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As a third-generation Texan, Dr. Donnally is compassionate to the needs of his community and the patients he serves in his native city of Dallas. He prides himself on performing the least invasive amount of surgery to alleviate a patient’s spinal pathology while concurrently accelerating their post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, he stresses surgical techniques that minimize post-operative pain and medication use. While Dr. Donnally is passionate about minimally invasive surgery he is also committed to complex corrective procedures for adult spinal deformities.

Early in his career, Dr. Donnally placed an emphasis on medical research. His contribution of more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and a dozen book chapters has allowed him to be invited to many speaking engagements across the country to present his findings. He is dedicated to advancing the spinal community’s knowledge base through research and education. He continues to work with various scientific and product teams to identify modern techniques that will better diagnose spinal conditions and manage these pathologies.

A true local, Dr. Donnally graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas and then earned Magna Cum Laude honors while at Southern Methodist University. While attending medical school at Texas Tech Health Science Center he graduated top of his class with a Distinction in Research. Dr. Donnally completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the University of Miami Hospital/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He continued his Spine Surgery training as a fellow at the world-renowned Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies.

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Vudhi Slabisak, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Texas. For 20 years, Dr. Slabisak has treated patients in the Dallas area and counseled them throughout their care with attentiveness and a high level of expertise. He specializes in treating spinal conditions and managing the pain that comes with those conditions.

Patients who visit Dr. Slabisak appreciate his kind, compassionate demeanor and his unique focus on all of their needs. He takes the time to educate each patient about their condition and all of their options for treatment, allowing them to take control of their health care equipped with the right knowledge.

Dr. Slabisak received his doctorate of medicine at the University of Texas Science Center in San Antonio. He remained there to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship in orthopedic surgery at the South Texas Spinal Clinic in San Antonio. During his fellowship, Dr. Slabisak was trained in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of all parts of the spine.

Dr. Slabisak is a Thailand native who now calls Texas home. When he isn’t treating patients and alleviating pain at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine, Dr. Slabisak enjoys spending time with his three daughters and going sailing. He aspires to eventually fulfill his dream of sailing around the world.

Charles B. Marder, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano and Frisco, Texas. He brings his exceptional combination of expertise, extensive experience, and compassionate dedication to his patients at NTOS. Throughout his 30 plus year career, Dr. Marder has assumed key roles such as the President of the regional division of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the Director of education for the Mesquite Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. As well as, a respected lecturer representing several pharmaceutical companies.

His medical interests are in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma treatment, diabetic foot care, pediatric podiatry, and sports medicine. Dr. Marder remains committed to providing each patient with personalized and attentive care at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine.

Bruce Markman, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Frisco and Tyler, Texas. He has over 20 years of experience with arthroscopies, shoulder reconstruction surgeries, and surgeries of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.

Athletes and other patients of all ages continually return to Dr. Markman for his expertise as well as his ability to compassionately treat each patient as if they were family. In 2016 and 2017, D Magazine named him among the best doctors in Dallas.

Dr. Markman received his medical education at the State University of New York and at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. After graduating with his doctorate of medicine, he moved to California for his surgery internship at the University of California at San Francisco. He stayed in San Francisco for his residency in orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Then, Dr. Markman moved to Manhattan Beach, California, to complete a fellowship at the West Coast Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. During his fellowship, he focused on sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder, foot, and ankle surgeries.

Throughout his years of experience, Dr. Markman has been the team physician for the Tulsa Oilers of the East Coast Hockey League and the Tulsa Shock of the Women’s National Basketball Association in Oklahoma. Today, he continues to give athletes and other patients the gift of an active, comfortable life.

Rahul Banerjee, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, hip and knee replacement, treatment of fractures and injuries, and management of complex orthopaedic problems such as malunions, nonunions, and revisions. He sees patients from the Carrollton and Plano, Texas, offices of North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine.

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Dr. Banerjee graduated with honors from Brown University and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. Dr. Banerjee completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Brown University.

Dr. Banerjee served in the United States Air Force and was assigned to work with the United States Army, treating injured patients and training orthopaedic residents at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. During his service, he was deployed to the War in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and treated many injured soldiers and civilians. 

After completion of his military service, Dr. Banerjee joined the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern as Assistant Clinical Professor. While at UT Southwestern, Dr. Banerjee trained residents and fellows and provided care to patients with complex fractures and injuries at Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern. In 2021, Dr. Banerjee joined the team at North Texas Orthopaedic and Spine.

Dr. Banerjee is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Howard Rosen Teaching Award from AO North America. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. In addition, Dr. Banerjee has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters on the treatment of orthopaedic problems.

