Specialist Directory

Israel Nosnik, M.D., is a urologist at Children’s Health℠ specializing in all surgical and medical conditions of the male and female urinary tract and reproductive organs, including urinary conditions (voiding dysfunction) such as pain or a frequent need to urinate. He provides circumcision, laparoscopic surgery, orchidopexy (surgery to move an undescended testicle (UDT) into the scrotum) and reconstructive urology.

He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Nosnik then completed his residency training in general surgery and urology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Following his residency, he completed his fellowship training in pediatric urology at Northwestern University/Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

“Some children are born with congenital conditions that affect their reproductive organs and urinary tract while other conditions can occur throughout their life,” says Dr. Nosnik. “I’m honored to provide compassionate urologic care to the children of North Texas to keep them healthy and functioning well.”

Dr. Nosnik was a recipient of Super Doctors Texas by Texas Monthly and has been recognized as one of the Best Doctors by D Magazine for 7 consecutive years, including 2021.

He is a Dallas native and speaks both Spanish and English. Outside of work, Dr. Nosnik enjoys spending time with his wife and sons exploring the Dallas area.

Honors and Awards:

• Texas Monthly “Super Doctor” recognition for the last 10+ years
• Alpha Omega Alpha, 1984
• Glover C. Arnold Award for Excellence in Surgery
• New York University School of Medicine, 1984
• First prize, Annual Residents Program of the Los Angeles Urological Society, 1988, “The Effect of Prolactin on Allograft Survival.”
• First prize, Mille B. Wesson Essay Contest of the Western Section of the American Urological Association, 1988, “The Effect of Hypoprolactinemia Alone and in Combination with Cyclosporine on Allograft Survival.
• Sandoz Fellowship Award, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, 1989.

Hospital Affiliations:

• Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas – Attending
• Presbyterian Hospital of Plano – Courtesy
• Presbyterian Hospital of Allen – Courtesy
• Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Dallas – Active
• Valley View Surgery Center – Active

Specialty Training:

• Urology, University of California at Los Angeles
• Los Angeles, California 1986 – 1990
• Surgery, New York University Center
• New York, New York 1984-1986

Other Education:

• Brown University, A.B. Mathematics, Providence, Rhode Island 1980

Dr. Tiffany Ho has a passion for the treatment of double eyelid, orbital, and reconstructive surgery. She has taught at various peri-orbital surgery courses, lectured at domestic conferences, and published in peer-reviewed medical journals and book chapters.

She completed her fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the few prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) programs. She has also received additional subspecialized training in Asian eyelid surgery in Singapore and Seoul, Korea.

On a personal note, Dr. Ho enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new restaurants with her husband Luv, a retina surgeon, who she met during their mutual residency training.

Dr. Ho is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversant in Spanish. She is available for consultation for reconstructive or cosmetic surgery in our Dallas or Plano office locations beginning September of 2022.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

After graduating from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in Biology, Dr. Ho completed her medical training at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. During medical school, she received numerous awards and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical society. After her pediatrics internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she completed her ophthalmology residency and served as Chief Resident at the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute. Dr. Ho then moved to St. Louis for fellowship training in oculofacial plastic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the few prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowships.

Dr. Andrew Arango is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is uniquely qualified as both a licensed physician and a licensed dentist. This dual degree training allows him to provide comprehensive surgical care of the face, jaws, and oral cavity with an exceptional depth of medical and surgical expertise. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a strong emphasis on orthognathic and reconstructive jaw surgery, obstructive sleep apnea surgery, and advanced temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Arango is nationally recognized for his work in TMJ surgery and joint replacement. He is among the top 10 percent of surgeons in the United States performing total temporomandibular joint replacements and is widely regarded as one of the leading private-practice TMJ surgeons in the country. In addition, Dr. Arango is the first surgeon in the nation to perform minimally invasive TMJ and jaw surgery techniques in a private practice setting, bringing cutting-edge surgical innovation to patients outside of large academic centers. His approach prioritizes precision, reduced surgical trauma, faster recovery, and improved long-term outcomes.

