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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.

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.

 

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A.J. Rush III, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Spine Fellowship Trained. Dr. Rush sees patients at Texas Spine Consultants, which has offices in Addison and Plano, Texas.

A native of Dallas, he graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Dr. Rush earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. 

He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. Jackson Memorial Hospital is a non-profit tertiary care hospital and the primary teaching hospital of the University of Miami's School of Medicine.

He completed his fellowship training in spine surgery at Midwest Orthopedics/Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois (Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH — Chicago).

He has specialized training in the most up-to-date minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and advanced technology such as augmented reality and robotics.

Dr. Rush has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He has lectured at national and international meetings. 

His interest in medical education is demonstrated by his reception of the Paff Teaching Award at the University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables, Florida, and the Golden Apple Teaching Award at Rush University in Chicago.

Dr. Rush serves on the Education Committee for the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS).

Outside the operating room and clinic, Dr. Rush enjoys spending time with his wife and son, snow skiing, and traveling.

He speaks English and Spanish. 

Stephen Neece, MD

Stephen Neece, MD, is a board-certified neurological surgeon dedicated to providing the best-quality neurological care and treatment available. At the Integrative Pain Institute in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Neece and his staff diagnose and treat a wide variety of neurological illnesses, injuries, and chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Neece specializes in neurosurgery, trauma, and critical care as well as minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and conservative care.

In addition to performing surgeries and developing appropriate treatment plans for patients with diverse neurological issues, Dr. Neece focuses on prevention by encouraging healthy habits for general neurological health. He firmly believes in educating patients about their conditions and providing the best medically-proven advice for maintaining peak health and protecting the spine and nervous system from damage.

With a personable, attentive attitude toward each patient’s needs, Dr. Neece keeps his patients well-informed and works to ensure their comfort throughout their treatment, surgery, and recovery.

Specialities

• Neurosurgery
• Trauma and critical care
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Pain management
• Conservative care

Certifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education

• Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences, Neurosurgery Chief Resident

Affiliations

• Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Centennial Medical Center (Frisco, Texas)
• Dallas Medical Center  
• Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center (Fort Worth, Texas)
• American Board of Neurological Surgery
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Southern Neurosurgical Association
• North American Spine Society
• American College of Surgeons
• Texas Medical Association
• Dallas County Medical Society

A skilled orthopaedic surgeon, Bruno Gross, MD, uses his talents to help patients at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. Dr. Gross specializes in hip and knee replacements at the practice’s Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas, locations. He is experienced in robotic, total, partial, and revision replacement surgery. 

Dr. Gross earned his medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. During his final year in residency training, Dr. Gross had the opportunity to train abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, performing primarily pediatric trauma care. Having a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Gross elected to complete a fellowship specializing in joint replacement at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. 

Dr. Gross has returned to his home state of Texas, where he now lives with his wife and children. When not in the clinic or with his family, Dr. Gross enjoys weight training and running. 

Danilo ‘Dan’ Volpini, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. He was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and moved to Dallas, Texas, at the age of 17. Growing up, Dr. Volpini had a strong passion for sports, especially soccer. He graduated from North Mesquite High School, where he played on the varsity soccer team during his junior and senior years. Dr. Volpini then went on to attend the University of North Texas and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biology.

Dr. Volpini earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Volpini chose to stay in San Antonio, where he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency. He completed his training with a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship. He was under the guidance of the renowned doctors Felix H. Savoie III, MD, and Larry Field, MD, at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.

Dr. Volpini is married to Kelley, a Dallas native and Texas Women's University graduate. In his free time, Dr. Volpini enjoys practicing jiu-jitsu, reading, and traveling. 

Nilpesh Patel, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. Dr. Patel specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, including sports-related injuries, fracture treatment of the upper extremity, Dupuytren's contracture, and traumatic and nerve-related conditions. 

A North Carolina native, Dr. Patel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000 with a political science and chemistry degree. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina, receiving his medical degree in 2004. 

Dr. Patel moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and completed a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University. With an interest in hand and upper extremity surgery, he moved across the country for specialized training at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he completed the prestigious fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery. 

In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys outdoor activities, traveling with his wife, and watching his three children play sports.

Charles E. Cook, MD, is a board-certified, highly regarded orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. He treats his patients with the utmost care at the Center for Foot and Ankle Restoration in Dallas, and Fort Worth, Texas. His expertise has allowed him to work with professional sports teams in the Dallas area, including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and FC Dallas.

Dr. Cook earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his residency and fellowship training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. His training included a stint in England at the National Health Service, giving him the opportunity to observe an alternative approach to the practice of medicine.

Dr. Cook currently assists with training orthopedic residents from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at John Peter Smith Hospital, both in Fort Worth. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

He warmly welcomes all patients, existing and new, and looks forward to offering his superior level of care. Call the Center for Foot and Ankle Restoration for an appointment today.

John M. Noack, MD, is a board-certified, highly sought-after orthopedic surgeon at the Center for Foot and Ankle Restoration in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Frisco, Texas. He has fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, with expertise in traumatic and sports-related injuries and degenerative conditions of the ankle and foot. He emphasizes conservative treatment for his patients, but is an expert in all forms of foot and ankle surgery, from ankle arthroscopy to total ankle replacement.

Dr. Noack attended St. Mark’s School of Texas in his native Dallas before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas at Austin. After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Dr. Noack was then awarded a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Foundation for Orthopaedic, Athletic and Reconstructive Research in Houston, Texas, where he served as a team physician for the athletic department at Rice University.

To maintain his cutting-edge knowledge, he’s a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

Dr. Noack treats his patients with the highest level of attention and care. Call the Center for Foot and Ankle Restoration for an appointment today.

Don Buford, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist. He has been in practice over 20 years and founded The Texas Orthobiologics Institute where patients benefit from evidence based orthobiologic and orthopedic treatments or surgery. The most common conditions treated are arthritis pain, back pain, tendon injuries, and sports injuries. We treat patients with any joint related problems. We use these Platelet Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Concentrate/ stem cell injections to assist, accelerate or augment the healing response with or without a surgical procedure.

Dr. Hrnack believes in treating his patient’s as if they were one of his own family. What may work for one patient, may not work for all. Every patient is their own individual and as such, care of each patient needs to be tailored to that particular patients needs. Surgery should always be the last option. He wants to make sure that with any diagnosis, even if surgery is necessary, the patient should leave the office with a firm understanding of the problem and the treatment plan to address the issue.