Jason D. Alder

Overview

"Jason D Alder, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon. He is the Director of Spinal Surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial.  He completed his training at top-ranked medical institutions including Orthopedic Surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital and a combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Dr. Alder is a specialist in minimally invasive spine procedures and offers patients a comprehensive approach to spinal care, with a focus on patient safety and individualized treatment. Dr. Alder is a leading expert in the most modern advancements, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic spine surgery, stereotactic computer-navigated spine surgery and motion-preserving operations. He is experienced in all aspects of spine surgery, including laminectomies, discectomies, fusions and artificial disc replacements. In addition to authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Alder has designed instruments essential to spinal surgery that are now being used worldwide. He has traveled in the US and internationally to present his work and also instruct surgeons in advanced spinal surgery techniques. Dr. Alder is proud to have trained and work in Texas. He treats all of his patients the same way he would treat his own family and would never recommend anything for his patients that he wouldn’t for a family member. He believes that most spine problems can be solved without surgery, but when surgery is necessary, the least invasive options should always be used. When not working, he loves spending time with his wife and three children, playing and coaching sports, and being a local founding member and team captain for All Pro Dads. Dr. Alder was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doc for 2023 and 2025 and Best Docs Collin County for 2024. He has also been recognized by Texas Monthly as a “Rising Star”  for 2024 and 2025. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read Dr. Alder's article, ""Why does my back hurt after lifting weights? Understanding fitness lower back pain.""".

His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Alder is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Graduate Institution

University Of Minnesota Medical School - 2008|University Of Arizona College Medicine - 2010|University Of Oklahoma-Tulsa - 2012|Houston Methodist Hospital - 2016

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital - 2016

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IN

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Spine Surgery, Mayo Clinic - 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Frisco
4401 Coit Rd, Ste 203, Frisco, TX 75035
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway
16050 Everwell Ln Professional Pavilion I,, Ste 310, Frisco, TX 75033
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