Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas is a prestigious orthopaedics practice serving the community in and around Rockwall, Terrell, Wylie, Forney, and Royse City, Texas. Staffed with some of the most experienced and talented orthopaedic specialists in the United States, patients can feel confident that their care is in good hands.
The practice staffs a robust team that boasts surgeons, physical therapists, physician assistants, massage therapists, and more. Each provider feels it is a unique opportunity and responsibility to provide excellent patient care. Their philosophy stands on being a team of healthcare professionals that provide efficient, reliable, and trustworthy orthopaedic care in a friendly atmosphere.
Patients often seek out the expertise of the specialists at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas for knee pain, foot and ankle pain, arthritis, and pain management. Depending on the reason for your visit, the team may recommend physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports rehabilitation, or a consultation with one of the team’s expert surgeons to ensure the best outcome for your treatment.
The practice offers cutting-edge treatments and technology and serves all people’s orthopaedic needs through a shared decision-making process. Regardless of why a patient visits Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, they can feel confident their care will mirror the practice’s core values: compassion, trust, integrity, evidence-based technique, and respect.
To learn more about the specialized offerings available at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, call the location nearest you today or request an appointment online today.
Umar Burney, MD, is the founding and managing partner at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. He is dual board-certified in general orthopaedics and sports medicine surgery.
Dr. Burney was born in Madison, Wisconsin. His parents were both in the teaching profession and taught the importance of learning and education. Living abroad during high school, he had the unique opportunity to graduate with a secondary education certification from the University of Cambridge in England.
He returned to the University of Wisconsin in Madison to complete his undergraduate degree in medical microbiology and immunology with a special interest in communicative diseases of the third world.
Dr. Burney attended Saint George's University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, and joined the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Medical Honors Society his sophomore year. He then completed his internship and orthopaedic surgical residency at Louisiana State University Shreveport, where he received several awards for excellence in basic science research and anatomy.
After graduating from LSU, Dr. Burney completed a sports medicine and joint replacement fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Leland Winston and Dr. Thomas Clanton at the McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Burney serves on many hospital committees and is the sports medicine director and joint program director for Texas Health Presbyterian of Rockwall. His primary focus is sports medicine and joint replacement.
Dr. Burney is married to Nazlee, an elementary educator, and they share three children. He enjoys philanthropy, family time, traveling, running, and soccer in his spare time.
Dennis DeLeon is a passionate and devoted physical therapist assistant (PTA) at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, with multiple offices conveniently located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas.
He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He relocated to Texas after serving in the United States Air Force (USAF or US Air Force).
Dennis was stationed in Hawaii, North Dakota, Portugal, and Jordan. During his time in the military, Dennis discovered a passion for helping people and wanted to pursue a career that combined this desire to help people with his love for being active.
He received an Associate of Applied Science for Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021 and looks forward to utilizing all he has learned to provide the highest quality patient care.
When not in the clinic, Dennis enjoys lifting heavy weights, watching sports, exploring the great outdoors, and finding the best ramen shops in DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth).
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
Kendra Breithaupt is a native North Texan, but grew up all over the United States, moving with her parents, twin brother and younger sister to their assigned Air Force bases. She received her Bachelors of Science in nursing from Georgia Southern University and attended Baylor University for her Masters in Nursing with a focus as a family nurse practitioner.
Kendra is excited to return to Lakewood to care for the patients of East Dallas. She has been a nurse practitioner at Lakewood Medical Center for nine years, and is now in the same location with Lakewood Family Health.
Kendra is passionate about empowering patients to live healthy lives. She enjoys teaching her clients the way common ailments affect their life, then provides realistic ways to avoid or control those disease processes.
Tara grew up in Norman, OK moving to Texas to attend Baylor University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Upon graduation, she worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Medical City Children's Hospital. Tara earned her Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington where she was an MSN Academic Scholar. Tara is completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Duke University in 2017. She lives near White Rock Lake with her family.
Tara is excited to return to Lakewood. She first worked in the same location at Lakewood Medical Center in 2008, but left to care for the underserved community of West Dallas. Tara is bilingual and enjoys seeing patients across the lifespan. She feels that preventive care is vital in the reduction of chronic illnesses. Tara, also, has more than 16 years experience in aesthetics. She performs cosmetic injections including Botox and dermal fillers.
“My visit to see Dr. Cavazos at Lakewood Family Health was an extremely positive and welcoming experience. Dr. Cavazos is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. The staff at LFH is an amazing group of professionals.”
