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Dr. Ioannis Alexander Avramis, MD

Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center 3900 Junius St Ste 705, Dallas, TX 75246
(972) 817-7450

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Brief Intro

Using his fellowship training in spinal surgery for adult and pediatric patients, Ioannis Alexander Avramis, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, focuses on the comprehensive treatment of spinal deformity of both patient populations. Dr. Avramis is Director of the Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center at Baylor University Medical Center through which he endeavors to develop innovative treatments for spine conditions. In the past, he has also served as research director of the Baylor Scott & White Scoliosis Center - Plano.Dr. Avramis was born in Houston and raised in southern California. He earned his bachelor's degree from UCLA, was inducted Phi Beta Kappa and graduated with honors summa cum laude. Medical school studies were completed at UC Davis in Sacramento, California, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Avramis has received additional specialized training in adult and pediatric spinal surgery during his fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center and Shriner's Hospital for Children-Northern California.Dr. Avramis is dedicated to advancing the field of spinal surgery through research, publication and membership in various societies which include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society. He has contributed to more than thirty medical publications and spine textbook chapters, and holds a medical patent. In addition to the book chapters and research projects for which he serves as principal investigator, Dr. Avramis is interested in the development of instruments and techniques that allow patients to have a more successful and less painful surgical experience.Dr. Avramis was recognized by Texas Top Docs as a ""Top Doctor"" for his commitment to excellence in Orthopedic Surgery for 2021.Dr. Avramis has been nominated for the fourth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2024 Best Docs.Read Dr. Avramis's article, ""How to talk to your doctor about your back pain.""Read Dr. Avramis's article, ""Seeing a spine doctor? How to prepare and what questions to ask.""Dr. Avramis has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2023 by Texas Monthly.Watch here as Dr. Avramis discusses our growing understanding of pediatric idiopathic scoliosis, how it's diagnosed and what options there are to treat it.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

UC Davis Medical Center - 2012

University of California at Davis Health System - 2012

RESIDENCY

LAC - USC Medical Center - 2011

LAC - USC Medical Center - 2007

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of California (Davis) - 2006

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

3900 Junius St Ste 705, Dallas, TX 75246
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Meritain Health
HealthFirst (NY)
Empire Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Molina Healthcare
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Ambetter
Golden Rule
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
EmblemHealth
CHAMPVA
Humana

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60