The 20 Best Decorticate Posture Doctors Near Me in melissa, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Decorticate Posture near melissa, TX. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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11 providers found
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists

    3080 Sam Rayburn Hwy, 
    Melissa, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Parker is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Melissa, Texas. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Richard D. Jelsma MD, PA

    4510 Medical Center Drive, Suite 110, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Jelsma is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Jelsma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. Dr. Jelsma is board certified in Sports Medicine- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jelsma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required
    8876 Synergy Dr, Suite 100, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dominique Nickson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Nickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Nickson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Spine Team Texas - Allen

    1120 Raintree Cir, Ste 110, 
    Allen, TX 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Mcpherson is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Mcpherson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Dr. Mcpherson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Spine Team Texas - Allen

    1120 Raintree Cir, Ste 110, 
    Allen, TX 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Garrigues is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Garrigues is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Garrigues is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - McKinney

    6850 TPC Dr, Ste 116, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Thompson is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. His clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - McKinney

    6850 TPC Dr, Ste 116, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Snow is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Decerebrate Posture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Snow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Total Orthopedics Sports & Spine

    7300 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 165, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Burg is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Burg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Burg is board certified in Orthopedics - - and Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Burg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    963 State Hwy 121, Ste 1150, 
    Allen, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Hines is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis. Dr. Hines is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Brent Belvin MD PA

    1101 Raintree Cir Ste 240, 
    Allen, TX 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Powell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Office

    103 McKinney St, 
    Farmersville, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gloria Gamboa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Farmersville, Texas. Dr. Gamboa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, Hypermethioninemia, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder. Dr. Gamboa is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Decorticate Posture?

    Decorticate posture is an abnormal posturing in which a person is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight. The arms are bent in toward the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest.

    This type of posturing is a sign of severe damage in the brain. People who have this condition should get medical attention right away.

    When should I see a Decorticate Posture doctor near melissa, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Decorticate Posture doctor near melissa, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Decorticate Posture doctors near melissa, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Decorticate Posture doctors near melissa, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Decorticate Posture doctor near melissa, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Decorticate Posture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Decorticate Posture doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Decorticate Posture doctor near melissa, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Decorticate Posture doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Decorticate Posture doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Decorticate Posture doctors near melissa, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Decorticate Posture doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Decorticate Posture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Decorticate Posture doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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