Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Orthopedic Specialists in North Texas
Since 1989, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center has provided specialized orthopedic care, combining advanced techniques with personalized treatment plans. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and specialists deliver comprehensive solutions for musculoskeletal conditions, prioritizing minimally invasive methods and patient education. Recognized as the most preferred orthopedic practice in Dallas/Fort Worth through independent research, we emphasize compassionate care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement through sports medicine sponsorships.Our teams extensive experience, including orthopedic trauma and joint replacement expertise, ensures patients receive evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs. We maintain transparency in care processes, focusing on restoring mobility and long-term patient satisfaction through rigorous follow-up and rehabilitation support.
Services
Joint Replacement
Physical Therapy
Pain Management
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma
Spine Care
Workers Compensation
General Orthopedics
On-Site X-Ray
Arthroscopic Surgery
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Our fellowship-trained surgeons specialize in advanced orthopedic techniques.
- Personalized treatment plans address individual patient needs and lifestyles.
- Comprehensive care spans from injury diagnosis to post-operative rehabilitation.
- Recognized as Dallas/Fort Worth's most preferred orthopedic practice through independent research.
- Community-focused sports medicine programs support local athletes and schools.
What people say
Compassionate care
Timely appointments
Outstanding post-surgery care
GREAT doctors
Stress-free experience
Services
Joint Replacement
Our joint replacement specialists perform hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacements using advanced prosthetics and minimally invasive techniques. We focus on restoring mobility for patients with severe arthritis or traumatic injuries. With personalized pre-operative planning and comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation programs, our board-certified surgeons help patients return to active lifestyles while minimizing recovery time.
Physical Therapy
Specialized physical therapy services address orthopedic injuries and post-surgical recovery through customized exercise programs. Our certified therapists utilize modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy to improve strength and range of motion. The program emphasizes functional restoration for sports injuries, spine conditions, and joint disorders while providing home exercise resources for continued progress.
Sports Medicine
Comprehensive sports medicine care includes injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for athletes of all levels. Our specialists manage ligament tears, fractures, and overuse injuries using arthroscopic techniques and regenerative therapies. With on-site X-ray capabilities and collaboration with physical therapists, we develop return-to-play protocols tailored to specific sports demands while serving as team physicians for local schools and athletic organizations.
Pain Management
Multidisciplinary pain management addresses chronic back pain, neuropathic conditions, and post-surgical discomfort through interventional techniques. Our specialists employ epidural injections, nerve blocks, and medication management while emphasizing non-opioid alternatives. The program combines physical therapy referrals and lifestyle modifications to improve functionality and quality of life for patients suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and nerve-related pain disorders.
Orthopedic Trauma
Emergency orthopedic trauma services treat complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries resulting from accidents or high-impact events. Our trauma surgeons provide immediate stabilization followed by surgical fixation when required. The coordinated care approach includes post-operative rehabilitation planning and collaboration with emergency services to ensure optimal outcomes for acute injuries affecting limbs, joints, and the spine.
People
Kristen E. Fleager
Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-trained upper extremity specialist treating hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions in adults and children. Graduated from Southlake residency program with expertise in orthopedic trauma.
Melissa Z. Murphy
Pain Management Specialist
Double-board-certified interventional spine specialist developing personalized pain relief plans. Focuses on improving quality of life through minimally invasive techniques and comprehensive pain management strategies for back and neck conditions.
Jeffrey D. Moffett
Orthopedic Surgeon
Board-certified specialist in joint replacement, sports medicine, and trauma care. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, with fellowship training in adult reconstruction and extensive experience treating complex orthopedic conditions.
Pat A. Peters
Founding Physician
Established North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center in 1989. Serves as board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience developing the practice into Dallas/Fort Worth's most preferred orthopedic group through independent market research validation.
Christopher J. Tucker
Pain Management Specialist
Triple-board-certified physician in physical medicine, pain management, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Focuses on non-surgical solutions for chronic pain conditions while integrating advanced diagnostic techniques to identify underlying musculoskeletal issues.
Questions
What orthopedic conditions do you treat?
We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, spine disorders, and joint pain affecting knees, hips, shoulders, and extremities.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
We prioritize urgent cases and typically offer same-day consultations for acute injuries and post-accident evaluations at our Grapevine and Fort Worth locations.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring medical records, imaging results, current medications list, and insurance information. Complete new patient forms online or arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Are your surgeons fellowship-trained?
Yes, our team includes multiple fellowship-trained specialists in sports medicine, joint replacement, spine surgery, and orthopedic trauma.
Do you accept workers' compensation cases?
Yes, we specialize in workers' compensation cases with dedicated case management and documentation for workplace injury claims.
What physical therapy options are available?
On-site physical therapy includes customized exercise programs, manual therapy, and advanced modalities with direct coordination between therapists and treating physicians.
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