James W. Burnett, MD

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Over 20 years of Experience

Practices at the Arlington Location

Originating from Lodi, California, Dr. James Burnett now specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at AOA Orthopedic Specialists and sits as the current Board President of the Organization.

Dr. Burnett completed Medical School in 1996 at Tulane Medical University (New Orleans), his Residency at Texas A&M University Scott & White Hospital (Temple, TX) in 2001, before serving our country as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Navy until 2004.

Dr. Burnett sees patients at the AOA Arlington location and has been frequently featured as a “Top Doc” in Tarrant County for exemplary surgical and patient care. As a board-certified Sports Medicine surgeon, Dr. Burnett is multi-accomplished surgeon and is currently affiliated with Baylor, Scott, and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington. In addition to speaking English, he also speaks Spanish.

Outside of his busy work life, Dr. Burnett enjoys relaxing at home, lifting weights, cross-training, going on vacation, and supporting his favorite football team, the Pittsburg Steelers.

Education & Training

1988-1992
University of California (Davis, CA)
Bachelor of Science – Biological Science

1992- 1996
Tulane Medical University (New Orleans, LA)
Doctor of Medicine

1996-1997
Texas A&M University, Scott & White Hospital (Temple, TX)
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship

1997-2001
Texas A&M University, Scott & White Hospital (Temple, TX)
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

AOA Orthopedic Specialists (Arlington, TX) July 2004 – Present
U.S. Navy, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, U.S. Naval Hospital (Yokosuka, Japan) U.S. Naval Hospital (Bremerton, WA) July 2001-2004

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (July 2003)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine – (November 9, 2007)
Texas Medical License (August 1997)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Texas State Medical Society
American Medical Association
Tarrant County Medical Association
Mensa

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington – Active Privileges

Oakridge School – Team Physician (2005-2015)
Timberview High School – Team Physician (2004-2005)

GW Brindley Foundation Resident Research Award (2001)
Caldwell Society Award: Excellence in Study of Orthopaedics (Tulane)
Alpha Omega Alpha Society (eligible 1996)

Schedule an appointment

SCHEDULE NOW

Clinton Bell, MD

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery

20 years of experience

Practices in the Dallas and Midlothian locations

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Dr. Clint Bell joined AOA Orthopedic Specialists in 2019 and continues his service in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Following his orthopedic training, his practice began in 2004 as a partner of Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine providing care to patients in the DFW Metroplex and southern surrounding areas.

After earning his medical degree and graduating with honors from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, he completed a five-year Orthopedic Residency at the same institution and a year Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Dr. Bell is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is recognized by his physician peers by consistently being selected as one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas. With his pleasant persona, Dr. Bell is beloved by his patients and is actively involved in the community, providing team support and orthopedic care to several schools in the local area.

Possessing a wide breadth of orthopedic knowledge, Dr. Bell’s general orthopedic practice includes the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions by means of surgical management as well as office-based care. Special interests include sports-related injuries and arthroscopy, knee and hip replacement surgery, musculoskeletal trauma and fracture care, and treatment of common problems including rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and others.

Dr. Bell is a native Texan and lives in Midlothian, TX, among the patients that AOA Orthopedic Specialists serves. He is a proud husband and father of 3 children that continue to keep his schedule outside of work filled and entertaining.

Education & Training

2000-2004
University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, TX)
Residency, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

1999-2000
University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, TX)
Internship, Department of General Surgery

1998-1999
Baylor Medical Center (Dallas, TX)
Fellowship in Sports Medicine Arthroscopy:

1994-1998
University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, TX)
Doctor of Medicine
Honors, Top 10% of Class.

