Dr. Douglas Won M.D.
Orthopedist
4301 North MacArthur Boulevard Suite 101 Irving Texas, 75038About
Developed new minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, as well as state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical devices, to treat spinal disorders.
Education and Training
University of Texas
Texas A&M University, TX 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures and Trains other Spine Surgeons on the Latest Minimally Invasive Techniques Around the World -
- Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School -
- Appears Regularly as a Medical Expert for ABC/WFAA-TV, CBS Radio, The Marty Griffin Show on 1080 KRLD, Sunday Morning Magazine with Mark Willis on FM. 103.7 KVIL and FM 106.7 KDL -
Awards
- One of America’s Top Orthopedist/Spine Surgeons in 2009 and 2010 by Research Consumers’ Council of America
- Patients Choice Award in 2011
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
Internships
- Washington University- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowships
- William Beaumont Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Spine Society
Articles and Publications
- Has Over 25 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
- Great Training and Mentorship, Having an Interest in Research, Using Innovative Technologies, and Finding the Least Invasing Surgery Procedures.
Areas of research
Philanthropic Initiatives
Teaching and speaking
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Journal
Areas of research
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