Beyond TMJ and jaw surgery, Dr. Arango has special interests in dental implants, wisdom tooth surgery, bone grafting, and facial trauma reconstruction. His broad training and experience allow him to manage both routine and highly complex cases, including patients with significant functional, structural, and airway concerns.

Dr. Arango was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and attended Christ the King Catholic School followed by Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University before returning to Texas to pursue his professional education.

He received his dental degree from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. During dental school, Dr. Arango developed a strong passion for surgery, leading him to continue his training in medicine at UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree and subsequently completed an internship in General Surgery and Anesthesiology at University Hospital, gaining extensive experience in complex surgical and perioperative patient care. During this time, he was selected by his peers for induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of his compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered approach to care.

Dr. Arango completed his advanced residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. There, he trained under internationally recognized leaders in orthognathic surgery, facial reconstruction, and TMJ surgery, further refining his expertise in some of the most technically demanding procedures in the specialty.

Dr. Arango strongly believes in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and emphasizes close collaboration between medical and dental providers to achieve the best possible outcomes. He is deeply committed to patient education, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning.

In 2022, Dr. Arango was inducted into the American College of Surgeons in recognition of his successful management of numerous high-risk and complex surgical cases. He was one of the youngest surgeons in his specialty to receive this honor—an achievement attained by fewer than one percent of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons nationwide.

• Undergraduate: Saint Louis University
• Dental School: The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
• Medical School: UT Health San Antonio- Long School of Medicine
• Internship in General Surgery: UT Health San Antonio-University Hospital
• Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: UT Health San Antonio-University Hospital

Bradford Gamble, MD was raised in Plano, Texas. He attended Plano Senior High School, graduating with honors in 1985. He then attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he received his BS in Biology. Following college, he attended The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. After obtaining his MD, he remained at UT Southwestern and completed his 6-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He was board certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery shortly thereafter.

He started private practice in Dallas and Plano in 1999, with Southwest ENT Associates. He and Dr. Gregory Rohn left SWENT and formed Otolaryngology Specialists of North Texas in 2013, and Dr. Gamble has remained with OSNT since then. Dr. Rohn retired in 2023, and Dr. Gamble has enjoyed working with Dr. Michael Kubala, who joined the practice in 2019.

Over the past 25 years, he has benefitted from the progressive learning and tempering that private practice provides. He has honed his skills in all aspects of general Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, including pediatric ENT surgery, complex and routine salivary gland surgery (including endoscopic approaches and gland removal for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors), endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), head and neck oncology surgery, complex sinus and skull base surgery, functional nasal surgery, ear surgery, laryngeal surgery, and sleep apnea surgery. In addition to surgical services, he has perfected his skills in diagnosis and management of non-surgical disorders of the ear, nose, and throat including otologic and vestibular disorders, salivary gland disorders, unusual throat complaints, complex sinonasal infections, and voice disorders.

Luis Felipe Colón, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates, where he is dedicated to providing personalized, cutting-edge care for patients in the Dallas and Plano areas.

Dr. Colón completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, where he received comprehensive training in spine surgery alongside both orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. After completing his residency, Dr. Colón further refined his expertise by undertaking a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, which has been ranked the number one orthopaedic surgery hospital in the U.S. for 16 consecutive years. Under the mentorship of spine surgery leaders, including Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (minimally invasive spine surgery), Dr. Han Jo Kim (complex spine and scoliosis surgery), and Dr. Todd Albert (cervical spine surgery), he honed his skills in state-of-the-art techniques.

Dr. Colón’s research has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, and he actively presents his findings at regional and national meetings. He is a proud member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, and the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Dr. Colón’s philosophy is rooted in treating each patient as an individual. He is committed to providing the most conservative, minimally invasive treatments to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Whether addressing degenerative spine conditions, trauma, or complex deformities, Dr. Colón believes in empowering patients with the knowledge and options they need to make informed decisions about their care. Call now or click on the website link to schedule an appointment with him.

Jacob C. Becker, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in hip and knee reconstruction at Texas Orthopaedic Associates. He sees patients at the Plano, Greenville Avenue, and Walnut Hill Lane locations in the Dallas metroplex area.

