Kristen E. Fleager
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kristen Fleager is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and upper arm. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where she was a Division I athlete. Dr. Fleager earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, serving as class president for four years. She returned to Stanford to complete an orthopedic surgery residency. From there, she was selected for the prestigious Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, where she trained under world-renowned surgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Fleager is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Osteoarthritis.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 2007|University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas - 2007|Stanford University School Of Medicine - 2012

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - 2012

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Hand Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery Of The Hand
- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery Of The Hand
Surgery Of The Hand- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Hand and Upper Extremity, Harvard Medical School - 2013
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Harvard Medical School - 2013
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute - 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

360 West Top Doctors 2022

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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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

OrthoTexas
Grapevine, TX 76051
Other Locations
NTO Physician Partners PLLC, dba North Texas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
2535 Ira E. Woods Avenue, Grapevine, TX 76051
NTO Physician Partners PLLC, dba North Texas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
4501 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 101, Fort Worth, TX 76244
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, PLLC
4501 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76244
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, PLLC
2535 Ira E. Woods Ave, Ste 100, Grapevine, TX 76051
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, PLLC
2535 Ira E. Woods Avenue,, Suite 100 Ste 100, Grapevine, TX 76051
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, PLLC
4501 Heritage Trace Parkway,, Suite 101, Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76244
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen E. Fleager is classified as an Advanced expert for Rhizarthrosis, 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. Kristen E. Fleager specialize in?

While Dr. Kristen E. Fleager is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Kristen E. Fleager accept my insurance?

Dr. Kristen E. Fleager accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-481-2121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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