Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

at UT Southwestern Frisco

12500 Dallas Parkway, 3rd Floor
Frisco, Texas 75033 (Directions)
469-604-9000

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U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospitals - Orthopedics

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

UT Southwestern Medical Center has earned a "High Performing" rating for orthopaedic care as well as hip fracture and hip replacement procedures U.S. News & World.




The Orthopaedic Surgery team at UT Southwestern Frisco offers innovative surgical and medical options for patients who have injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, and muscles. We apply a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate and treat all types of orthopaedic conditions and injuries. Next-day appointments are often available. 

We offer a broad range of care, covering:

All procedures requiring anesthesia will take place next door at UT Southwestern’s partner site – Texas Health Hospital Frisco. 

Get to Know a Few of Our Orthopaedic Experts

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Meet Dr. Bounajem

Georges Bounajem, M.D., specializes in hip and knee arthritis, primary and revision hip replacement, and primary and revision knee replacement. He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2020 and has received the James R. Olney, M.D. Memorial Award for Academic Achievement from the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

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Meet Dr. Cabrera

Alison Cabrera, M.D., specializes in sports injuries, including shoulder and knee injuries. Dr. Cabrera joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019 and has received several awards for her research. She is excited to be back home in DFW.

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Meet Dr. Manchanda

Kshitij “KJ” Manchanda, M.D., specializes in foot and ankle sports medicine, including injuries, replacements, tendon disorders, arthritis, and reconstruction. He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021 and has received the UTSW Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s W. Brandon Carrell Distinguished Physician Award for Outstanding Patient Care.

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Located at the corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Eldorado Parkway

Preparing for Your Appointment

To make the most of your time with the doctor, prepare a list of questions ahead of time and bring it to your appointment.

On the day of the appointment, please arrive 20 minutes early to allow time for parking and registration. We do our best to see patients at their scheduled appointment time. 

Please bring the following items:

  • Current insurance card
  • Method of payment
  • Current medications
  • Completed paperwork, if you received forms before the visit
  • Personal identification

To facilitate ongoing communication, we recommend patients sign up with MyChart, which allows patients to communicate directly with doctors, request prescription refills, update contact information, view test results, and request clinic appointments. Sign in or sign up for MyChart.

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Journey Guide for Shoulder Surgery

We want your shoulder surgery and recovery to go as smoothly as possible. Our orthopaedics team will be by your side throughout your surgical journey. This guide will help you prepare for surgery and better understand what to expect during and after surgery.

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Canceling an Appointment

If you need to cancel your appointment, please notify the center at least 48 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patients waiting to schedule an appointment.