Dr. Becker graduated with honors from Mississippi College, where he received a scholarship to play Division II football and earned a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. After medical school, Dr. Becker completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU Langone – Long Island in New York, and subsequently completed his fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Becker chose a career in hip and knee reconstruction for its unique ability to transform lives—relieving pain, restoring mobility, and empowering patients to return to the activities they love. With each patient, his goal is to restore not only function, but also confidence, comfort, and a fulfilling quality of life.

Dr. Becker is a member of both the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in the most advanced and up to date orthopaedic procedures available today, including minimally invasive anterior hip and quad-sparing knee replacements, partial knee replacement, periprosthetic fracture care, and complex revision hip and knee surgeries. He uses cutting-edge technologies—including artificial intelligence, robotics, computer navigation, and intraoperative imaging—to maximize surgical accuracy, precision, and safety.

When not caring for his patients Dr. Becker, a Texas Native, enjoys running, biking, fishing, and spending time with his lovely wife and their family in the great outdoors.

Eric J. Sanders, MD, is an orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Dallas and Plano, TX. With a commitment to world-class patient care, thorough patient education, and cutting-edge surgical techniques, Dr. Sanders has earned a respected reputation as a premier Dallas surgeon.

Born to two healthcare providers in a small rural town, Dr. Sanders grew up with a profound sense of compassion and dedication to others’ well-being. He carried this passion into his academic pursuits, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas. During his medical doctorate education at the University of Texas Medical Branch, he excelled academically, graduating as Valedictorian and achieving the top percentile scores among all U.S. medical examinees, earning early induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. His commitment to global health led him to participate in international infectious disease research in the Peruvian Andes.

Dr. Sanders honed his skills during his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, one of the nation’s best ranked orthopedic departments. There, he trained under surgeons caring for the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks, learning innovative orthopedic techniques and performing research presented on both national and international stages. He further specialized by completing the nation’s most esteemed shoulder and elbow fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, mastering the forefront of evidence-based techniques available today.

Dr. Sanders believes in treating his patients with the same care and attention he’d give his family. He is dedicated to educating his patients about their conditions so that, together, they can make informed decisions and navigate the best treatment options for their goals. His team strives to create a comfortable environment where questions are welcome, and healing is a partnership. By improving his patients’ functional status, reducing their pain, and enhancing their ability to actively participate in their communities, Dr. Sanders is committed to building a healthier, happier society.

When he’s not enjoying time with his wife and daughter, Dr. Sanders pretends to have time for his hobbies, which include golf, fitness, and all things outdoors.

Dr. Robert Burgmeier is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. With a focus on knee, hip, elbow, and shoulder injuries, he provides exceptional care to patients at Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Dallas and Plano, Texas. Dr. Burgmeier’s dedication to his patients, combined with his innovative surgical techniques, has earned him widespread respect in the field.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Burgmeier earned his medical degree from Northwestern University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute.

Dr. Burgmeier excels in treating complex shoulder and knee ligament injuries, advanced arthroscopic procedures and robotic total joints surgery. His expertise extends beyond the clinic, as he serves as a team physician for the Dallas Legion Professional Ultimate Frisbee team, Frisco High School and other sports organizations. Committed to advancing the field, Dr. Burgmeier has published research and presented his findings nationally.

Passionate about helping patients return to their favorite activities, Dr. Burgmeier welcomes new patients at both the Dallas and Plano offices.

Michael Wheeler, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon serving patients in the Dallas metroplex area at Texas Orthopaedic Associates and sees patients at their offices in Dallas and Plano, Texas.

Dr. Wheeler graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. While in college, he was part of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He then completed his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Following graduation, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, where he became a well-rounded, well-trained orthopaedic surgeon but ultimately found his passion in the spine.

Dr. Wheeler furthered his training by completing a spine fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland and had the opportunity to train with one of the most experienced and well-known spine surgeons in the country.

Dr. Wheeler has given several presentations and has been published numerous times for research in his field. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, North American Spine Society, Texas Medical Association, and American Medical Association.

When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Wheeler enjoys eating spicy food, staying active, and spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their two sons.

