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.
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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.”
Russell Skinner, MD
Family Physician
5148 Village Creek Dr Ste 300
Plano, TX 75093
4.95(118)
Lynette Scott, AGPCNP-C
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 10.0 mi
Lisa Morkos, M.D. believes that a whole person approach is the best way to understand her patients. She works with her patients in shared decision making to achieve their goals, while focusing on preventative medicine, staying one step ahead! Dr. Morkos’ attentiveness to her patients emphasizes her constant efforts towards personalized medicine.
Xiaowen graduated from Texas Women's University with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree and is an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing with primary care offices and post-acute care facilities. Xiaowen practices evidence based medicine to ensure patients receive the best quality of care.
Nick Baker, D.O. brings a variety of experience to his patients’ health and wellness experience with his background in family, emergency, and internal medicine. At only a glance he’s a dad, husband, son, brother, athlete, coach, friend and physician. These roles enable Dr. Baker to not only relate to patients but also create a health care plan that promotes specific qualities important to them.
Medical School:
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine – Tulsa, OK
Residency:
Texoma Medical Center, Family Medicine – Denison, TX
Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Michelle Holcomb is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 2006. An RN since 1993, she has years of experience as a registered nurse in emergency, adult intensive care and neonatal nursing.
Michelle likes seeing patients of all ages and likes meeting the healthcare needs of families. She enjoys developing relationships with patients that motivate them to set and reach personal goals for their health. As a nurse practitioner she has experience in pediatric and adult health care.
Michelle’s hobbies include ice hockey, photography, cycling, camping, scouting, and spending time with her husband, 5 children and 4 grandchildren.
Andrew Minigutti MD loves communicating to his patients the evidence based reasons for his recommendations. He is willing to work with individuals to find the treatment option that is right for them. He believes education, prevention, weight loss and weight control play a major role in quality patient care. He is a good listener and uses that information to formulate a unique plan for each patient. He has found success in treating Diabetes and Obesity among other conditions, using these methods.
Family Medicine, East Carolina University – Greenville, NC
Military Experience:
Moody AFB, Aviano AB, Italy
United States Air Force Rank: MAJOR
Dr. Miniguitti has been named among the best doctors by D Magazine for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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.
