D. Christopher Tietze
Experienced in Concussion

Dr. D. Christopher Tietze

Internal Medicine | Sports Medicine
Texas Health Resources
WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
Dallas, TX 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Concussion
Texas Health Resources
WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

Dr. David Christopher Tietze is a board-certified and fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine doctor. He specializes in sports medicine care for the shoulder, hip, knee, and lower leg. Dr. Tietze focuses on delivering individualized care focused on each patient’s needs. He works closely with his patients to help them understand their diagnosis and make the best possible choices for their care.

Born in Edmond, Oklahoma, and raised in Tulsa, Dr. Tietze received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He then earned his medical degree from The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City before completing his internal medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He went on to further specialize in primary care sports medicine and completed a fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, learning the latest, proven techniques in nonsurgical care for bone, joint, muscle, and nerve-related injuries in athletes and active individuals.

In his practice, Dr. Tietze’s personal philosophy is that both patients and doctors are partners in addressing medical concerns. He is focused on helping educate patients in their diagnosis and helping them make a choice that fits their individual needs. Dr. Tietze enjoys learning something from every one of his patients.

Dr. Tietze is available to see patients at Carrell Clinic in Dallas and Frisco, Texas.

Dr. Tietze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Concussion. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Muscle Spasms.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine, Tulsa (2009)
Residency
Baylor University Medical Center - Internal Medicine (2012)
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Sports Medicine in TX
Fellowships
Ohio State University - Sports Medicine (2013)
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
Dallas, TX 75231
Call: 214-220-2468
Other Locations
WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
3800 Gaylord Parkway, Suite 710, Frisco, TX 75034
Call: 214-220-2468

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

The Cost of Return to Play Protocols in Collegiate Athletes Recovering from Coronavirus Disease 2019.
The Cost of Return to Play Protocols in Collegiate Athletes Recovering from Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Journal: Medicine and science in sports and exercise
Published: February 27, 2022
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