Clinic
    333 N. Santa Rosa St., 1st Floor, Floor 1, San Antonio, TX 78207
    Hours
    Opening Soon
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS Health Plan


Education & Certifications

Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Medical Education: University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.6
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (65)

5.0

Simply the best pediatric orthopedic physician around!

5.0

The worker who put the cast on is extremely kind and has a great personality fit to be in pediatrics.

5.0

Really nice and friendly and didn’t have to wait long and the office was clean

5.0

We were so happy with the care he received. Thank you to all at CHRISTUS health 😍😍😍

5.0

My son explained ans you listened to every single detail thank you

3.0

The explanations are a little fast and hard for the child to understand

5.0

Will refer when someone needing an opthamologist

5.0

Thank you for the amazing care!

5.0

She was great, she answered and explained all of my questions and concerns.

5.0

All was extra ordinary

5.0

She is amazing!! Always willing to listen to our questions and taking the time to answer them. She is very friendly and on top of everything!

5.0

Thanks

5.0

My daughter feels very comfortable with her.

5.0

Excellent service and doctor explained diagnosis to the point

5.0

Keep up the good work

5.0

Keep up the good work. Y'all are great 👍

3.0

I hope that you came go to the room faster and don’t keep us waiting like usual.

5.0

Good in explaining

3.0

It would be nice to be seen at time of appointment instead over an hour later only to be seen for less then 5 mins with the doctor

5.0

I would rather be told of delays upon arrival rather than after getting roomed. That way I could have to option of rescheduling if needed

5.0

Everything was great

5.0

Great place

4.0

I'm needing a second opinion and another x ray done .

5.0

Thank you!

4.0

No complaints

5.0

She was patient and asked questions

5.0

Dr. Little and her entire practice are top notch!

5.0

She was amazing. No complaints

5.0

Friendly

5.0

See main notes on Dr. Little - very impressive.

5.0

Very helpful

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Excellent awesome job 👍

4.0

I wish the doctor would’ve talked a little bit more to my daughter as well as myself.

5.0

Overall visit was very good

5.0

Dr. Rhianna Little is exceptional! Our son had surgery with her two years ago! This time we didn't even hesitated to go back to her.

5.0

Took the time with Raelynn to make sure she understood.

5.0

Very very knowledgeable

5.0

Excellent. Made my child and myself feel very comfortable.

5.0

That is all

5.0

Would highly recommend this Dr. to family and friends!

5.0

Absolutely great doctor and staff.

4.0

Na

5.0

N/A

5.0

Thank you to the staff !

5.0

Very impressed! Thank you all

3.0

I would of liked a more thorough break down on injury and explanation as to why she needed a long leg cast.

5.0

Excellent bedside manner.

5.0

The people were angels.

5.0

WE LOVE YOU DR LITTLE!!!

5.0

I was more then happy with our visit and the way things went. They explained everything very well and cover every detail of our procedure

5.0

Really good dr. I will recommend her to my family and friends

4.0

I WAS MORE IMPRESSED WITH THIS VISIT COMPARED TO THE WAY THE NURSE HANDLED SETTING UP THE MRI. WHICH I HAD TO DO MYSELF. I ALMOST LOST HOPE FOR THIS DR BUT SHE CAME BACK STRONG TO DEFEND HER REPUTATION. NO THANKS TO THE NURSE

5.0

Ever good

5.0

I was pleased with everything

4.0

I had to dontbe legwork to get her mri setup what a shame

5.0

The wait time in the lobby was long that's about it.

5.0

Great physician and staff!

5.0

Yes

5.0

Great overall

4.0

Great service

5.0

Amazingly nice!

5.0

Dr. Little is fantastic.

5.0

Everything has gone very well. We appreciate the great care they have taken in taking care of my son.

5.0

My son really feels comfortable with Dr Little and usually asks her questions about his concerns more than the parents