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7211 Preston RdSte 1200Plano, TX 75024
Phone+1 469-303-3000
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Summary
- Dr. J Lee Pace is an orthopedic surgeon in Plano, TX. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is experienced in pediatric and adult sports medicine. He specializes in complex knee surgery and is the highest volume trochleoplasty surgeon in the United States.
Education & Training
Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011 - 2012
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2010 - 2011
University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2005
Southern Utah UniversityB.S., Chemistry, 1995 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2010 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2021 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2017 - 2021
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
WA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor: Rising Star, Los Angeles 2013
- Pasadena Top Doctor 2012
- Washington State Orthopaedic Association Residency Paper Award, 1st Place Washington State Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, 2008
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Outside-In Meniscal Repair: Contemporary Indications and Surgical Technique.James L Pace, Sharif Garra
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2026-02-19 - 1 citationsValidity of the 2-Image Lateral Trochlear Inclination to Determine Patellar Instability Due to Trochlear Dysplasia.J Lee Pace, Tanner E James, Nicholas R Anable, Olubusola A Brimmo, John P Abt
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-10-01 - 1 citationsRedefining Failure: Criteria for Unsuccessful Outcomes in Meniscus Repair.Saygin Kamaci, James Lee Pace
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2025-09-01
Journal Articles
- Comparison of Lateral Shuffle and Side-Step Cutting in Young Recreational AthletesZaslow TL, Mueske NM, Chua MC, Katzel MJ, Dennis SW, Wren TAL, Gait and Posture, 1/1/2016
- Accessory Navicular is Associated With Wider and More Prominent Navicular Bone in Pediatric Patients By Radiographic MeasurementSeehausen D, Harris LB, Kay RM, J Pediatr Orthop, 1/13/2015
- Is Flexibility Associated with Improved Athletic Performance?Skaggs JR, Joiner ERA, Sini M, Skaggs DL, Ann Sports Med Res, 1/1/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Deficits in Sagittal and Frontal Plane Mechanics During Drop Jump in Young Althletes With Recent Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionMueske N, Katzel M, Dennis S, Wren T, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/28/2016
- Effect of Graft Type on Side Step Cut Mechanics after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Young AthletesMueske N, Katzel M, Dennis S, Wren T, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/28/2016
- Epidemiology of the Discoid MeniscusPortman M, Kessler J, Weiss JM, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/28/2016
Lectures
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Docking TechniqueSan Diego, CA - 1/29/2016
- Cocktails and Complex Cases: Discoid MenisciSan Diego, CA - 1/28/2016
- Type I Open Fractures Benefit From Immediate Antibiotics, Not Necessarily Immediate SurgeryAtlanta, GA - 1/29/2015
Other
- Special Olympics Athletes Brave Hot WeatherPace JL, NBC Channel 4 Los Angeles: 5 PM news
1/29/2015 - SMOG at Special Olympics Los AngelesPace JL, Santa Monica and Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group website
http://www.smog-ortho.com/Featured-Stories/SMOG-News/20152/SMOG-at-Special-Olympics-World-Games-Los-Angeles.aspx
1/10/2015 - Baseball pitchers, volleyball spikers have something in common: similar shoulder and elbow injuriesPace JL, Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140324181403.htm
1/24/2014
Professional Memberships
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America - POSNAMember
External Links
- websitehttp://www.leepacemd.com
- CHAI profilehttps://www.childrens.com/doctor-profile/james-lee-pace
- MERCuRE profilehttps://www.mercuregroup.org/our-surgeons/j-lee-pace
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