The 20 Best Rhizarthrosis Doctors in Texas, US

Timothy Niacaris is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Niacaris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

Sarah Kennedy, D.O., is a veteran of the United States Navy. Her military career began in 2005, when she reported to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to complete a family medicine internship. Her training continued at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., where she earned her flight surgeon wings. She spent the remainder of her operational career as the medical department head and senior medical officer at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine.</li> Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.</li> Serves as team physician for several area high schools and USA Judo.</li> Serves as event physician for multiple races and competitions around the Metroplex.</li></ul>Kennedy received an honorable discharge in 2010, and went on to complete her medical training in family medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and her primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of California in San Diego. She is board-certified in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine, and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine.Kennedy's areas of special focus include musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, osteopathic manipulative treatments, concussion management, platelet-rich plasma treatment, non-operative fracture management, and energy deficiency in sports, among other issues related to athletics and sports play.She has experience treating one of the most diverse athletic populations in the country including athletes of all ages and all performance levels, in sports ranging from football and basketball to ice hockey and rugby. Kennedy currently serves as a team physician for several area high schools, USA Judo, boxing, and multiple endurance events around the Metroplex. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Concussion, and Rhizarthrosis.

Dr. Katherine Kester is a board-certified family physician fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine. Her areas of special interest and focus include comprehensive concussion care, nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis, and acute muscular injuries. As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Katherine Kester believes that better health leads to better performance — in sports and in life. She currently serves on the medical staff for FC Dallas and Collin College, as well as several local high schools. She has previously provided medical coverage for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and She Believes Cups, other international soccer matches, and multiple NCAA Championship events (FCS Football, Basketball, and Gymnastics). She has previously served on the medical staffs for TCU, FWISD, Arlington ISD, National Collegiate Wrestling Championships, and Golden Gloves Boxing. Dr. Kester is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Kester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Concussion, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

Dr. Jared Cloud is a board-certified family physician with advanced fellowship training in sports medicine. He is dedicated to promoting better movement and overall health through specialty upper and lower extremity care, comprehensive sports-related injury and non-operative fracture care, concussion management, ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic-guided injection therapies, and osteopathic manipulative therapies. Dr. Cloud has served as a team physician for numerous collegiate and high school athletic teams, including Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University, as well as for community-sponsored sporting events. He has also provided physician coverage for Team USA Women’s Lacrosse and WTA Women’s Tennis.Dr. Cloud earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his family medicine residency and sports medicine fellowship through John Peter Smith Health Systems, also in Fort Worth. Dr. Cloud served as chief fellow during his final year in training. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Cloud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

Nathan Lesley is an Orthopedics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lesley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

Cameron Atkinson is a Hand Surgeon in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Atkinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

"Matthew F. Nevitt, MD, specializes in disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He treats adults and children for fractures, sports injuries, arthritis, tendon lacerations, and nerve compression. His practice includes wrist arthroscopy, joint replacement, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Nevitt is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and holds a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He sits on the board of Dallas Surgical Partners. He has been named to the Super Doctors® list in Texas Monthly and the Best Doctors in Dallas list by D Magazine. Born and raised in Dallas, Dr. Nevitt graduated valedictorian at Cistercian Preparatory School. He was a Presidential Scholar at Austin College and graduated with honors in Spanish. He completed his medical degree at UT Southwestern. He is married with four children. Dr. Nevitt has been nominated for the tenth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Nevitt was recognized by D Magazine as a ""Best Doctor in Collin County"" for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Dr. Nevitt has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list.". Dr. Nevitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Stuart Hilliard is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Hilliard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

Christopher Bates is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

Oscar Currie is an Orthopedics provider in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Currie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

Parham Pezeshk is a Radiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pezeshk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Rhizarthrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Patrick Molligan is an Orthopedics provider in Anchorage, Texas. Dr. Molligan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Molligan is currently accepting new patients.

Oliver Hunter is a Radiologist in Baytown, Texas. Dr. Hunter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Herniated Disk, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Todd Clarke is an Orthopedics provider in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Clarke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Stoebner has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Stoebner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Charles Kallina is an Orthopedics provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Kallina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Brian Hardy is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hardy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Jb Stephenson is a Hand Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Stephenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.

"""Dr. Troum is fellowship-trained and board-certified in hand surgery. He has more than 20 years of experience all in hand and upper-extremity surgery. He was honorary Surgeon General of Texas and has been quoted as a medical expert in national media. He is a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery.""". Dr. Troum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Originally from Marble Falls, Texas, Dr. Christopher Hopkins specializes in complex wrist and elbow trauma and minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. He performs a “suture-free” endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique, is published and has presented research on pediatric forearm fractures, lateral epicondylitis, and distal radius fractures. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in June of 2008, he then received his Doctor of Medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch in May of 2012. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at The Campbell Clinic (Memphis, Tennessee) in June of 2017 and Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital in July of 2017. In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Hopkins is also an avid runner and enjoys participating in marathons. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, daughter, and son, reading, weight training and playing tennis.  When asked about his perfect day, Dr. Hopkins replied, “Going for a long run in the morning and hanging out at the lake with my friends and family.”. Dr. Hopkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.