Dr. Michael VanPelt

09/20/2022

Kudos to all who attended the TPMA Conference this past weekend and others who wanted to, but was not able to attend! It was definitely impactful.

09/05/2022

Have a safe and Happy Labor Day!!

08/22/2022

Please help me welcome our newest Foot and Ankle Provider, Dr. Suganthi Kandasamy. She will see patients at the Dallas and Las Colinas locations.

07/05/2022

We now have a Foot and Ankle Journey Guide for our patients when they are seen.

07/04/2022

05/30/2022

Freedom is not free! Happy Memorial Day !

05/25/2022

Please make plans to join us for the UTSW Hansjorg Wyss Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium in Dallas on June 4-5. This free symposium will focus on orthopaedic case studies presented by guest speakers from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there! Register today: https://utsouthwestern.digitellinc.com/utsouthwestern/live/1/page/1

05/06/2022

As Teacher’s Appreciation Week comes to an end. I’ll like to take the time to pay homage to a mentor and now friend who has helped shape me as the provider I am today, Dr. Lawrence Harkless. Thank you for all your contributions.

05/01/2022

04/29/2022

With the month of April coming to an end, I'll like to take the time to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month!

03/31/2022

Since today is the last day of Women's History Month. I'll like to close out with celebrating one of my Foot and Ankle colleagues Dr. Katherine Raspovic.

03/28/2022

In celebration of Women's History Month, I'd like to acknowledge Sharon Walton, M.D. She was inspired to pursue medicine by her gymnastics team doctor — an African American female from the same neighborhood. At UTSW she paved her own path and hopes to inspire others the way she was.

03/18/2022

Happy Match Day to our new Residents!!

03/10/2022

Happy National Women's Day!!

Here's to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. -Unknown

03/01/2022

Happy Fat Tuesday!! What are some of the ways you celebrate?

02/25/2022

Happy Thank a Resident's Day !!!

02/21/2022

02/17/2022

I will like to recognize Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser, the first African American woman to receive a PhD in psychology. Dr. Prosser was one of eleven children born in San Marcos, Texas. She began her college education at Prairie View A&M University, and later received a two year certificate and began her teaching career in Austin, Tx, in 1913. Initially, she taught at a black elementary school and later she transitioned to teaching high school students. Dr. Prosser later graduated with her bachelors from Samuel Huston College in 1926. Due to segregation Dr. Prosser left Texas and completed her master's degree at University of Colorado and completed her doctorate in psychology at the University of Cincinnati in 1933. With many years of working with black school children, it highlighted the many ways in which racism negatively affected student's mental health and self-worth.

02/14/2022

02/04/2022

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, especially women. Please join me today in wearing red and spreading awareness and showing support.

02/01/2022

01/17/2022

Today, we honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let's use this day to reflect on his legacy of social justice and racial equality, and continue to work towards his mission.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/11/2021

I appreciate and celebrate the service of all Veterans. Happy Veterans Day!

10/06/2021

I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our PA's in every location who serves our patients and department daily with excellence and passion.

09/10/2021

Review of patient-reported outcomes in periprosthetic distal femur fractures after total knee arthroplasty: a plate or intramedullary nail? - Arthroplasty

Congratulations Your poster, “Review of Pt Reported Outcomes in Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fx after TKA: Plate or Intramedullary Nail?,” was selected for Third Place in the category Research. Job Well Done!!! https://arthroplasty.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42836-021-00080-w

Purpose This study reviewed the literature regarding the patient-reported treatment outcomes of using either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a plate and screw system or intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation for periprosthetic distal femur fractures around a total knee arthroplasty. Met...

09/06/2021

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2021

Back on your feet: Broken hips appear to heal faster with team approach

New program at UT Southwestern Medical Center aims to improve outcomes. Our very own
Dr. Megan Sorich, leader of Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence! Check out this great article in The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/healthy-living/2021/08/31/back-on-your-feet-broken-hips-appear-to-heal-faster-with-team-approach/

New program at UT Southwestern Medical Center aims to improve outcomes.

08/03/2021

With the help of leadership, faculty, administration and clinic staff. We are soaring high! Excellence is what we strive for daily. #51 in the Nation, #2 in Texas! Great work! https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tx/ut-southwestern-medical-center-6740343/orthopedics

07/07/2021

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month! We have top tier spine and trauma surgeons to serve you. Please call us at 817-882-2663 for New Patient, Next Day Appointments.

07/04/2021

I hope you're staying safe and enjoying your family!

06/18/2021

We are extremely proud of our UT Southwestern Medical Center Residents Graduating Today! We wish you all the best and congratulations!

06/11/2021

We are a thriving department because of our great team. Thank you for all of your hard work and daily dedication to our department & patients. You're appreciated! We hope you have enjoyed your fun-filled week!

06/11/2021

Address Ongoing COVID-19 Safety Concerns: As the pandemic continues, employers play an important role in expanding operations and returning remote workers to physical workspaces, building trust around vaccines, supporting mental health & much more.

05/31/2021

Remembering those who selflessly lost their lives.
Happy Memorial Day

05/27/2021

Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Let’s continue to educate and provide awareness to our senior adult family and friends. Our very own Dr. Megan Sorich can happily assist with all prevention and fracture needs. Make an appointment today. https://utswmed.org/request-appointment/139/orthopaedic-surgery/

05/10/2021

Today is National Nurses Day! We are thankful for our nurses in

who continuously show dedication, skill and compassion to our patients every day.

05/10/2021

May is American Stroke Awareness Month, it was created in May 1989 to promote public awareness and to reduce strokes within the United States. With education and awareness we all can do our part to promote a healthier lifestyle.