General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  When the cartilage is damaged, the two bones rub against each other causing pain, swelling and stiffness of the joint. This condition is called arthritis. There are many types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear brought about by old age) and rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune disease) are two forms of arthritis.
• Primary Care
  Heather is the Physician Assistant to Dr. B. Todd Drury and works exclusively in the Hand and Upper Extremity Center at Texas Orthopedic Specialists. Heather was raised in Pennsylvania and went to Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral health. Heather then received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the New York Institute of Technology. Heather had spent two years working in primary care before practicing at the Hershey Medical Center with the hand surgery department for five years. Heather moved to Texas and joined the Texas Orthopedic Specialists team in December 2022. She loves Texas and spending time outside all year long in the beautiful weather with her two sons and husband.
• Family Practice
  Sports medicine is not a medical specialty in itself. Most sports medicine doctors are certified in internal medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, orthopedics, or another specialty and then acquire additional training with a 2-year fellowship in sports medicine to be certified as a sports medicine specialist.
• Diabetic Foot Care

Internists

• Internal Medicine

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which can cause pain and numbness in the hand. Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  An ultrasound-guided injection is a minimally invasive procedure used for: Treating various painful musculoskeletal conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis, and neuritis Performing cyst aspiration Guiding the placement of needles for both diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes.
• MRI
  The Friday Night Injury Clinic is held after the football games so that we can expedite injured athletes' diagnosis and plan of care. Our staff is available during the clinic to schedule follow-up appointments, MRI or therapy, if ordered by the physician.
• Radiology
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Chase was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. He received his BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Texas State University. He then went on to receive his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He has a combined 14+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in orthopedics and emergency medicine at a Level 2 Trauma Center. He originally worked for Texas Orthopedic Specialist in 2006 and rejoined the practice in 2019.
• Arthroscopy
  Fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in advanced arthroscopy of the hand, wrist, and elbow; treatments of complex fractures of the hand and upper extremity; microsurgical repair of nerves, soft tissues, and wounds; and wrist and elbow reconstruction.
• Wound Care
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Ankle Surgery
• Joint Replacement
  Joint replacement surgery is a procedure in which the damaged or worn out articulating parts of the joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses. The goal of the surgery is to relieve pain and restore the normal functioning of the joint and help you resume normal activities.
• Hand Surgery
  Dr. Drury is Texas licensed and board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and he has completed the Sub-Specialty Board Certification in Hand Surgery. He is also a Candidate Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Drury has been the team physician for high school, college and professional athletic programs throughout his career. He specializes in surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow, but has extensive experience in general orthopedic surgery, as well as all varieties of orthopedic fractures and trauma.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Paul Tavakolian is a Hand and Upper Extremity specialist who joined Texas Orthopedic Specialists in 2020. Born and raised in North Dallas, he was active and played a variety of competitive sports including basketball and rowing. He later went on to The University of Texas at Austin where he competed on the Texas Crew team and graduated magna cum laude. His dedication for sports and charity ultimately led him to join the Nike-Livestrong Texas 4000 for Cancer cycling team. In the summer of 2010 he completed the longest annual charity bike ride in the world, a 4,000-mile journey from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Tavakolian attended medical school at The University of Texas Southwestern School in Dallas, Texas where he found his passion for orthopedic surgery and upon graduation was accepted into orthopedic surgery residency training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital. There, he trained with giants of the field and found a niche in trauma and hand and upper extremity surgery.
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope.
• Hip Replacement
  Arthritis of the hip can cause pain and stiffness, making regular activities such as walking and bending difficult. As arthritis progresses, conservative treatments tend to lose their efficacy and more definitive treatment should be considered. Hip replacement surgery involves replacing worn or damaged joints with implants to reduce pain and improve movement. It provides excellent results for many and is usually performed on those above 60 but may also benefit young patients with certain conditions.
• Knee Replacement
  A total knee replacement is a surgery to replace diseased or damaged knee joint with an artificial knee joint made of materials, such as metal or plastics. Texas Orthopedic Specialists provides diagnosis and individualized non-operative and operative treatment plans in Bedford, Fort Worth, TX. Texas Orthopedic Specialists also provides highly specialized care during and after surgery. Contact Texas Orthopedic Specialists’s office for an appointment today!
• Knee Arthroscopy
  Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem. It is a relatively safe procedure and you will usually be discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
  He continued this pursuit at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and focused on Upper Extremity and Trauma surgery, treating patients at a busy level 1 trauma center. Dr. Tavakolian was accepted to subspecialty fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and advanced microsurgery at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Phoenix. He trained with world leaders and innovators in the fields of complex hand and elbow reconstruction along with plastic surgery experts in nerve, soft tissue, and tissue transfer and reconstruction. He treated a variety of patients including children, athletes, trauma patients, cancer patients, and those with degenerative conditions. He was awarded a scholarship to travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina to work with and teach colleagues in hand surgery. Throughout this time, Dr. Tavakolian has published research and book chapters on various aspects of hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgery and is also certified in microsurgery from the Mayo Clinic.Dr. Tavakolian enjoys being involved in global health and charity initiatives and has spent time in Central America and Africa performing orthopedic surgery with various organizations.

Dermatologists

• Cyst

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner to accomplish their training goals.
• Physical Therapy
  Treatment includes management of bruises, strains and sprains, fractures, dislocations, chronic injuries, torn shoulder ligaments, ACL ligament repair in the knee as well as cartilage and meniscal repairs. Surgery is mostly accomplished by minimally invasive methods and healing is expedited by physical therapy and a rehabilitation program to ensure a quick return to your sporting activities.
• Frozen Shoulder
  Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which you experience pain and stiffness in your shoulder. The symptoms appear slowly, worsen gradually and usually take one to three years to resolve on their own.
• Tennis Elbow
• Shoulder Pain
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
• Back Pain
• Neuro Rehabilitation
  At Texas Orthopedic Specialists, we offer neuro-rehabilitation, durable medical equipment, clinical research, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. Some of the procedures offered include rehabilitation, manual therapy and dry needling. Our comprehensive and focused approach ensures that each of our patients gets the best possible outcome. To know more about our services, click on the below links...
• Manual Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Suttle is originally from Oklahoma, but moved to Texas as a child. After graduating high school, Dr. Suttle enlisted in the USAF Reserve. Here, she was trained as a surgical technician, which gave her invaluable experience during her collegiate and medical training. The Air Force took her to San Antonio, TX where she studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She graduated cum laude from UTSA with her Bachelor of Science in Biology. After completing her undergraduate work and finishing her career in the military, she attended Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL on an academic scholarship and obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Dr. Suttle then completed a three year surgical residency at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, TX where she served as Chief Resident during her final year.
• Ankle Sprain
• Bunions Problems
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Hammertoes
• Heel Pain
• Foot Infections
• Podiatric Surgery
  Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons