"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.

Dr. Powell Auer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist. Dr. Auer has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He is affiliated with medical facilities Christus Highland Medical Center and Specialists Hospital Shreveport. Dr. Auer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.

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.

Dr. Khazzam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined Baylor Scott & White Health following 14 years in practice at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as the chief of shoulder surgery.Dr. Khazzam specializes in evaluating and treating atraumatic and traumatic shoulder injuries. He specializes in reparative and complex shoulder reconstruction surgery. Dr. Khazzam uses his advanced orthopedics training to provide highly individualized care for patients of all ages and activity levels, from amateur athletes to seasoned pros and beyond. His expertise includes the latest surgical and nonsurgical advancements to alleviate pain and restore function, offering innovative arthroscopic surgery as well as open surgical management procedures, depending on the demands of the disorder. He is uniquely adept at performing revision shoulder surgery, total shoulder replacements, and reverse total shoulder replacements—which are complex surgeries needed for only the severest injuries. Dr. Khazzam is very active in clinical and basic science research, with a primary interest in outcomes-based research and evidence-based medicine. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Khazzam has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Khazzam is an active member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. There he holds the distinction of a Neer Circle Fellow which is an honor given to members who have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Khazzam is very active in research and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff (“ARC) study : randomized clinical trial comparing operative and non-operative treatment for rotator cuff tears that develop over time. This study aims to find out which treatment works better and for whom, in order to help patients in the future select the best treatment for them. Degenerative rotator-cuff disorders Current concepts review: revision rotator cuff repair Risk factors associated with degenerative glenohumeral osteoarthritis Obesity is associated with muscle atrophy in rotator cuff tear Risk factor prediction and categorization for glenohumeral osteoarthritis: A classification and regression tree analysis Low success rate of closed reductions when treating dislocations after reverse shoulder arthroplasty Magnetic resonance imaging identification of rotator cuff retears after repair: interobserver and intraobserver agreement Management of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis evidence-based clinical practice guideline Click here to read more of Dr. Khazzam’s research publications. Dr. Khazzam is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bone Graft, and Endoscopy.

David Podeszwa is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Podeszwa is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Richard Roberts is an Orthopedics provider in Irving, Texas. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

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.

Anthony Riccio is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Riccio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Flat Feet, Claw Foot, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Jaysson Brooks is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Lawson Copley is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copley is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Toxic Synovitis.

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.

Andrew Simpson is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Simpson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Antonia Chen is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Oscar Taunton is an Orthopedics provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Taunton is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Charles Johnston is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johnston is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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.

Robert Bayless is an Orthopedics provider in Irving, Texas. Dr. Bayless has been practicing medicine for over 43 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

Steven Sanders is an Orthopedics provider in Irving, Texas. Dr. Sanders has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.

Sharon Walton is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Walton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Originally from Houston, Dr. Adam Crawford specializes in total joint arthroplasty, cartilage restoration techniques, and all types of fracture care with a unique sub-specialty interest in foot and ankle surgery. ... /> He received his Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in May of 2007, his Residency at the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2012, and his fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery in 2013 at the world-renown Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Between his busy schedule of work and spending time with his family, including his wonderful wife Christina and his 3 children Cameron, Joel and Jonah, Dr. Crawford is an accomplished photographer and has parts of his collection displayed prominently in our AOA Irving Clinic. He participates in a multitude of activities such as hiking, swimming, running, and watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. When asked what his perfect day would consist of, Dr. Crawford replied simply, “Hanging out at home with my family, going to the park with my kids, or smoking a brisket and watching the Cowboys win.”. Dr. Crawford is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Tendinitis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, 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.

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.

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.

Amy Mcintosh is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mcintosh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.