Dr. Merritt is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic surgery and one of the few members of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Dr. Merritt has returned to her hometown of Dallas, TX after spending time in practice at the largest private oculofacial surgery practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Merritt has a passion for the treatment of eyelid, eye socket, and tearing disorders and offers both cosmetic and reconstructive treatments. She has contributed to the advancement of the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery by writing many peer-reviewed publications and presenting on topics ranging from orbital trauma to periocular cancers. Dr. Merritt is a native Texan and fluent in Spanish.

EDUCATION

She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. After a competitive transitional internship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Austin, she returned to complete her ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Dr. Merritt pursued an additional two years of specialized training in oculofacial plastic surgery at Eyesthetica and the University of Southern California, one of the few prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowships.

Dr. John R Gilmore is an Otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Dallas, TX. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Gilmore has been selected as one of D Magazine “Best Doctors” repeatedly since 2011.

He is past Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at Presbyterian Hospital and a past Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology at Methodist Hospital of Dallas.

He was elected as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and as a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery.

Dr. Gilmore graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital and residencies at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Duke University Medical Center.

EDUCATION

Dr. Gilmore graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital and residencies at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Duke University Medical Center.

M. Brett Raynor, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the knee, hip, and shoulder at the Texas Orthopaedic Associates location on Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Raynor’s commitment to his patients, exceptional level of care, and innovative techniques have made him respected throughout the field and highly sought after as both a practitioner and an instructor.

Dr. Raynor earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, before studying medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he was elected to the medical national honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. After medical school, Dr. Raynor completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the world-renowned Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado.

Dr. Raynor’s expertise in treating complex ligament injuries in the knee and in performing arthroscopic surgeries has made him a valuable member of several teams beyond Texas Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Raynor is an active member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physician pool that travels internationally with the athletes. He provides care for multiple local sports teams in the DFW area. Dr. Raynor has published several papers in leading sports medicine journals and has presented his research nationally. He also instructs surgical courses and is a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, and continues to be involved in teaching other surgeons and practitioners. He is the co-chairman of the DFW Sports Medicine Symposium in Dallas, TX, and is a regular lecturer at the Vail International Complex Knee Symposium in Vail, CO, where surgeons from around the world come together to discuss and learn about complex knee injuries.

Dr. Raynor is currently seeing new patients at the Greenville Avenue location in Dallas, where his favorite part of his job is helping his patients regain mobility and function after an injury so they can get back to the activities they love.

Christopher Sakowski, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at the Texas Orthopaedic Associates locations in Plano and on Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sakowski’s advanced training in the most state-of-the-art techniques, especially in sports medicine and hindfoot reconstruction, makes him an invaluable addition to the practice. He specializes in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive bunion correction, and the Cartiva procedure, a new method for correcting arthritis in the big toe.

Dr. Sakowski grew up in nearby Arlington, Texas, where he attended Cistercian Preparatory school. He received his undergraduate diploma from the University of Texas at Austin, before studying medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, graduating magna cum laude. While in medical school, Dr. Sakowski was able to perform research at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, studying the effects of space travel on astronauts’ bodies.

After college, Dr. Sakowski completed his residency training at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Hospital, one of the country’s busiest Level I trauma centers. He then completed his education with a fellowship at Baltimore’s prestigious Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Hospital.

Dr. Sakowski lives in Dallas with his wife and two children. He is happy to provide quality care to the people of the Dallas metroplex. He is currently seeing new patients out of the Greenville Avenue and Walnut Hill Lane offices in Dallas, as well as at the Plano, Texas, location.

Donald W. Hohman Jr. M.D. is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in private practice specializing in total joint replacement and adult reconstructive procedures of the hip and knee. Dr. Hohman completed his orthopaedic surgical training at the State University of New York at Buffalo and served as the administrative chief resident in his final year of residency training. He completed his fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Arthroplasty at the Brigham and Women’s hospital of the Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA where he worked as an associate orthopaedic surgeon 2013-2014 before relocating to Dallas.