Tara Cavazos, RN, FNP-BC
Family Physician
6331 Prospect Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
4.97(38)
Mr. Charles Ortega, PAC, MPAS
Family Physician 9.9 mi
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
Tam Cung, DO
Family Physician
3505 S. Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75227
4.96(54)
Trang Vo
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner 10.9 mi
3801 West 15th Street
Building B, Suite 320
Plano, TX 75075
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
Sherrie Hoover, RNC-FNP completed her Master of Science in Nursing in 2012 at Texas Women’s University and has been a Nurse Practitioner for 10 years. She has lived in the Rockwall area since 2007. Sherrie is a true caregiver and has been in Nursing for over 20 years. Sherrie chose family practice because she enjoys treating patients of all ages. She is passionate about preventive health, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women’s health. Sherrie also carries multiple certifications in cosmetic injectables. In her free time, Sherrie enjoys traveling, volunteering and spending time with her husband and 2 boys. She is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
As the Chief Medical Officer of Integrative Pain Institute Dr. Verma develops comprehensive programs and medical protocols to address and treat the inflammation and injuries that cause pain. Dr. Verma’s expertise and training allows Integrative Pain Institute to offer effective treatments for spine, joint, muscle, tendon, and nerve conditions suffered by men and women of Dallas. By creating safe protocols and teaching the clinical team Dr. Verma instils values of integrity, professionalism, excellence, and commitment to the practice so that patients reach their optimal health.
As a Pain Management and Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Verma utilizes various imaging studies, astute physical examinations, and ultrasound guided procedures to accurately diagnose and treat pain and injuries. Using telemedicine, Dr. Verma’s focus is to provide comprehensive care to patients in order to identify and manage the root cause of pain. This includes a combination of medications, injections, and physical therapy that is provided in a team environment alongside Chiropractors, Spine Surgeons, Interventional Pain Specialists, and Primary Care Physicians.
In 2019 Dr. Verma attended a Harvard Medical School accredited CME Course "Sports Medicine 2019”. The program agenda was to provide State-of-the-Art Approaches to Optimize the Diagnosis, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Prevention of Sports Injuries. Dr. Verma also participated in a limited availability workshop to update his knowledge of Ultrasound and the most recent advances in Regenerative Medicine guided by leading experts from Harvard Medical School as well as from the following Boston’s professional sports teams: Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, New England Revolution and New England Patriots. Dr. Verma looks forward to better serving the community of patients with active lifestyles, weekend warriors, and elite athletes and being at the forefront of Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Verma has 10+ years experience practicing Emergency Medicine, Pain and Injury Management. Dr. Verma has also been teaching medicine to young physicians for most of his career as he is also Adjunct Clinical Professor of Family Medicine for McMaster University. Dr. Verma is able to offer advanced treatment plans that can help patients suffering find immediate and long lasting pain relief. Dr. Verma’s goal is to safely return the injured individual, worker, or athlete, back to his or her prior level of function, productivity, or performance. Dr. Verma is a trustworthy physician that practices evidence-based medicine and is committed to attaining successful outcomes in his patients.
Education 2015-present: CPSO Change of Scope: Pain Management 2014: Adjunct Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, McMaster University 2007: Emergency Medicine, McGill University 2006: Family Medicine, McGill University 2004: Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto 2000: Honors Bachelor’s of Science, University of Toronto
Major Conferences Attended: 2019: Harvard Medical School, Sports Medicine 2019: Harvard Medical School, Regenerative Medicine Shoulders and Knees 2019: North York General Emergency Medicine 2019: Critical Care Imaging Interpretation 2018: Carelton Sports Medicine Workshop 2018: OMA Sports Medicine 2017: Trauma Care and Diagnostic Imaging 2017: Lab Director CME Course Program 2017: Regional Anesthesia: Ultrasound Guided Pain Injections 2017: Integrative Pain Management 2016: Science and Clinical Lab Expo 2016: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 2016: Institute of Functional Medicine 2016: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 2016: Texas Pain Society 2016: Texpro Chiropractic Conference 2016: American Academy of Pain Management 2016: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 2015: PainWeek 2015: American Funcation Medicine Association Conference 2015: Diabetes Update
Dr. Verma instills values of integrity, professionalism, excellence and commitment to his practice so that he may guide each and every one of them towards optimal health.
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.
“Great doctor, feel fortunate that he is treating me. Knowledgeable on current treatment and meds. Recommend him to my friends and fellow residents. Lucky to have him as my physician.”
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