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Douglas Dirschl, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX, Comer Childrens Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, TX

Orthopedic Trauma

Professor and Chairman, Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

Overview of Dr. Dirschl

Dr. Douglas Dirschl is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Comer Childrens Hospital. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. Dr. Dirschl accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 18 doctors at Comer Childrens Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.S., Chemical Engineering, with Distinction, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2001 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Bucksbaum Institute Master Clinician Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Contractability - Now and Forever: Perspective on "Predicting and Preventing Loss to Follow-up Risk in Adult Trauma Patients in Randomized Controlled Trials: An Exampl...  
    Dirschl DR, J Bone Joint Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Obesity is not associated with increased short-term complications after primary total shoulder arthroplasty  
    Jiang JJ, Somogyi J, Patel P, Koh J, Dirschl DR, Shi LL, Clin Ortho and Rel Res, 1/1/2016
  • The Economic Impact of Acetabular Labral Tears – A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Comparing Hip Arthroscopy and Structured Rehabilitation Alone  
    Lodhia P, Gui C, Chandrasekaran S, Suarex-Ahedo C, Dirschl DR, Domb B, Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Plateau vs Plafond Fractures: Comparative Outcomes in the Second Five Years.
    Dirschl DR, 114th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association, West Palm Beach, FL, 1/14/2001
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Periarticular Titanium Screws: The Relationship of Screw Position to the Ability to Image Articular Cartilage.
    Dirschl DR, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/15/2000
  • High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intra-articular Fractures: Effectiveness at Removing Particulate Matter From Bone.
    Dirschl DR, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/12/2000
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Lectures

  • 25th Annual Southeastern Fracture Symposium (SEFS) 
    Northwest AHEC, Durham, North Carolina - 1/26/2012
  • Crisis in ED Call Coverage: Reimbursement Solutions. 
    Nashville, TN - 1/16/2009
  • Fractures of the Tibial Plafond: An Evolution in Surgical Judgment. 
    University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT - 1/22/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Saline Wash Proves Better Than Soap for Open Fractures
    Saline Wash Proves Better Than Soap for Open FracturesOctober 8th, 2015
  • Dr. Douglas Dirschl to Chair University of Chicago’s Orthopedic Surgery Department Featured
    Dr. Douglas Dirschl to Chair University of Chicago’s Orthopedic Surgery Department FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016
  • American Orthopaedic Association Turns 125 Featured
    American Orthopaedic Association Turns 125 FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS North Carolina BlueOptions PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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