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Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD
4.4 (51 Ratings)
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Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dallas, TX.

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Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dallas, TX. Dr. Appleton currently practices at Texas Joint Institute - Dallas and are affiliated with Medical City Dallas and Medical City Frisco. Dr. Appleton has experience treating conditions like Hip Tendinitis, Patellar Chondromalacia and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Appleton received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Dr. Appleton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Appleton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Appleton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hip Tendinitis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Osteoarthritis
Hip Tendinitis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Partial Knee Replacement
Bursitis of Hip
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Tendonitis
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Patella Resurfacing
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Texas Joint Institute - Dallas
    12228 N Central Expy Ste 410, Dallas, TX 75243
  2. 2 Texas Joint Institute - Frisco
    5575 Frisco Square Blvd Ste 530, Frisco, TX 75034

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4.4
Based on 51 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 15, 2024
Dr. Appleton has done 2 hips and a knee on me the past 5 years. I owned a gym and was a trainer. I have many surgeons. Dr. Appleton is #1. Do yourself a favor and pick Dr. Appleton.
Randy Edwards in Royse City, Texas — Jun 15, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Fletcher Allen-University of Vermont
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Appleton's profile.

Dr. Appleton frequently treats the following conditions: Hip Tendinitis, Patellar Chondromalacia and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD is affiliated with Medical City Dallas and Medical City Frisco.

Yes, Dr. J Stephen Appleton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Medical City Frisco

    5500 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX