
Overview
Roger H. Emerson, M.D., comes from a family of physicians. His father was an obstetrician and his grandfather a general surgeon. “It was very natural for me to pursue medicine,” he says.“What made me want to pursue orthopedics was seeing the excellent results my father experienced when he had total hip surgery. While I was in college, my father’s hip became increasingly uncomfortable, and he was unable to ski with the family or play ball with his kids. After his surgery, he was like a new man.”Emerson completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College, his medical education at Yale Medical School, and orthopedic studies at Harvard. He was the chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a fellow in reconstructive surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is a member of both the Knee Society and Hip Society, highly-selective organizations made up of the most prestigious joint surgeons in the United States. He has served as the director of the Joint Institute at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, and is active in teaching and research.Emerson's focus is on primary hip and knee surgery, especially less-invasive techniques. He offers hip surgery using the anterior supine approach, which helps patients recover faster with less pain. He also offers partial knee implants and total knee surgery using custom instrument guides designed exclusively for each patient.
Dr. Emerson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Emerson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6020 W Parker Rd, Ste 470, Plano, TX 75093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dallas Fort Worth Sarcoma Group
Gerhard Maale is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Maale is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Caffey Disease, Osteochondroma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Maale is currently accepting new patients.
Legacy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PLLC
Dr. Chaim is an orthopedic surgeon who is a native of Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery residency, Dr. Chaim completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, and a second fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Center for Orthopedic Care in Cincinnati, OH.In his current practice, Dr. Chaim provides treatment for patients with orthopedic conditions focusing on injuries or ailments of the foot and ankle. He provides a broad scope of care for conditions ranging from bunions to fracture care to post-traumatic reconstruction.In his free time, Dr. Chaim enjoys reading, classical music, biking, hiking and scuba diving. Dr. Chaim is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Chaim is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chaim is currently accepting new patients.
Plano Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
John Barrington is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Barrington is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Barrington is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Barrington is currently accepting new patients.
Texas Center For Joint Replacement - Plano
Richard D. Reitman, M.D., specializes in total joint replacement surgeries of the shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and knee. He joined the Texas Center for Joint Replacement staff in July 2000. He also has advanced training in the area of complicated hip and knee revision surgery.After completing his undergraduate work in engineering at Michigan State University, and his medical training at Wayne State in Michigan, he studied orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Harvard Combined Orthopedic surgery training program in Boston, Mass. His fellowships included joint replacement surgery at Brigham and Women's at Massachusetts General Hospitals in Boston. There he studied hip, knee and shoulder replacement techniques and participated in a study of a new type of total ankle implant that improves motion with less bone loss than current methods. He was appointed as a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School during his stay there.Reitman believes in joint preservation surgery. He offers many surgeries that are designed for people whose joint disease is not advanced enough for total joint surgery, but causes them enough discomfort that they are ready for treatment. These techniques include arthroscopy and osteotomy, as well as other procedures. He is very interested in exercise and therapy as treatment for arthritis.You can often see Reitman running or biking along the roads of the North Texas area as he trains for marathons and triathlons. Dr. Reitman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Reitman is currently accepting new patients.
Texas Back Institute - Plano
Jack Zigler is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Zigler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Kyphosis, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Zigler is currently accepting new patients.
Texas Back Institute - Plano
Richard Guyer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Guyer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Guyer is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Roger H. Emerson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Roger H. Emerson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Roger H. Emerson by calling their office at 972-608-8868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Roger H. Emerson a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Roger H. Emerson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Roger H. Emerson specialize in?
While Dr. Roger H. Emerson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Roger H. Emerson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Roger H. Emerson has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Roger H. Emerson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Roger H. Emerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Roger H. Emerson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-608-8868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute PainDr. Emerson isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Emerson isDistinguished. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Emerson isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- BowlegsDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knock KneesDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- TendinitisDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Emerson isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Progressive Osseous HeteroplasiaDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia.
- ScoliosisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SynovitisDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Trochlear DysplasiaDr. Emerson isExperienced. Learn about Trochlear Dysplasia.