Dr. Hohman’s clinical interests include optimizing primary total joint replacement procedures and outcomes for his patients. Dr. Hohman has particular interest in the management of pain and the rapid return of function around the time of surgery for his hip/ knee replacement surgeries with the use of specialized techniques, including minimally invasive/ muscle sparing direct anterior total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement) and partial knee replacements. Dr. Hohman also specializes in the surgical management of complex primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty/ adult reconstructive procedures. Dr. Hohman is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as well as a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).

Kevin Kruse, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Texas Orthopaedic Associates. He sees patients in Plano and at the Greenville Avenue location in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kruse has extensive fellowship training in treating the shoulder, and elbow. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Indiana University in Bloomington, where he played linebacker for the Hoosiers and made the Academic All Big Ten team. Currently Dr. Kruse specializes in shoulder surgery and performs over 700 shoulder surgeries every year. He has performed over 4,000 surgeries in his career.

After graduation, Dr. Kruse completed his residency at the Greenville Health System University Medical Center in Greenville, South Carolina, and trained in Greenville’s Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. To further his training, Dr. Kruse completed a fellowship in the upper extremity at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center before traveling to Lyon, France, to complete a fellowship in shoulder surgery at the Centre Orthopedique Santy, with the world-renowned shoulder surgeon, Gilles Walch.

Dr. Kruse has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on the field of shoulder and presents regularly at medical seminars throughout the country. He is currently a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Kruse is uniquely qualified as a surgeon and is constantly kept informed of the cutting edge of orthopaedic techniques and technology in the field of shoulder surgery.

As a former football player who underwent surgery on his own shoulder and elbow Dr. Kruse is intimately familiar with the experience of receiving orthopaedic care. Understanding the point of view of his patients, combined with his exemplary level of education and training, gives Dr. Kruse has the perspective to treat his patients with the care and thoroughness they deserve.

Dr. Kruse is available for surgery or treatment of the Shoulder and Elbow at the Dallas office on Greenville Avenue and in Plano.

Christopher Miskovsky, MD, is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow problems at Texas Orthopaedic Associates. He sees patients at the offices in Plano and on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Miskovsky has a focus on endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery and treating distal radial fractures.

After growing up in St. Louis, Dr. Miskovsky attended Georgetown University Medical School in Washington DC, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical national honors society. He completed his residency at The Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University in New York City, consistently ranked as one of the best orthopedic programs in the country. Dr. Miskovsky completed his hand fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University where he was able to train with leaders in his field.

Dr. Miskovsky’s excellent quality of care has been earned him many prestigious awards. He has been elected as a D Magazine Best Doctor consecutively since 2016, Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor, and Texas Super Doctors. When he’s not treating patients, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his two daughters.

Dr. Mock is the Chief of Staff at Texas Institute for Surgery. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.

In addition to numerous current and previous appointments within the Dallas County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, he serves as President of Texas Medical and Surgical Associates and Chief of Staff of the Texas Institute of Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. His particular areas of interest and expertise include minimally-invasive endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep apnea and care of the professional voice. He and his wife, Lynn, and their two children reside in Dallas.

Accolades:
Best Docs 2013; President of Texas Medical and Surgical Associates and Chief of Staff of the Texas Institute of Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.

C. Spencer Cochran, MD is one of only a handful of surgeons across the United States whose practice focuses exclusively on rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) and rhinoplasty-related procedures. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of both the Rhinoplasty Society and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Cochran has also been recognized by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in Dallas 2008” by D Magazine.

Dr. Cochran is the only Rhinoplasty Surgeon in North Texas to offer 3D Rhinoplasty Imaging that allows prospective rhinoplasty patients to preview what they will look like as the result of nose reshaping surgery well in advance of any surgery. He was recently featured on Dallas-Ft. Worth’s KTVT CBS 11’s new story entitled “3-D Imaging Shows Results Before Plastic Surgery”.

Dr. Cochran received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he graduated with honors. During his surgical training, he served as Chief Resident of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas where he currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. After completing his surgical training, Dr. Cochran joined Dr. Jack P. Gunter as a rhinoplasty specialist at the Gunter Center for Aesthetics & Cosmetic Surgery in Dallas, Texas.

