Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas Sports Medicine Joint Replacement Rockwall Texas

Dr Umar Burney was born in Madison, Wisconsin. His parents were both in teaching profession and they inculcated an importance for learning and education. Dr Umar Burney attended Saint George's University School of Medicine, Grenada and as voted member 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.

Dr. John Zavala 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. Dr. Zavala earned his medical degree from the University of Texas - Southwestern Medical School 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.

Dr. Dan Volpini 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 for playing soccer from a young age. He graduated from North Mesquite High School, where he played in the varsity 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 in 2006. Dr. Volpini earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, all under a full scholarship.

Dr. Kushal Patel originally from Houston, Texas performed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas majoring in the University Scholars Program. He then matriculated to Texas A&M College of Medicine where he graduated with honors, earning acceptance into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and was awarded the James A. Knight Leadership in Medicine award. He continued his professional goals by completing a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Dr. Tanamachi is certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has been since 1978. He earned his medical degree from the University Medical School at San Antonio. He completed an internship at Baylor University in Dallas and his residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He also completed a fellowship at Kontons Hospital in Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Tanamachi is active in the community, serving as school board trustee for the Mesquite Independent School District for the last 32 years.

Dr. Matthew Britt graduated from LSU achieving a B.S. in Biology. He completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated in the top 10 of his class. He completed an all encompassing three year foot and ankle surgical residency program at Hunt Regional Medical Center - Baylor affiliate. He trained under 30+ of the leading foot and ankle specialists in the Dallas area.

Dr. Brandon Mecham is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in the treatment of common to complex foot and ankle disorders. He is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his patients by exploring all treatment options, including non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches.

Dr. Nilpesh M. Patel is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist and elbow surgery. Dr. Patel, a North Carolina native, is joining Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. He has a special interest in hand, wrist and elbow surgery including sports related injuries, fracture treatment of the upper extremity, dupuytren's contracture, traumatic conditions including tendon repairs and reconstruction as well as nerve related conditions.

Dr. Bruno Gross grew up in Denton, Texas and graduated from the University of North Texas earning his undergraduate degree. He then went on to earn his medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine in College Station, Texas and Round Rock, Texas.