Thad Dean, MD

Thad Dean, MD

Specializes in Joint Replacement, Complex Joint Revision and the very rare subspecialization of Orthopedic Oncology, including tumors of the bones, joints, and muscles

Recognized by the American Cancer Society as the Distinguished Medical Provider of Tarrant County

Practices in the Fort Worth, Midlothian and Mansfield Locations

Dr. Thad Dean specializes in Joint Replacement, Complex Joint Revision and the very rare subspecialization of Orthopedic Oncology, including tumors of the bones, joints, and muscles. In 2018, Dr. Dean was recognized by the American Cancer Society as the Distinguished Medical Provider of Tarrant County. Orthopedic Oncology is the subdivision of orthopedics that cares for children and adults diagnosed with tumors, and tumor-like conditions of the bone and soft tissue. This includes bone metastases, sarcomas, benign and cancerous tumors of the bone or soft tissue, and pathologic fracture. A pathologic fracture is a fracture that occurs in the bone due to a disease rather than an injury.

As a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, Dr. Dean was no stranger to sports at a young age and had the typical Midwest fair, playing several sports almost immediately. Wrestling from the age of 4, he continued into high school, where he also picked up baseball and football.

Dr. Dean studied at the Northwest Missouri State, Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, continued into his Residency at Grandview hospital in Ohio before finishing his medical training at Emory University in Atlanta.

Dr. Dean is a proud family man and loves everything about Texas. Married to the love of his life, Sarah, who is a physical therapist, the pair reside with their two children in Mansfield, TX.

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Jesus Rey II, MD

Jesus Rey, II MD

Treats elbow, shoulder, and knee disorders

Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons

Practices in the Arlington and Dallas locations

Dr. Jesus Rey joined Southwest Orthopedics in 2009 and his interests include disorders of the elbow, shoulder, and knee. He performs arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive (ligament reconstruction and instability) surgery, as well as arthroplasty (joint replacement). He also specializes in complex extremity fracture care as a Traumatologist.

Dr. Rey is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He earned his Medical Degree from the Cordoba Catholic University (Argentina). He then completed his General Surgery Internship followed by Orthopedic Residency at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Postgraduate training; Dr. Rey was awarded a prestigious fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Brown University School of Medicine, where he acted as Teaching Fellow and Clinical Instructor for orthopaedic surgery residents. He participated in the care of the Brown Bears Football and Lacrosse players as well as the AHL Providence Bruins. After completion of this postgraduate training he was accepted at the prestigious WB Carrell Memorial Clinic, one of the 24 ASES-accredited Fellowship training of board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons in the subspecialty of shoulder and elbow surgery in the USA, where he was trained in the most complex shoulder and elbow reconstruction techniques.

Dr. Rey has published scientific papers, book chapters, and lectured on orthopedic disorders and problems ranging from shoulder replacement, fractures, to tendon repair and instability. Dr. Rey believes very strongly in the importance of an open and honest patient-physician relationship and feels that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment. Dr. Rey feels it is his responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment available. Dr. Rey is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as well as member of both the Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. Dr. Rey is married with two sons and one daughter and enjoys swimming, golf and hiking.

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