Dr. Banerjee was recently named as one of D Magazine‘s 2023 Best Doctors in Collin County!

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James Stanley, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine. Serving the community of Plano, Dallas, and Kaufman Texas. Dr. Stanley specializes in the treatment of conditions and disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. 

A native Texan, Dr. Stanley received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctorate of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.  He completed his internship and residency at the University of Oklahoma and his spine fellowship at Brown University.

Dr. Stanley has over 20 years’ experience, with interests in minimally invasive spine surgery, adult deformity, trauma, osteoporotic fractures, and disc replacement. He believes in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to spine care and has the resources in place to diagnose and treat conditions of all parts of the spine. He and the other providers at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine work closely together to quickly determine whether a treatment plan is effective.  

Dr. Stanley’s goal is to get patients back to their normal lives as quickly as possible so they may resume an optimal quality of life. His patients appreciate his laid-back bedside manner as well as the personal care and attention he gives to each one of them.

Dr. Stanley enjoys spending time with his wife, Tina, and their four delightful teenagers.

Dr. K. Nimr Ikram is a Board-Certified surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano and Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Ikram's care philosophy is to treat all of his patients as if they are family. With over 20 years of experience, his goal is to educate patients about their condition and provide them with an individualized treatment plan for the most optimal outcome. 

He specializes in Hip and Knee Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle surgery, Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder surgery, and Regenerative Medicine. 

Dr. Ikram completed his medical training from Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Garden State Hospital in Michigan. 

Bruce Markman, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Frisco and Tyler, Texas. He has over 20 years of experience with arthroscopies, shoulder reconstruction surgeries, and surgeries of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.

Athletes and other patients of all ages continually return to Dr. Markman for his expertise as well as his ability to compassionately treat each patient as if they were family. In 2016 and 2017, D Magazine named him among the best doctors in Dallas.

Dr. Markman received his medical education at the State University of New York and at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. After graduating with his doctorate of medicine, he moved to California for his surgery internship at the University of California at San Francisco. He stayed in San Francisco for his residency in orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Then, Dr. Markman moved to Manhattan Beach, California, to complete a fellowship at the West Coast Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. During his fellowship, he focused on sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder, foot, and ankle surgeries.

Throughout his years of experience, Dr. Markman has been the team physician for the Tulsa Oilers of the East Coast Hockey League and the Tulsa Shock of the Women’s National Basketball Association in Oklahoma. Today, he continues to give athletes and other patients the gift of an active, comfortable life.

Vudhi Slabisak, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Texas. For 20 years, Dr. Slabisak has treated patients in the Dallas area and counseled them throughout their care with attentiveness and a high level of expertise. He specializes in treating spinal conditions and managing the pain that comes with those conditions.

Patients who visit Dr. Slabisak appreciate his kind, compassionate demeanor and his unique focus on all of their needs. He takes the time to educate each patient about their condition and all of their options for treatment, allowing them to take control of their health care equipped with the right knowledge.

Dr. Slabisak received his doctorate of medicine at the University of Texas Science Center in San Antonio. He remained there to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship in orthopedic surgery at the South Texas Spinal Clinic in San Antonio. During his fellowship, Dr. Slabisak was trained in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of all parts of the spine.

Dr. Slabisak is a Thailand native who now calls Texas home. When he isn’t treating patients and alleviating pain at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine, Dr. Slabisak enjoys spending time with his three daughters and going sailing. He aspires to eventually fulfill his dream of sailing around the world.

Jon C. Thompson, MD, is double board-certified in orthopedic sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.  Dr. Thompson graduated with honors from prestigious Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.

A highly qualified practitioner of orthopedic sports medicine with patients of every age, Dr. Thompson specializes in orthopedic sports medicine including injuries to the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow and wrist.   His special interests are joint instability, cartilage preservation and restoration, and pediatric injuries. . He has a passion for performing state-of-the-art cartilage restoration techniques which restores and preserves joints and allows patients to return to their normal activity levels and postpone joint replacements.

He is the author of “Netter’s Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy,” the definitive orthopedic anatomy guide for orthopedic students and clinicians.

Dr. Thompson is honored to be affiliated with Methodist McKinney Hospital, Medical City McKinney, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Allen, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman.

Dr. Thompson is proud to have ranked among D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas, as well as the Best Doctors in Collin County.

As an integral part of the friendly team of physicians at Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Brian Snow, MD, provides orthopedic care for families North Texas at the Sherman and McKinney offices.

