Welcome to The Orthopedic Institute of North Texas
We’re the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas (OINT), and we are a leader in excellent, compassionate, full-service, patient-focused orthopedic surgery in North Texas.
Proudly, our expert team of orthopedic surgical specialists is highly trained, distinctly experienced, and deeply dedicated to relieving your pain, improving your quality of life, and getting you back on your feet.
With offices conveniently in Frisco, Flower Mound, and Sherman, new offices coming soon to Dallas and Southlake, plus numerous satisfied patients, we’re here to keep North Texas moving ‐ let us do the same for you!
Specialties Specialties offered at the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas (OINT)
At OINT, our orthopedic surgeons are honored to offer you a comprehensive line of the highest-quality, patient-centered surgical care that is simply second to none. Here are the orthopedic surgical specialties we’re proud to provide:
Learn MoreMeet Our Orthopedic Surgeons
Our highly educated, fellowship-trained surgeons are committed to providing you the compassionate, expert care you deserve, so you can get the most out of life.
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Justin M. Kane, M.D.Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
Justin Kane, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained, world-renowned foot and ankle Orthopedic Surgeon, and the founder of the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas. With more than 15 years’ experience, Dr. Kane specializes in foot and ankle problems, from routine bunions and hammertoes, to highly complex reconstructive procedures and limb salvage surgeries.
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Vikas Patel, M.D.Hand & Wrist | Shoulder & Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon
Vikas Patel, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow, and hand and wrist surgery. With more than ten years’ of experience, Dr. Patel treats both operative and non-operative conditions, including shoulder and elbow arthritis, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, upper extremity fractures, carpal tunnel, hand and wrist arthritis, and trigger finger.
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Leroy Butler, D.O.Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
Leroy Butler, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. With more than 14 years’ experience, Dr. Butler’s practice includes arthroscopic and reconstructive surgeries, as well as general orthopedics, such as sports injuries and fracture care.
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Christopher Kowalski, M.D.Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Christopher Kowalski, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, lumbar spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy/radiculopathy, and revision spinal surgery. With more than eight years’ experience, Dr. Kowalski performs surgical and non-surgical care for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar issues, from disc herniations to spinal deformity correction surgeries.
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Michael McHugh, M.D.Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgeon
Michael McHugh, MD, is a fellowship-trained hip and knee orthopedic surgeon with more than seven years of experience. Dr. McHugh has expertise in a wide array of hip and knee surgeries, including total joint replacement, minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, robotic hip and knee surgery, the treatment of hip dysplasia in adolescents and adults, complex revision surgeries, and hip preservation.
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Bryce Clinger, M.D.Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Bryce Clinger, MD, is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip and knee injuries. Dr. Clinger is an expert in open and arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, abductor and hamstring repair, knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage transplant, patella stabilization and lower extremity deformity correction.
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Nothing means more to us than improving patients' lives, one orthopedic need at a time.
Meet the people of North Texas we’re proud to call our patients.
" Saw Dr Kowalski for my fractured clavicle, even though he does not do clavicle’s he still took the time to take another X-Ray to see the extent of the fracture. He then got me to Dr Patel who is taking. Care of me. Excellent Dr. Very kind and he listens and is caring. This is a wonderful friendly caring office. All of the staff are wonderful. "
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" Great service, not too much wait time was very quick.
The staff is great and are taking care of the short term disability paperwork efficiently. "
Source: " Very friendly and polite. He listens to you and gives you the best advise based on previous experiences with others. I would tell anyone to go to him. Good doctor to travel too. They have other doctors in the office but. Dr. Kowalski is my favorite. He runs all the test on you, before he does any surgery even if you want him to skip those processes. But when they are done he has all that he needs to proceed on your behalf for surgery to do it the right way the first time. "
Source: " I thought Dr. Kowalski was great. He explained my options very clearly, which allowed me to make my decision on how to proceed. I was impressed with the time spent and the clarity of my various options. "
Source: " Very impressed with this Orthopedic office. It only took 2 days to get an appointment. Minimal wait time in the waiting room and the exam room. I totally appreciate that all staff members introduced themselves, wore name tags, explained their roll in the office and exactly what they doing. Constantly providing educational opportunities is another plus. Everyone cared about me and my husband. Looking forward to my follow-up visit next week. "
Source: " Debuted is too the point, gives you time to heal.. His nurse Jamie is awesome.. very nice & does what she says she will do. "
Source: " Dr Butler is a kind and patient man. He listened to my complaints about my knee and we are in the process of determining my best course of action. "
Source: " Very good experience. Prompt, professional and pleasant. This office is very friendly. I am very comfortable there. "
Source: " Dr. Butler and his team did such an amazing job they took very good care of me. "
Source: " Dr. Butler was great he was on time he was professional. He spent a lot of time with me explaining things. He listened to me which is unusual in some doctors. "
Source: " My experience with Dr Butler was wonderful and positive he is very knowledgeable answered all my questions and put me at ease and he will definitely let him operate on my other bunion.brief i am very pleased and appreciative to be well taken care of. Thank you Dr Butler. "
Source: " I feel so pleased that I can see Dr. Butler now to get knee gel done on both knees. I can feel the difference in just one day. "
Source: " Love Dr. Butler. He clearly knows his stuff. He has a great sense of humor. His staff is great. Completely trust him with my care. "
Source: " Dr. Butler was very nice, thorough, and professional. Took extra steps to ensure a proper diagnosis for my ankle pain. "
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Areas Served in North Texas
- Frisco
- Flower Mound
- Sherman
- Dallas
- Southlake
- Farmers Branch
- Lewisville
- Coppell
- Denton
- Irving
- Fort Worth
- Plano
- Allen
- McKinney
- Prosper
- Garland
- Addison
- Richardson
- Grapevine
- Grand Prairie