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Dr. James Rizkalla, MD

Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting new patients
8 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

Dr. James Rizkalla was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Indiana University, where he obtained his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. While in medical school, Dr. Rizkalla obtained a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Oxford, England to perform orthopedic research at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences.Dr. Rizkalla completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During his time there, he served as chief resident and received both the Resident Teaching Award and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Following residency, he was awarded a position at the University of Utah Complex Spine Fellowship, regarded as one of the most selective and top fellowships in the country. After his complex spine fellowship at the University of Utah, Dr. Rizkalla was granted a minimally-invasive AO Spine Fellowship position at the Spine Ortho Clinic in Melbourne, Australia focusing on motion preservation, endoscopy, and robotics.Dr. Rizkalla has a strong interest in advancing the field of spine surgery through basic science and clinical research and is the recipient of research grants and awards. He has authored numerous publications, book chapters, abstracts, and presents regularly at national and international meetings on topics related to diseases of the spine. He serves as associate professor of Orthopedic Surgery, as well as the Medical Director for orthopedic research, for the Texas A&M school of Medicine and Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

AO Spine-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Ortho Clinic, Melbourne, Australia

University of Utah - 2023

RESIDENCY

Baylor University Medical Center - 2022

Baylor University Medical Center - 2018

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Indiana University School of Medicine (Degrees)

Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis - 2017

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).

Parkland Community Health Plan
Medicare
Cigna-HealthSpring
Meritain Health
Aetna
Empire Plan
Molina Healthcare
AARP
Cigna
Blue Cross of Idaho
SelectHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

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