O. David Taunton Jr., MD; Howard W. Harris, MD; Michael L. Nguyen, MD; B. Todd Drury, MD; Nathan B. Haile, MD; Paul A. Tavakolian, MD; Katherine C. Bartush, MD; and Sara E. Suttle, DPM, FACFAS
BY Meredith Knight
It’s every football parent’s fear. When Sarah’s 14-year-old son was injured in a scrimmage, she worried that not only would he have to stop playing the game he loved — and dreamed of playing throughout high school and college — but the injury might follow him through life. She consulted with the musculoskeletal specialists at Texas Orthopedic Specialists who assured her that her son would be fine after some time off the field and a regime of physical therapy.
“I worried that consulting with these renown orthopedic surgeons automatically meant surgery,” she said. “But they began with the least invasive option, which happily, in our case, was all we needed.”
Sarah’s is just one of the five-star reviewers singing the praises of this full-service orthopedic and musculoskeletal practice. Here are some more.
“I left Dr. Taunton’s office today confident that he understands why I have hip pain and knows how to make things right so I can get back to enjoying life.”
“Dr. Harris provided a personable, thorough, and understandable explanation of my problem, the repair procedure to be performed, and the surgical options that might be necessary.”
“Dr. Nguyen truly cares about his patients and their well-being. I had both my shoulders fixed and
would highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.”
“Dr. Drury takes time to listen and shares his knowledge in a way I can understand. Talking to him is like talking to a friend.”
“Dr. Nathan Haile takes so much time with you. I never felt rushed. What I really appreciated is that he prayed with me before my surgery. When he did that, I knew I was in good hands.”
“Dr. Tavakolian was always available for questions and concerns after my wrist surgery. He provided leading-edge technology, but he and his staff also cared for me like they mean it.”
“Dr. Suttle has superior knowledge of foot issues. She’s very informative, listened to my problem, provided good education, and was very friendly.”
“After diagnosing arthritis in my foot, Dr. Bartush recommended physical therapy as a first step. It worked! I got my range of motion back with no drastic measures needed.”
“I have used Texas Orthopedic Specialists for two knee surgeries and now for a rotator cuff. This is the most efficient medical practice I have ever seen.”
Not only are patients flooding the internet with positive reviews like these, but Living readers have enthusiastically voted Texas Orthopedic Specialists as “Best Of” winners nine different years. At their Mid-Cities and Alliance offices, they provide patients with a full menu of treatment options for care of the shoulder, hip, knee, hand, wrist and elbow, and foot and ankle, including minimally invasive joint replacement, revision joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine.
In their two state-of-the-art facilities, patients enjoy:
- Board certified and fellowship-trained physicians
- Certified physician assistants and athletic trainers
- Onsite MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound
- Onsite durable medical equipment
Texas Orthopedic Specialists doctors are highly respected within their field. Many of them participate in research and advancements within their individual specialties. These physicians work on research and design projects for advancements of treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, paving the way for others in their field. Their research has been widely recognized and published in leading scientific journals and they are highly sought after as speakers and lecturers throughout the community.
Now In Alliance, Too
A good thing got even better for Texas Orthopedic Specialists patients in the Alliance area. The new, expanded office location on Golden Triangle Boulevard offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), advanced computer-based diagnostic imaging that utilizes a large magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the structures of the body and detect abnormalities. This cutting-edge MRI is particularly useful for imaging soft tissue not well visualized on X-rays to help diagnose the results of trauma, bone infection, and nerve damage.
The office also offers the latest digital radiography, X-ray technology that uses an electronic sensor instead of X-ray film and instantly produces digital images that can be stored and displayed on a computer. This technology reduces radiation exposure by 80-90% and is more earth-friendly without harmful waste and chemicals disposed into the environment.
This advanced MRI and digital X-ray technology is now available in both office locations. Durable medical equipment (DME) is also offered onsite, providing maximum protection and patient satisfaction. The staff can fit most braces in-office, whether custom or off-the-shelf.
Patient Education
The doctors and staff at Texas Orthopedic Specialists place an emphasis on patient education and empowerment. They don’t just want to get you back in the game now, but offer you the knowledge you need to prevent injuries in the future. Their website, TXOrtho.net, offers educational videos on topics such as sports medicine, joint replacement, and general topics on the orthopedic care and treatment of the shoulder, hip, knee, hand, wrist and elbow, and foot and ankle. There’s even information to help you determine whether you’re a good candidate for a joint replacement. The team recently welcomed Dr. Katherine Bartush, an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine and foot and ankle care.
Conservative Care
Although each of the Texas Orthopedic Specialists doctors are highly skilled, trained, and experienced, for them surgery is always the last resort, after all other viable treatment options have been exhausted. Whether you’re suffering with a tear in your rotator cuff, an overstretched Achilles tendon, or repeated ankle sprains, these doctors will show you ways to rest, support the injury, control pain, and consider other treatment options such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to strengthen and speed healing before they recommend proceeding with surgery. Along the way, they’ll talk to you about what they’re recommending and why in order to address any questions or concerns you may have.
Find out more or schedule an appointment at TXOrtho.net
“I worried that consulting with these renown orthopedic surgeons automatically meant surgery. But they began with the least invasive
option, which happily in our case, was all we needed.”
