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A physician with over 10 years of experience in clinical medicine, Dr. Cauthen has also studied healthcare policy and management at Berkley and worked in research at the University of California, San Francisco and in Washington DC. He has served as a Lt. Commander in the US Public Health Service Corps and worked with the Indian Health Service in Alaska serving the Inuit population. Dr. Cauthen worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where he was responsible for disease surveillance and outbreak investigations at the national and state level. He was stationed for two years in Puerto Rico, and worked closely with the Puerto Rico Secretary of Health on numerous health policy issues. As State Epidemiologist for Oklahoma, Dr. Cauthen contributed to the development of bioterrorism response within the state and helped develop partnerships for an early warning disease surveillance system in the state. He now serves as medical director and continues his research.

 

Neil Verma, MD

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.  

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).

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.

Kennedy Gombert was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and went to the University of Alabama where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. At the University of Alabama, she was involved in pre-medical societies, club soccer, and her sorority.

After graduating from Alabama in 2020, she moved back to San Antonio and was a medical scribe before attending PA school at West Coast University in Dallas, TX where she earned a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies. During PA school, she developed a passion for surgery and is excited begin her career in orthopedics.

Outside of work, she loves to read, spend time with friends, travel, and cheer on Alabama football (roll tide!)

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. 

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).