Accolades:
Best Docs 2008, served as Chief Resident of the Department of Otolaryngology

Dr. Albritton is the Chairman of Otolaryngology at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, where he cares for adult and pediatric patients. His areas of expertise include Sinus & Rhinology, minimally invasive surgery, balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Albritton has numerous published articles on sinus surgery and nasal disease and is among the nation’s most experienced surgeons with balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Albritton is board certified in Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A Dallas native, he has been recognized by D Magazine as a Top Doctor for 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Dr. Albritton strives to provide his patients the best care using the most modern advances in medical and surgical care.

Dmagazine Best Dr. Award 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006; Current Board Chairman of Texas Institute for Surgery. Chairman of Otolaryngology at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas

With over 20 years of experience in private practice, Dr. John Gill is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He treats injuries of the extremities, including shoulder, upper extremity, foot and ankle, but has particular expertise in arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of injuries and disorders of the knee. One of his more common procedures is the arthroscopic reconstruction of the torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. In addition to sports related knee injuries, Dr. Gill works with patients of all ages who have various disorders of the knee such as meniscal tears or chondromalacia, often the result of degenerative arthritis or wear and tear of the knee.

Dr. Gill’s practice is based on the fundamental principle of personal attention. His patients enjoy a stress free environment without the hurried pace that patients can sometimes experience when visiting the doctor. His staff takes careful attention not to overschedule so that he can work with patients on a personal level, giving them the time and attention they deserve. He has very little turnover in his staff, so when patients come back, they see the same familiar faces and most know all of the staff by first name after only a few visits. He does not use physician assistants or nurse practitioners, but instead sees every patient and does every procedure himself, including casting and dressing changes. When you call the office during normal hours, a friendly human voice answers the phone. Having an orthopaedic injury can be quite frightening, especially if you are an athelete. Dr. Gill makes it a priority to create an environment for his patients that can help ease the pain and stress of having such an injury.

Steven J. Thornton, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Texas Orthopaedic Associates with advanced subspecialty training and certification in sports medicine surgery. Dr. Thornton is a leader in minimally invasive surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee, hip and elbow surgical procedures, cartilage restoration, and regenerative medicine in Dallas, TX at the Greenville Ave. location.

Dr. Thornton earned his Medical Degree from the University of Mississippi, where he was elected to join the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society and was awarded the Donald Imrie Award for Most Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery. He subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and also completed a traveling fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Norwich’s Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom. Thereafter, Dr. Thornton was awarded the prestigious sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Cornell University’s Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. While there, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, as well as many collegiate level athletes.

Dr. Thornton is widely recognized as one of the leading sports specialists in the region. He performs many revision surgeries and specializes in highly technical cartilage restoration procedures. He is one of the top performing surgeons in the DFW metroplex for superior capsular reconstruction, ACL repair, revision ACL reconstruction, revision rotator cuff repair, meniscal root repair, cartilage restoration procedures, surgical treatment of tennis and golfer’s elbow, and hip arthroscopic labral repair.

Dr. Thornton is currently a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Texas Orthopaedic Association. He has a long history of working with athletes at the highest levels, having served as head team physician for the Texas Wild Professional Tennis Team and as the orthopaedic surgeon for the NCAA Final Four Men’s Championship, the Hamlet Professional Tennis Tournament, Visa America’s Gymnastic Cup, and the United States National Figure Skating Championships.

In addition to his work with patients, Dr. Thornton contributes to advancing the field of orthopedic and sports medicine surgery. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy and has presented academic sports papers worldwide. In addition, he has authored numerous peer reviewed scientific articles and book chapters on a wide range of sports medicine topics, such as rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, and elbow ligament reconstruction in athletes. Dr. Thornton is committed to offering his patients cutting-edge technology and works closely with some of the most innovative companies in sports medicine.

Outside interests include spending time with his wife and three children, traveling, and golfing. He is also an avid sports fan who attends Ole Miss football games whenever he has the opportunity.