1989-1993
Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)
B.S., Biology/Chemistry

Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1/1/2016
State Licensure, Texas Medical Board, since 1998

Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 7/28/2006

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, since 2006
Active Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, since 2006
Candidate Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004-2006
Resident Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1999-2004
Voted by peers, D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas, 2017 & 2018
Voted by peers, Charlton Methodist Outstanding Surgeon, 2018
Healthgrades Recognized Designation and Honor Roll, current
United Healthcare Premium Designation for quality and cost effective care, current Clinical Faculty Instructor, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program, since 2004
Orthopedic In-Training Exam, highest overall percentile, UTMB, 2004
Orthopedic In-Training Exam, top 15% nationally, 1999-2003
AAOS Resident liaison Group, 2002-2004
Representative to AOA Resident leadership Forum, 2002
Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society, 1997
Dean’s list, each semester while attending UTMB, 1994-1998
Alpha Chi, National Honor Scholarship Society, SFASU, 1992

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Dallas County Medical Society

Stryker Makoplasty Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement, Dallas, TX, 2016
Stryker Makoplasty Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement, Dallas, TX, 2016
AAOS Maintenance of Certification Course, Boston, MA, 2014
MedActa Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery Hip Replacement, Dallas, TX, 2014
Biomet Oxford Advanced Partial Knee Replacement, Miami, FL, 2013
Tornier Shoulder Arthroplasty, Houston, TX, 2008
Carticel: Autologous Chondrocyte Replacement, Galveston, TX, 2002
MicroAire Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release System, Galveston, TX, 2002
Enneking Musculoskeletal Tumor Course, Jacksonvi lle, FL, 2002
Orthopedic Trauma Association Basic Fracture Course, Scotsdale, AZ, 2000

General Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Surgery
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Sports Medicine Team Physician for local School Programs

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington – Active Privileges
Methodist Health System– Active Privileges
Pine Creek Medical Center – Active Privileges

AOA Orthopedic Specialists, P.A., Dallas, TX 2019-Present
Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, P.A., Dallas, TX, 2004-2019
Orthopedic surgical resident, UTMB, Galveston, TX, 1999-2004
Emergency room moonlighting physician, UTMB, Galveston, TX, 2000-2003
Orthopedic fellow, BUMC, Dallas, TX, 1998-1999
Surgical orderly, Harris Methodist Hospital, Bedford, TX, 1993-1994
Academic assistant and tutor, SFA State University, Nacogdoches, TX, 1991-1993
Head lifeguard and pool manager, Crown Colony Country Club, Lufkin, TX, 1986-1992

Bell, C.: Advanced treatment of orthopedic knee conditions. Methodist Patient Centered ACO Online Learning Collaborative Presentation, Dallas, TX, 2017.
Bell, C.: Recent advances in orthopedic surgery. Presented at Methodist Medical Staff Meeting CME Program, Dallas, TX, 2011.
Bell, C.: Shoulder injuries and the adult athlete. Presented at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Health Happenings Seminar, Dallas, TX, 2005.
Bell, C. and Carmichael, K.: Volar perilunate trans-scaphoid fracture-dislocation in a skeletally immature patient. Orthopedics, 2005;28(1):69-70.
Bell, C. and Ca lhoun, J.: Proximal extent of the tibiotalar joint capsular reflection: ananatomic study in cadavera. Presented at Eggers Society Meeting, Galveston, TX, 2004.
Bell, C.: Clinically relevant pelvic and hip anatomy and surgical exposures. Presented at University of Texas Medical Branch Orthopedic Grand Rounds, Galveston, TX, 2003.
Bell, C.: Volar perilunate trans-scaphoid fracture-dislocation in a skeletally immature patient. Presented at Texas Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 2003.
Bell, C.: Motor milestones delays in children with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenital. Presented at University of Texas Medical Branch Orthopedic Research Symposium, Galveston, TX, 2002.
Bell, C., Trevino, S. and Buford, W.: Comparison of three cortex versus four cortex screw fixation of the distal t ibiofibular syndesmosis. Galveston Ortho J, 2001;3:42-45.
Bell, C. and Jackson, R.: What’s new in orthopedic surgery? A review of major breakthroughs and advances in orthopedics. BUMC Proceedings, 1999;12:121-125.
Bell, C., Koeter, S. and Jackson, R.: Fabellar pain after total knee arthroplasty. Am J Knee Surg, 1999;12(3):172-174.
Jackson, R. and Bell, C.: Nonthermal tissue welding of avascular meniscal tears using photodynamic dye and laser. Research at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 1999.

Husband and father of 3 children
Hobbies include: music, sports/outdoor activities, woodworking and computer tech.
Native Texan

Schedule an appointment

SCHEDULE NOW

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

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

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.

Schedule an appointment

SCHEDULE NOW

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

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

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.

Schedule an appointment

SCHEDULE NOW