Dallas Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Orthopedics - The medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, esp. the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.

Nominated by D Magazine as "Best Doctors" in Dallas for Orthopedic Surgery

Michael Champine, MD
John Early, MD
James Montgomery, MD
Scott Paschal, MD
John Racanelli, MD
Timothy Schacherer, MD
Robert Scheinberg, MD
William Tucker, MD
James Sterling, MD

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery - Dr. John Peloza

John Peloza, M.D., P.A., of The Center for Spine Care (CSC), is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine care, with offices in Dallas and Frisco, TX. Dr. Peloza and the CSC team are on the leading edge of spine care and focus on identifying the patient's source of pain and developing a modern treatment plan to help them return to normal daily activities. Treatments may include physical therapy, medications, injections or utilizing minimally-invasive endoscopic techniques. A pioneer in minimal access spinal technology (MAST), Dr. Peloza utilizes techniques such as treating spinal fractures through two, 5-millimeter incisions, performing micro-endoscopic procedures for herniated discs and stabilizing the spine with rods and screws without destroying muscle through a traditional surgery. "Minimally invasive spine surgery minimizes damage to the ligaments, muscles, bone, joints, nerves, and blood vessels around the spine caused by traditional surgery," he says. It is through research, development and usage of this modern technology that Dr. Peloza has gained an international reputation and respect as a skilled surgeon. Dr. Peloza is a clinical investigator on numerous medical research studies related to the spine. Upcoming research studies involve posterior dynamic stabilization, the next frontier for innovative spine treatment. These techniques stabilize the spine without fusion, utilizing minimally invasive technologies. "The goal of surgery is a predictable, successful outcome with a return to normal activity. Patients who have benefited from these new techniques typically have shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times and positive outcomes." Dr. Peloza was instrumental in helping to launch several of the latest minimally invasive orthopedic treatments for the spine including SEXTANT, MET-Rx, and the MAVERICK total disc replacement. Dr. Peloza has performed more minimally invasive spine fusions than any other surgeon in the country. He was a pioneer and clinical investigator of the BAK Interbody Fusion treatment method used for lower back pain. He was one of a handful of physicians participating in an FDA-approved, national multi-center rollout of INFUSE Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), a new, state-of-the-art treatment. Dr. Peloza attended the United States Air Force Academy as an Air Force Cadet and later received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He received his medical degree with highest honors from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He has completed fellowships in knee and shoulder reconstructive surgery, and spine surgery. He is also an associate with the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado and is a spine consultant to the United States Ski Team. Dr. Peloza is active in numerous national and international medical organizations such as the International Spine Injection Society, North American Spine Society, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is an advisor to Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a member of the exclusive Lumbar Spine Study Group, and the Kostuik Research Society. Dr. Peloza is frequently featured in national and international print and broadcast media such as the "Fox News Network," "ABC News," "Good Morning America," "SAT-1 German Television," "Reader's Digest," "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal" and more. He has the distinction of being honored as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" 2003-2007 as well as "Best Doctors in America" from 2001 to 2008, the gold standard of physician quality. In addition, he has been honored & cited in the Consumers' Research Council of America as a "Top Surgeon in America." He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
B.A., University of Illinois; M.D., Northwestern University Medical School; Internship and Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

The Center for Spine Care
7115 Greenville Ave, Suite 210
Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 214-378-7200

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery - Dr. Richard Weiner

Dr. Weiner is a partner with Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, PA. He is on the staff of Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Lakepointe Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center of Plano, and is a clinical associate professor of neurosurgery at UT Southwestern. Dr. Weiner currently serves as chairman of the neurosurgical department at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. His medical practice encompasses general microneurosurgery (brain and spine), vascular neurosurgery, stereotactic including trigeminal neuraligia and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Weiner is internationally recognized for his pioneering surgical procedures in the treatment of various chronic pain syndromes. He is a member of numerous societies including The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, International Association for the Study of Pain, and the Leskell Society (Gamma Knife).

Education
B.A., University of California Los Angeles; M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin; Internship, Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center; Residency, NYU Medical Center.

Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, PA
8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220
Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 214-750-3646

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery - Dr. Richard Jackson

Dr. Richard Jackson, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry in 1973. He then graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1976, and was recognized as a junior Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society recipient. He then completed neurosurgery residency program including chief resident position at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida in 1981. Dr. Jackson has been in neurosurgical practice in Dallas since 1982. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons since 1984. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Jackson has clinical appointments on active staff at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, courtesy staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano. Dr. Jackson is past President of the Medical Staff at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. He is 2 term past Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, and the past department chair at St. Paul Hospital. He currently sits on the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas executive committee, medical board and Board of Trustees. Dr. Jackson is Past-President of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons in 1996, and Secretary in 1992 through 1995. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurosurgeons, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Jackson's neurosurgical interest and specialties include microsurgery of the brain and spine. He most commonly treats conditions of herniated discs in the cervical and lumbar spine, tumors of the brain and spine, pituitary tumors, Chiari malformation, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Education
B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.D,. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine; Internship and Residency, University of Florida.

Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, P.A.
8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220
Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 214-750-3646

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery - Dr. Michael Desaloms

Dr. Desaloms graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Liberal Arts. He then graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. He completed a residency in Neurosurgery in 1998 after an internship in General Surgery at Baylor was completed in 1993. He was Chief Resident in Neurosurgery from 1997-1998. Dr. Desaloms has been in private practice since 1998 with Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine Associates, currently serving as Vice-President of the group. He is Board-Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas where he services as Chairman of the Neuroscience Steering committee and Director of the Movement Disorder Surgery Center. He is also on staff at Presbyterian Hospital of Allen and Baylor Hospital of Plano. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurosurgeons. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He serves on the Board of the Northeast chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Dr. Desaloms' practice involves all aspects of cerebral and spinal neurosurgery, including spinal reconstruction. His clinical interests include stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, movement disorder surgery, epilepsy surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He also has specialty expertise in brain tumors and the surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Desaloms lives in Dallas with his wife and three children.

Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine; Internship and Residency, Baylor.

Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine Associates, PA
8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220
Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 214-750-3646

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery - Dr. Jon Krumerman

Jon Krumerman M.D. graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University in 1991. He continued his education at the University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors in 1995. He completed his neurosurgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Krumerman is board certified with the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Krumerman has clinical appointments at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and Denton Regional Medical Center. His clinical interests include degenerative spine disease, complex spine surgery, microsurgery, and neuroendoscopy. He is a member of The Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas County Medical Association.

Education
B.A., Cornell University, M.D., University of Florida College of Medicine; Internship and Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, P.A.
8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220
Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 214-750-3646

Dallas Neurosurgery Specialists

Neurosurgery - Surgery of the brain or other nerve tissue.

Nominated by D Magazine as "Best Doctors" in Dallas for Neurosurgery

Jeremy Denning, MD
John Desaloms, MD
Richard Jackson, MD
Richard Weiner, MD

Dallas Infectious Disease Specialists

Infectious Disease - Disease caused by a pathogen which enters the body and triggers the development of an infection.

Nominated by D Magazine as "Best Doctors" in Dallas for Infectious Disease Surgeons


Allison Liddell, MD
Gabre Tseggay, MD

Dallas Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgery Specialists

Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgery - Plastic surgery for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, etc.

Nominated by D Magazine as "Best Doctors" in Dallas for Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgery

Gregg Anigian, MD
C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Jack Gunter, MD
Fred Hackney, MD
Patrick Hodges, MD
Hamlet Newsom, MD
Todd Pollock, MD
Patrick Pownell, MD
Bryan Pruitt, MD
Steven White, MD

Minimally invasive spine surgeons in Dallas and Plano

Dr. Rob Dickerman see bio, pictures and video of Dr. Rob Dickerman

Dr. Jon Krumerman bio and contact info



Dr. Michael Desaloms
Bio, picture and video of Dr. Michael Desaloms


bio  and contact info


Dr. John Peloza bio and contact info


Dr. Richard L. Weiner bio and contact info


Dr. Richard Jackson bio and contact info


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