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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.

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John Zavala, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. 

He grew up in Dallas, Texas, and attended middle and high school at the Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Texas. He completed his college education at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he majored in history and completed his premedical studies.

Dr. Zavala earned his medical degree from the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He subsequently completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. 

While in residency, he served as administrative chief resident and was elected to participate in the American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum. Following his residency training, Dr. Zavala was awarded a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas under the direction of renowned shoulder surgeon Richard Hawkins. He then completed a mini-fellowship in ankle and foot injuries under Angus McBryde at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

His research interests have included fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, multimodal analgesia in total knee arthroplasty, and complications of reverse shoulder arthroplasty. He has presented at national meetings and published articles and book chapters on several orthopaedic subjects.

Dr. Zavala is married to Sarah Katherine, a non-profit fundraiser, and they have three children. His interests outside of medicine include spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, and traveling.

Kushal Patel, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. 

Originally from Houston, Texas, Dr. Patel studied at Baylor University in Waco and received a Bachelor of Arts. He subsequently attended Texas A&M School of Medicine in Bryan, graduating with honors. While there, he was accepted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and awarded the James A. Knight Leadership in Medicine award. 

Dr. Patel continued his aspirations of orthopaedic surgery, completing his residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Dr. Patel then embarked on the most influential stage of his professional career—a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship in Denver, Colorado. He trained under renowned mentors there, learning arthroscopic surgery and molding his professional outlook as a sports medicine surgeon. 

From treating Division I athletes to world-class athletes training in Colorado, Dr. Patel developed the appreciation and expectations of returning athletes to the highest level of performance. Furthermore, he was trained in minimally invasive surgical procedures and strives to bring the latest technology to treating his patients.

When not focusing on his professional career, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, aged 7 and 9. Together, they enjoy traveling and hiking. In fact, the family has hiked extensively in Colorado, Zion National Park, and Sedona.

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.

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.

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.