"Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Venkat Rapuri, M.D., is fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction (total joint replacement surgeries). He has more than two decades of clinical experience focused on providing advanced and minimally invasive orthopedic surgical care to active individuals and athletes.Fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction</li>Fellow, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons</li>Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons</li></ul>Dr. Rapuri received his medical degree from the Guntur Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences in Guntur, India, in 1994. He went on to train in the area of general surgery through the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom before earning his master's degree in orthopaedics at James Cook University Hospital in Teesside, U.K. Dr. Rapuri came to the United States in 2003 to complete his internship and orthopedic residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa., followed by fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz.Dr. Rapuri's areas of special focus include traditional and less-invasive surgical approaches to hip replacement, with the majority of his primary hip replacement procedures taking place through the table-less Direct Anterior Approach. He also focuses on custom and uni-knee replacements, hip and knee revision surgery, and treatments for hip and knee trauma and joint infections.Prior to joining Orthopedic Medicine Specialists, Dr. Rapuri worked as an adult reconstructive orthopedic surgeon with Healthspan Medical Group and Ahuja Medical Center in Ohio. He has also consulted in the area of surgeon education.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: Jessie Hunt - Orthopedic Medicine Specialists</a>". Dr. Rapuri is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Synovectomy.

Originally from Marble Falls, Texas, Dr. Christopher Hopkins specializes in complex wrist and elbow trauma and minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. He performs a “suture-free” endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique, is published and has presented research on pediatric forearm fractures, lateral epicondylitis, and distal radius fractures. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in June of 2008, he then received his Doctor of Medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch in May of 2012. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at The Campbell Clinic (Memphis, Tennessee) in June of 2017 and Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital in July of 2017. In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Hopkins is also an avid runner and enjoys participating in marathons. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, daughter, and son, reading, weight training and playing tennis.  When asked about his perfect day, Dr. Hopkins replied, “Going for a long run in the morning and hanging out at the lake with my friends and family.”. Dr. Hopkins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

Originally from Monett, Missouri, Dr. Jason Lowry is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon, specializing in reconstruction of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Lowry offers several surgical solutions to his patients, including the extremely successful direct anterior replacement and revision of the hip. Dr. Lowry received his Doctorate of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha, NE) in 2003, his Residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2008, and his Fellowship at the Adult Reconstruction Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics. Dr. Lowry has been recognized for his hard work, philanthropy, and care. In 2017, he was recognized as a Distinguished Medical Member of the American Arthritis Foundation and has been consistently recognized by his orthopedic peers as a Top Doc and Super Doc in North Texas. He thoroughly enjoys helping patients regain their mobility and get back to enjoying their lives again. Aside from his many accomplishments as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lowry enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing at home. Dr. Lowry is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Clinton Bell is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Bell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

A lifelong Texan, Dr. Eric Wieser is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, who has been practicing in North Texas since 2004.  After graduating with honors from Trinity University in 1994, Dr. Wieser completed Medical School with honors from the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2003, he finished his Residency at Vanderbilt University. Following his Fellowship in Spine Medicine at the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Wieser returned to North Texas and joined the staff of Arlington Orthopedic Associates where he became one of the co-founders of the Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital in Arlington. In addition to his many professional accolades, Dr. Wieser is the founder and medical director of the Texas Comprehensive Spine Center, where he specializes in minimally-invasive spinal surgery as well as complex cervical and lumbar spinal reconstruction. Dr. Wieser has been consistently recognized by his peers as a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth Magazine, Big D Magazine, Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, and has been featured in several periodicals in Texas. Aside from his medical accomplishments, Dr. Wieser is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, running, going to the lake, and cheering on his favorite sports team, the Dallas Cowboys. Dr. Wieser is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

John Drkulec is an Orthopedics provider in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Drkulec is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jay Pond is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Pond is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Originally from Union Lake, Michigan, Dr. Mark Kazewych specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He graduated from Kettering University (GMI Engineering and Management Institute) in 1990 but later decided to pursue a career in medicine and attended Northeastern Ohio Universities College Of Medicine. Dr. Kazewych graduated Medical School in 1995 and Residency at Henry Ford HealthSystems. Dr. Kazewych specializes in orthopedic surgery including advanced arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, and hip as well as joint preservation surgery. He has had over 20 years of experience and he has been recognized by America's Top Orthopedic Surgeons as well as Good Morning Texas. In 2018 he became the Official Team Physician of the University of Texas at Arlington Athletics. In 2022 he was selected as the Lead Orthopedic Surgeon for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings. Dr. Kazewych has used his engineering background to assist in the design and manufacturing of orthopedic implants.  He is currently active as an FDA researcher for the national research study of Cartiheal, a cutting-edge new technology to restore damaged cartilage.  He has special interest in preserving joints through the use of MACI, osteotomies (limb realignment) cadaveric joint replacement. When indicated, Dr. Kazewych also performs traditional shoulder, knee and hip replacements. Dr. Kazewych admits that quitting engineering was one of his biggest challenges, but he doesn’t regret his decision. Outside of his busy work schedule he makes time to watch and coach his sons in hockey. Dr. Kazewych is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Even is a native Texan, born and raised in Willis, TX. He attended Texas A&M University on a full athletic scholarship and then went to the University of Texas-Houston to obtain his medical degree. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University, he completed his spine fellowship (specialized training in spinal surgery) at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Even specializes in surgery of all degenerative, traumatic, sports-related and oncologic disorders of the spine using advanced minimally invasive techniques. His contributions in world-renowned publications and his aptitude for research have been recognized through several awards and speaking opportunities at national spine meetings. Dr. Even is currently the spine surgery consultant to the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, LLC, Dallas Stars Hockey Club, LLC, and Dallas Baptist University Athletic Department. Dr. Even is married and has four children. He spends his free time with his family and enjoys boating, water-skiing, sporting events, working out and being an active member of Gateway Church. He is also very active in medical missions and spends two weeks per year in Guatemala providing free spine care to the people ofGuatemala. Dr. Even is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jesus Rey is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rey is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Vishal Patel is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Paul Freudigman is an Orthopedics provider in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Freudigman has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Shane Seroyer is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Seroyer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Edward Mairura is an Orthopedics provider in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Mairura is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Donald Stewart is a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. His interests consist of a blend of sports medicine as well as trauma and hindfoot/midfoot reconstruction. He completed his Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Foundation Orthopedic Athletic and Reconstruction Research Fellowship in Houston in 2008 as well as another two-month fellowship in Germany. Since 2007, Dr. Stewart has volunteered as the assistant team physician for Rice Athletics and the Houston Rockets. He also treats achilles injuries and in cases that require surgery, he will perform minimally invasive incisions for faster healing time. As a native of Fort Worth, he spends his free time hosting cookouts with his family and friends. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Kohler Disease.

Francisco Rodriguez is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

Ryan Murphy is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy.

Thad Dean is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Dean is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Jon Walsh is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Walsh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bowlegs, Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Knock Knees.

John Tenny is an Orthopedics provider in Lancaster, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Senthil Sambandam is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sambandam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Gregory Moore is an Orthopedics provider in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Edgar Araiza is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Araiza is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteotomy and Hip Replacement.

Alexander Cho is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Ray Aronowitz is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aronowitz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.