Robert R. Scheinberg, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, a leader and authority in the field of sports medicine, and a specialist in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip. He’s on the team of renowned orthopedic surgeons at Texas Orthopaedic Associates and sees patients at the practice’s Walnut Hill Lane location in Dallas, Texas. He’s been featured on D Magazine’s list of Best Doctors in Dallas since 2001 and Texas Monthly’s list of Super Docs since 2005.

Dr. Scheinberg completed his undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans and Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, before relocating to Dallas to do an internship in general surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and a residency in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital. He finished his medical training with a fellowship in knee and shoulder orthopaedic sports medicine at Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

Dr. Scheinberg is experienced in treating a wide range of athletes, from the recreational to the professional. He’s currently the team physician for multiple local high schools in the Dallas area as well as for the United States Ski Team and was previously the orthopaedic surgeon for the 1994 World Cup USA at the Cotton Bowl. He is also currently an honorary member of the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and a past president of the Texas Society for Sports Medicine.

In addition to his hands-on work with athletes, Dr. Scheinberg is also passionate about teaching. He’s a clinical assistant professor at UT Southwestern’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has authored numerous papers and book chapters, and has presented and lectured at many national and international conferences.

In his spare time, Dr. Scheinberg enjoys golfing, skiing, running, and spending time with his family: his wife, Deon, a physical therapist and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader; his twins, Blake and Layne; and his two English bulldogs.

John M. Noack, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. His expertise includes the treatment of traumatic and sports-related injuries as well as degenerative conditions of the leg, ankle, and foot. While he places an emphasis on the conservative treatment of his patients, he is highly skilled in adult reconstructive and arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle.

A Dallas native, Dr. Noack attended St. Mark’s School of Texas before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas at Austin. After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Noack was then awarded a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at The Foundation for Orthopedic, Athletic, and Reconstructive Research in Houston’s Texas Medical Center. There he trained under six different fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons and served as a team physician for Rice University’s athletic department. Dr. Noack is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a fellow of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.ac

TIS Board of Managers, Chairman

John S. Early, M.D. is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the care of foot and ankle abnormalities. Dr. Early is the current Board Chairman of Texas Institute for Surgery. His interests range from the management of toe deformities to restoring weight bearing function with complex reconstructions. His specialty is managing severe fractures of the foot and ankle and correcting neuromuscular imbalance caused by disease or injury. He is well versed in the use of internal fixation as well as complex external frames for limb reconstruction. Dr. Early is internationally known and nationally sought after for his expertise in complex foot and ankle reconstruction. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on issues relating to foot and ankle care. He is co-director of a well regarded foot and ankle fellowship which continues to train orthopaedic physicians in the subspecialty care of foot and ankle disease.

Prior to his association with Texas Orthopaedic Associates, he spent 10 years on the full-time Orthopaedic faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas as head of the Foot and Ankle division. Presently, Dr. Early holds the title of Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Southwestern Medical Center.

Charles E. Cook, M.D. is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in disorders of the foot and ankle. He is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also serves as the head of John Peter Smith’s Foot and Ankle service. In addition, he assists with training the residents at his private practice in Dallas, as well as the JPS Problem Foot and Ankle Clinic. Dr. Cook received his medical degree from Louisiana State University, New Orleans in 1983. He completed his internship in General Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital, and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Cook has worked with several of the professional sports teams in the Dallas area including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Burn.

Dr. Cook completed his Foot and Ankle Fellowship under the training of Dr. Donald Mauldin. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has been in practice with Orthopedic Specialists since July 1990.

Michael J. Champine, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in hip and knee replacements, on the team at Texas Orthopaedic Associates. He sees patients at the Walnut Hill Lane location in Dallas, Texas, and is fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Champine attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before going on to earn his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He continued his education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopaedic surgery. Finally, he completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver, where he subsequently served as an instructor in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Champine is currently an associate clinical professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and an assistant clinical professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

Dr. Champine has always thrived at the top of his field. He graduated valedictorian from both high school and medical school and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Phi Beta Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. He’s been on D Magazine’s list of Best Doctors in Dallas since 2001 and Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors since 2005. He was also a particularly skilled athlete growing up, playing on the basketball team and the baseball team in high school, and placing runner-up as the South Texas athlete of the year. This experience lends him unmatched empathy when working with athletes.

