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.
Dentist 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.
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.
Pediatrician 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.
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.
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).
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, MBA is the founding and managing partner at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. 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 at the University of Texas in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Burney has served on numerous committees throughout his career. His current roles include Joint Replacement Director and Vice Chair of the Board of Managers at Texas Health Surgery Center 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.
Dr. Khan is currently a practising Emergency Medicine and Sleep Medicine Physician. He finished his Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, currently being board certified in Sleep Medicine. He finished his residency at LSU Family Medicine program and served as the Chief Resident of Administration 2022-2023. Dr. Khan has a very diverse experience and brings innovative ideas with solutions on the table. Apart from Emergency Medical Care, he also specialises in treating complex sleep disorders in adults and pediatric patients. He has worked in different areas of research, healthcare and advocacy in various parts of the US. He has also served as a Resident delegate for AAFP national conference in 2021 and has established relationships with lawmakers to advocate for public health, Chapter delegate for LAFP in 2021-2023 and Resident alternate member to LAFP Congress of Delegates 2022. He has also been awarded scholarships such as Family Medicine Leads Scholarship, OMS FD Mistry Scholarship and AFMRD Family Medicine Advocacy Summit Scholarship. He also served on the AASM Advocacy committee and is currently a Board of Director of Advocacy for USleep America. He aims to bring positive change to our health care system, make an impact locally and nationally.
Dr Skinner, a life long resident of North Texas, graduated with honors from Abilene Christian University, with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Following medical school, he completed a residency in Family Medicine from Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. Dr Skinner specializes in family medicine, and has experience in advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine, emergent and urgent care, occupational medicine, and physical medicine and rehab, and esthetics. His goal is to help patients live happy, healthy, active lives at any age by promoting healthy lifestyles. Dr Skinner is married and has three sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and being involved with his local church community.
“Dr. Skinner always takes the time to answer any of my questions. The office staff is always very helpful and friendly. Great doctor and staff for sure.”
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice, specializing in family practice, weight loss management, and medical aesthetics.
I live in Highland Village with my husband and 3 children. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and listening to my favorite podcasts.
I was raised in St. Louis, MO and moved to Texas with my family in 2008. I became a registered nurse over 25 years ago and worked as a cardiac and critical care nurse before moving overseas and shifting my focus to global & integrative health care.
I received my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with an emphasis in Family Practice from Texas Tech University and joined the practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
In my spare time I enjoy being with my family and friends, traveling, water sports, reading, and all things music. I am also a dedicated St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
“Taking care of people is my passion and my calling. I look forward to taking care of you and working with you to meet your healthcare goals.”
For 20 years, I have worked as a nurse in the emergency department which has taught me to recognize and treat a wide range of ailments. My desire to continue to help people during their time of need but also to focus more on preventative health led me to become a nurse practitioner.
I strive to provide compassionate, quality, timely, and appropriate care to all patients. Conversing and connecting with patients comes naturally to me. I enjoy explaining to patients the steps they should take for optimal lifelong health as well as, the care they need during times of illness or injury.