After receiving his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Dr. Snow completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States. He completed his fellowship in advanced arthroscopy and sports medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

In addition to practicing in general orthopedics, Dr. Snow has a broad range of experience with muscle and tendon sprains and tears, particularly due to sports injuries. He provided excellent care to many high schools as the team doctor, as well as to the University of Utah Utes and the USC Trojans.

Always fascinated by sports-related injuries, Dr. Snow has written several articles on ACL reconstruction and its long-term effects.

As a leader in his field, Dr. Snow is affiliated with honorable medical institutions like Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney; Methodist McKinney Hospital; Medical City McKinney; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial in Frisco, Texas; Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Allen, Texas, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman; and the McKinney Surgery Center. 

Dr. Michael Hennessy is a native Texan through and through. He is privileged to be able to call himself a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and he is proud to call Dallas, Texas his home.

Dr. Hennessy was born in Dallas to a family with three other siblings. He stayed in Dallas for his undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University. He majored in mathematics and graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian of his class. Dr. Hennessy then went on to Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington D.C. to obtain his medical degree. He graduated cum laude and then was drawn back to Texas when he matched an Orthopaedic surgery residency here locally at The University of Texas Southwestern. It was during his time at UTSW that he met his wife and eventual mother of their three children, Fallon.

After completing the rigorous training program at UTSW and Parkland Hospital, Dr. Hennessy decided to get a little bit more sunshine by completing his spine surgery fellowship under the guidance of Dr. Behrooz Akbarnia in San Diego, California. He knew he wanted to practice medicine back in Texas so he accepted his first position after training at a very well-known Orthopaedic surgery clinic in San Antonio, called The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group. After spending three years in San Antonio, Dr. Hennessy and his wife made the decision to return to his hometown of Dallas and he has been practicing at Texas Spine Consultants ever since. He is very honored to have the opportunity to practice medicine and serve the very community where he was raised.

Dr. Hennessy is a very accomplished spine surgeon for the treatment of all aspects of spine conditions. He has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques and he consults for several companies to help advance spine care. He has been recognized for his care of patients by being named Texas Monthly Super Doctors or Super Doctors Rising Stars every single year since the year 2014. He has also been awarded as one of D Magazine’s “D Best” doctors for 2020.

Dr. Hennessy is an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certified orthopedic surgeon and spinal surgeon and is presently a diplomate of the board. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Dallas County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.

Dr. Hennessy wants nothing more than to take the utmost care of every single one of his patients in the most conservative and minimally invasive manner.

Dr. Robert Viere has performed spinal surgery in the Dallas area for more than 20 years. As a board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the North American Spine Society, Dr. Viere understands the challenges patients face when confronting neck and back pain.

Dr. Viere has a special interest in complex problems involving the cervical spine and accepts referrals for postoperative spinal problems. His offices combine pain management, state of the art technology, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and treatment for scoliosis.

Dr. Viere is on staff at the Methodist Hospital for Surgery, Medical City Plano Hospital, and Baylor Uptown, with privileges at Texas Scottish Rite. Prior to joining Baylor, Dr. Viere was head of the spine section in the Department of Orthopedics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has been honored as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" from 2004-2020, as well as "Best Doctors in America" from 1994-2011. In addition, Texas Monthly named him a "Texas Super Doctor" for five consecutive years.

As a third-generation Texan, Dr. Donnally is compassionate to the needs of his community and the patients he serves in his native city of Dallas. He prides himself on performing the least invasive amount of surgery to alleviate a patient’s spinal pathology while concurrently accelerating their post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, he stresses surgical techniques that minimize post-operative pain and medication use. While Dr. Donnally is passionate about minimally invasive surgery he is also committed to complex corrective procedures for adult spinal deformities.

Early in his career, Dr. Donnally placed an emphasis on medical research. His contribution of more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and a dozen book chapters has allowed him to be invited to many speaking engagements across the country to present his findings. He is dedicated to advancing the spinal community’s knowledge base through research and education. He continues to work with various scientific and product teams to identify modern techniques that will better diagnose spinal conditions and manage these pathologies.

A true local, Dr. Donnally graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas and then earned Magna Cum Laude honors while at Southern Methodist University. While attending medical school at Texas Tech Health Science Center he graduated top of his class with a Distinction in Research. Dr. Donnally completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the University of Miami Hospital/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He continued his Spine Surgery training as a fellow at the world-renowned Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies.

