The 20 Best Knee Replacement Doctors near Plano, TX

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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

"Dr. Yousuf's practice focuses on hip and knee replacements. He utilizes surgical and technological advancements to offer his patients relief from joint pain, including partial knee replacements and anterior hip approach. Dr. Yousuf attended medical school at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA, and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Oklahoma. He then received advanced training in joint replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Yousuf is board certified and recently achieved the distinction of being a Certified Physician Executive by the American Association of Physician Leaders. In 2016, he was presented the Healing Hands award by the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Yousuf is actively involved in teaching residents and medical students and has participated as an instructor for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Residents course in Arthroplasty. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and is certified to perform robotic joint replacements. Dr. Yousuf enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. They love cooking, traveling and swimming together. He is an avid car enthusiast. In his younger years, he used to quarter mile race his Camaro Z28 and Trans Am. He now rarely goes over the speed limit. Dr. Yousuf was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Yousuf was recognized by D Magazine as a ""Best Doctor in Collin County"" for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read more here. Dr. Yousuf has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Yousuf has been named a Top Doc for 2025 by Living Well Magazine. Read Dr. Yousuf's article, ""Pickleball injuries: Just how dangerous is America’s new favorite sport?"" . Read Dr. Yousuf's article, ""Is robotic surgery right for your knee or hip replacement? What you need to know."" Read Dr. Yousuf's article, ""Joint health: A complete guide to lifelong mobility."" Click the videos below to learn more about Dr. Yousuf and his practice: Meet Khalid Yousuf, MD, MS Practice philosophy Recovery after joint replacement What is arthritis? Our Joint Replacement team at BSW Orthopedic Associates of Dallas". Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Yousuf is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Arash Rezaei is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Rezaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis and Knee Replacement.

John Barrington is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Barrington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other 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. Mollabashy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with an interest in the care of patients with benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors. The surgical treatment of tumors and restoration of the skeleton have been lifelong professional pursuits of his. Dr. Mollabashy is actively involved in the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Conference every month, where he is included in a panel of experts who review patient cases and provide treatment recommendations. Outside of work, Dr. Mollabashy is a father of two girls, who make him proud daily. His wife is supportive and a rock to keep him grounded. He is a pretty big sports fan, cheering for Indiana Hoosiers Basketball and Pittsburgh Steeler Football. Dr. Mollabashy enjoys reading American history, the history of science and historical fiction. He also enjoys classical music, and his favorite composers are Antonin Dvorak and Sergei Rachmaninoff. One of his favorite pieces is Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor played by Khatia Buniatishvili. Dr. Mollabashy was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Mollabashy's article, ""Replacing a replacement: When an artificial joint wears out."" Read Dr. Mollabashy's article, ""Complex joint replacement and revision: An FAQ"" . Dr. Mollabashy has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025.". Dr. Mollabashy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mollabashy is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

"Dr. Gilbert is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors and sarcomas. In addition, he treats patients with failed or infected joint replacements requiring revision surgery. He also performs standard joint replacements and a variety of other general orthopedic procedures. In his limited free time, Dr. Gilbert enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf. Dr. Gilbert was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,  2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Gilbert 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. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025.". Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Bone Tumor, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gilbert is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Cyrus Abbaschian is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Abbaschian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Donald Hohman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hohman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Yi Xiong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plano, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Xiong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Knee Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

"Richard Rhodes, MD specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee.  Dr. Rhodes has a special interest in shoulder and knee dislocations and ligament repair.  Dr. Rhodes is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.  Dr. Rhodes attended UT Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon completing additional training in arthroscopy while serving as Chief for the Sixth Air Mobility Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command, he trained with two of the country’s top shoulder surgeons at Tampa General Hospital.  He also served as team physician for the Special Operations Parachute Demonstration team.  Dr. Rhodes has served as a team physician for multiple professional and amateur sports in DFW.  Dr. Rhodes has cared for athletes from the WNBA, IFL, NFL, Dallas Jr. Stars, WTA tennis, MMA, and Professional CrossFit, and countless high school, college, and amateur athletes.  Having attended undergrad at Texas A&M University, he loves cheering for the Aggies. He is also a fan of Texas high school sports, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dr. Rhodes is now performing a new type of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery in North Texas. This new technique uses a medical device to promote natural healing. The implant is a bovine collagen sponge which allows new cells, collagen and blood vessels to replace the implant within 6-8 weeks, resulting in a healed ACL. Dr. Rhodes is the first to perform a double implant using this technique. The benefits of using this technique include preserving the native ACL, may reduce the risk of re-injury and eliminates the need for a graft from another part of the body. Click here to read about a young patient of Dr. Rhodes who successfully had this procedure and the impact it's had on an athlete who is still growing. In his spare time, Dr. Rhodes enjoys spending time with family, volunteering with youth, golfing, and target shooting. Dr. Rhodes has been selected as a Best Doctor in Collin/Dallas County 2018, 2020, 2021,  2022 and 2024 by D Magazine. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read more here . Dr. Rhodes was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Rhodes' article, ""5 ways to relieve pain from shoulder impingement"" .". Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Rhodes is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Peter Derman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Derman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

"Dr. Wood is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction. His specific interests include minimally invasive anterior hip arthroplasty, robotic hip and knee arthroplasty, complex hip and knee reconstruction, outpatient joint arthroplasty, and kinematic alignment knee arthroplasty. Outside of work, Dr. Wood enjoys date nights with his wife and exploring new parks with his children. He also enjoys everything football, freshwater fishing and weightlifting. What happens if you artificial knee, hip or shoulder joint starts acting up? Dr. Wood explains how a joint revision procedure can benefit patients who are having issues with an artificial joint, or who have cancer or other rare conditions affecting their joints. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Read more here .". Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Wood is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Frederick Duffy is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Knee Replacement, and Lymphadenectomy.

Shaista Walji is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Walji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Sepsis, Knee Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Mark Brickey is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Brickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureteroscopy and Endoscopy.

Dean Perfetti is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Perfetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Gerhard Maale is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Maale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 34 other 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.

Jorge Casas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Casas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Casas is currently accepting new patients.

J Stephen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Knee Replacement. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Stephen is currently accepting new patients.