Dr. Champine is highly skilled in the most advanced orthopaedic procedures available today, such as minimally invasive hip replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement, two-incision hip replacement, quad-sparing knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and computer-assisted surgery. He also has substantial experience with the most current implant technologies, such as metal-on-metal hip replacement, hip resurfacing, ceramic hip replacement, and rotating-platform knee replacements.

Dr. Champine is married to a radiologist, with whom he has two children. He enjoys watching, coaching, and playing all sports as well as enjoying life on Cedar Creek Lake.

TIS Board of Managers, Chairman of the Board

James H. Merritt M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship training in both ophthalmologic plastic/reconstructive surgery and pediatric ophthalmology.

He attended University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for medical school and post graduate training. Since 1989, he has been in the private practice of adult and pediatric ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas and Children’s Medical Center Hospital. Recently, Dr. Merritt has received the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his many contributions to this society. He is a past president of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves on the executive council of the Texas Ophthalmological Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Accolades:
TIS Board of Managers, Secretary
Best Docs 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001; Current Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at THR Presbyterian Hospital Dallas; He is a past president of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves on the executive council of the Texas Ophthalmological Association

Jorge Corona M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist sub-specializing in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. He graduated from Universidad La Salle, School of Medicine in Mexico City with honors. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock and his fellowship in oculoplastic and orbital surgery at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Corona was a clinical assistant professor at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and served as an oculoplastic surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Big Spring, TX before joining Oculoplastic Associates of Texas in 2007.

Dr. Steven J. White of USA Plastic Surgery specializes in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. He is one of the few plastic surgeons in the United States certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otalaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). This rare distinction is the result of many years of intensive study and training. His commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers who selected him as a Texas Super Doctor (Texas Monthly) as well as one of the Best Doctors in Dallas (D Magazine).

Known for quality of his results as well as the personal care he provides, Dr. White is dedicated to seeking the best outcome for every patient. He believes precise surgical technique is essential to achieve exceptional results. Combining innovative instruments and techniques with state-of-the-art technology allows Dr. White to offer his patients better results with less discomfort and rapid recovery.

Dr. White enjoys travel, tennis, skiing, and scuba diving. An avid art collector, he also enjoys theater and opera. He serves on the Board of Fort Worth Opera as well as Chairman of the Board for the Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Dr. White is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthethic Plastic Surgery as well as numerous other medical societies.

Dr. Patrick Pownell is a highly respected plastic surgeon specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has been practicing plastic surgery in the Dallas area since 1994 and is the immediate past department chairman of plastic surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Dr. Pownell holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.

He is a member of numerous plastic surgery societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Pownell is also the current president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons and an officer in the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has been recognized repeatedly by his physician peers through his selection to D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas, Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors, and The Best Doctors in America.

Dr. Pownell performs facial aesthetic surgery in a wide range of areas including facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid, and brow lift. Body contouring procedures include abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lift. Primary areas of reconstruction are nasal, facial, and breast reduction. Nonsurgical services include Botox and numerous soft tissue fillers.

Desiring to meet or exceed each patient’s expectations, Dr. Pownell performs aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with expertise and meticulous care. Dr. Pownell and his experienced staff are committed to providing the best possible results while treating each patient with the utmost respect, care, and dignity. Dr. Pownell strives to focus on areas of lasting significance by establishing relationships with his patients and their families, earning and retaining the trust and respect of his colleagues, and maintaining accountability to others in need.

Dr. Todd Pollock is a partner in the respected cosmetic and reconstructive practice, North Dallas Plastic Surgery Associates. In practice with his father, Dr. Harlan Pollock, they are considered a trusted resource for quality cosmetic surgery.

While Dr. Pollock’s practice encompasses the broad field of cosmetic surgery to include breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation, he is internationally acclaimed for his no-drain abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) technique with progressive tension sutures, which he and his father pioneered. The no-drain procedure allows patients to return to normal activity faster, more comfortably and with less risk of complications.

Dr. Pollock is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is past president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons and current president of the Presbyterian Hospital of Allen medical staff.