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Dr. Andrew Park is a physician with a sense of balance and purpose in almost any situation. Dr. Andrew Park graduated with his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1997 and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian, St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL in 2002. His spine fellowship was completed in 2003 at Emory University Spine Center and he is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Park founded the only spine fellowship program based in Dallas and was recognized by the North American Spine Society. He proudly serves as Fellowship Director for the Dallas Spine Fellowship Program. Dr. Park has been named one of the top 100 Spine Surgeons and Specialists in America by Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Management Review.

In addition to teaching other surgeons at various seminars and symposiums, he has published original research in numerous peer-reviewed journals with regard to orthopedic surgery and spine surgery. He has been honored as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" for 2016 and 2017.

For over 20 years, Dr. William C. Burns II has combined his love of sports and his passion for medicine at Craig Ranch Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Burns believes in doing things right the first time by correcting underlying problems rather than just managing symptoms. With an emphasis on shoulders and knees, Dr. Burns is a leader and an innovator in the field of minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction for athletes of all ages. Through one-on-one visits, the service provided at Craig Ranch Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is tailored to each athlete’s needs and goals -- working at every turn to ensure that clients are able to continue their athletic lifestyles.

Dr. Burns is originally from Boise, Idaho. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University. He attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. He received his orthopedic training at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Burns completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Burns is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and was one of the first Orthopedic Surgeons to be Board Certified in Sports Medicine. Dr. Burns was nominated for the Charles Neer award by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society for recognition of outstanding clinical or research investigation. He won the Dow Corning Wright Award presented by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society for outstanding foot and ankle research. Dr. Burns won the Cabaud Memorial Award given by the American Orthopedic Society for sports medicine for outstanding research.

Dr. Burns is a team player, providing care for a number of teams and athletes. He has been the team physician for the Dallas Freeze of the Central Hockey League, the NAHL Texas Tornado Junior Hockey team, and the AFL Dallas Vigilantes. He has been the team physician for Plano East Senior High School for over 25 years and was recently inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor for the Plano Independent School District. Dr. Burns has served as the orthopedic consultant for the Kurt Thomas Gymnastics since 2004. Dr. Burns currently serves as the Head Team Physician for the Frisco Fighters of the IFL, a professional indoor football team.

Dr. Burns has served as Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Texas; Chief of Staff at Centennial Medical Center; and Chairman of the Board of the Surgery Centre at Craig Ranch as well as the Hospital at Craig Ranch. Dr. Burns has served as the Medical Director for the Craig Ranch Surgery Center since 2013. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Plano Physician's Group and the Craig Ranch Surgery Center. Dr. Burns was voted Best Doctor by his peers in Collin County in 2018 for D Magazine.

Education:

1) BS Degree - Baylor University

2) MD Degree - UT Southwestern Medical School

3) Orthopedic Residency - Medical College of Virginia

4) Sports Medicine Fellowship - University of Chicago

Dr. K. Nimr Ikram is a Board-Certified surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano and Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Ikram's care philosophy is to treat all of his patients as if they are family. With over 20 years of experience, his goal is to educate patients about their condition and provide them with an individualized treatment plan for the most optimal outcome. 

He specializes in Hip and Knee Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle surgery, Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder surgery, and Regenerative Medicine. 

Dr. Ikram completed his medical training from Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Garden State Hospital in Michigan. 

Dr. Younis is a distinguished, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon renowned for his commitment to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment options for patients suffering from acute and chronic spine and nerve pain. With extensive training at prestigious institutions—including the University of Maryland-Baltimore, Louisiana State University-New Orleans, Montefiore Medical Center-New York, and the University of Miami—he has developed comprehensive expertise in advanced surgical techniques and interventional pain management services. 

In addition to his surgical proficiency, Dr. Younis holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. His role as an instructor in Communication Skills and Evidence-Based Medicine reflects his dedication to educating both patients and medical professionals, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Dr. Younis is particularly recognized as a "superstar" in patient communication, skillfully guiding his patients through their recovery journeys and maintaining strong follow-up support.

A pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Younis integrates advanced interventional pain management techniques into his practice. This dual approach allows him to offer comprehensive treatment plans that address not only the structural issues of the spine but also the associated pain conditions, enhancing patient outcomes while minimizing discomfort and recovery time.

Dr. Younis is deeply committed to remaining at the forefront of his field, continually exploring the latest advancements in spine surgery and interventional pain management to provide his patients with the most effective and innovative treatments available. His personalized approach and dedication to patient care have established him as a leading expert in orthopedic spine surgery and pain management.

Understanding the significant physical and emotional toll that spine and nerve pain can take on patients, Dr. Younis prioritizes compassionate support throughout their treatment journey. He is devoted to helping his patients achieve optimal outcomes, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and restoring their functionality.