
Overview
"Dr. Pagenkopf is a board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon with professional interests in acute orthopedic trauma, including pelvis, acetabulum and periarticular fracture fixation. He has expertise in complications of orthopedic trauma, including treatment of nonunions and malunions. Dr. Pagenkopf has authored multiple journal articles and textbook chapters and lectured internationally on the topic of orthopedic trauma. He is a retired Navy Captain, having served 34 years as a Navy adversary pilot, aeronautical engineer, TOPGUN instructor, flight surgeon and combat-experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon. When not working, he enjoys bicycling and traveling. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read more here.".
Dr. Pagenkopf is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Pagenkopf is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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5220 W University Dr POB II,, Ste 220, Mckinney, TX 75071
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After obtaining his M.D. at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Cheng completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at U.C. Davis and his spine surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgery group at Washington University in St. Louis. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Cheng was a tenured Full Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He has over 76 peer-reviewed publications, 9 book chapters, has given over 184 presentations at national and international meetings, and was a Deputy Editor for The Spine Journal. Dr. Cheng has received many awards including the Timothy Bray Trauma Award from U.C. Davis, the Saul Halpern Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year Award from Stanford, the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Prize in Clinical Research, and Outstanding Paper Awards from the North American Spine Society.Dr. Cheng specializes in the latest surgical techniques in the spine including minimally-invasive surgery, cervical surgery, complex deformities, and revisions of other surgeries with less-than optimal outcomes. He is well-accustomed to all pathologies in the spine including degenerative disorders, deformity, trauma, infections, and tumors. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf by calling their office at 469-800-5220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf specialize in?
While Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric L. Pagenkopf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-5220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Pagenkopf isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
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- Infectious ArthritisDr. Pagenkopf isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.

