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There are 148 Orthopedic Surgeons in Lewisville, TX and 73% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco.
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  • 5 Stars (19)
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  • 3 Stars And Higher (133)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (134)
  • 1 Star And Higher (134)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery (40)
  • Knee & Lower Limb Surgery (35)
  • Hip & Pelvic Surgery (22)
  • Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures (17)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (10)
  • Ankle & Foot Surgery (9)
  • Elbow Surgery (6)

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  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound (24)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (22)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco (18)
  • Medical City Plano (18)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano (17)
  • Medical City Surgical Hospital-Alliance (13)
  • Medical City Lewisville (12)
  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Grapevine (12)
  • Methodist Hospital for Surgery (11)
  • Medical City Decatur (11)
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  • Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club (7)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano (7)
  • Hunt Regional Healthcare (7)
  • Texas Health Specialty Hospital (6)
  • Medical City Denton (6)
  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center (6)
  • Medical City North Hills (5)
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake (5)
  • Methodist Southlake Medical Center (5)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney (4)
  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital-Las Colinas (4)
  • Texas Health Frisco (4)
  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler (4)
  • Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas (4)
  • Medical City Frisco (4)
  • Texas Health H-E-B (4)
  • Childrens Medical Center of Dallas (4)
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  • Dallas Medical Center (3)
  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe (3)
  • Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (3)
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  • White Rock Medical Center (2)
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth (2)
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148 Results for Orthopedic Surgery near Lewisville, TX
Photo: Dr. Stephanie Stephens, MD

Dr. Stephanie Stephens, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.1 (29)
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Photo: Dr. Minn Saing, MD

Dr. Minn Saing, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.8 (30)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (469) 291-9954
On staff at Medical City Lewisville
Photo: Dr. John Riehl, MD

Dr. John Riehl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.1 (8)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Medical City Lewisville
Photo: Dr. Peter Derman, MD

Dr. Peter Derman, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.9 (132)
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(972) 480-3934
On staff at Medical City Plano
Photo: Dr. Minn Saing, MD

Dr. Minn Saing, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.8 (30)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 923-6780
On staff at Medical City North Hills
Photo: Dr. Michael Muncy, DO

Dr. Michael Muncy, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.2 (58)
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(682) 354-4208
On staff at Medical City Las Colinas
Photo: Dr. Stephanie Stephens, MD

Dr. Stephanie Stephens, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.1 (29)
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3144
On staff at Medical City Lewisville
Photo: Dr. John Riehl, MD

Dr. John Riehl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.1 (8)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3138
On staff at Medical City Lewisville
Photo: Dr. Christopher Flowers, MD

Dr. Christopher Flowers, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (7)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(469) 907-5068
On staff at Medical City Lewisville

Orthopedist Frequently Asked Questions

What is an orthopedist?

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?

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Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:

What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?

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Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:

What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?

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Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include:

  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • Are there other nonsurgical treatment options available for my condition?
  • Am I a candidate for surgery? Why or why not?
  • If I do need surgery, how long will recovery take?
  • Will my condition continue to get worse? Are there things I can do to slow the progression?
  • Are there any exercises or activities that I can do, or ones I should avoid?