Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

The only pediatric institute of its kind in the region, we provide convenient access to a full continuum of orthopedic and sports medicine care.

The Children’s Health℠ Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offers a comprehensive spectrum of services in multiple state-of-the-art facilities. From orthopedics and fracture care to rehabilitation and training, we are here to help your athlete stay strong no matter the season. Our services include:

Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Plano

469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520
Ste T1200

Frisco

469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520

Prosper

469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520
Ste 130

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Comprehensive Care with a Team-Based Approach

From growing children to athletes up to 22 years old, our patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of specialists specifically trained in pediatrics. Under the direction of world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, this highly-skilled group works together to develop a cohesive treatment plan for each patient, assisting them in achieving optimal health and completing a successful recovery. With same day and next day appointments available, Children’s Health Andrews Institute provides easy and convenient access to world-class care.

An Expert Resource for Sports-Related Education

With a whole-body approach to wellness, our team of experts provide unparalleled expertise on injury prevention, nutrition, and more. We’re investing in the latest research and education to keep your athlete out of the operating room and on the playing field.

From baseball to cheerleading and every sport in-between, learn how to keep your athlete safe with our Sport Safety tip sheets.
We also offer tips and resources on prevention, training, nutrition, and safety to help young athletes improve their performance and stay injury free.
Learn more from our experts in the news.
Our Andrews Institute Sports Medicine Lecture Series offers online opportunities for medical professionals to earn continuing education credits.

Related Patient Stories

Allie's story

Allen High School senior Allie has loved dancing for as long as she can remember. A student at the Hathaway Academy of Ballet in Plano, she dreams of dancing professionally.

Read more about Allie's story

Emily feared her soccer days might be over

Emily didn’t think much of it when her right quad started tightening up during a soccer game one Friday night during her sophomore year in high school.

From ACL injury to team captain

Pierce started his freshman year lacrosse season with the goal of making the starting varsity lineup. He did – then the pandemic hit and all games were canceled. Sophomore year, he was ready to come back in full force.

Anthony finds multidisciplinary support after ATV injury

Anthony, a freshman goalie on his high school soccer team, and his cousin were driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in April 2019, when they lost control of the vehicle. Anthony was trapped beneath the ATV when it flipped and landed on him. Because such severe accidents carry a high risk of internal injury, he was quickly transported by helicopter to a nearby emergency room. There, doctors determined his injuries required Level 1 pediatric trauma care, and he was immediately transferred to Children's Medical Center Dallas.

Teleconcussion care at Children's Health Andrews Institute helps Sawyer get back in the game

In November 2018, Sawyer was excited for her first soccer game back after a 12-week hiatus due to a jaw injury. She had been playing soccer since she was a young child and was thrilled to earn a starting position back after her injury.

Noelle sets her sights on recovery, shoots and soars

Noelle has always been active. After years of ballet, she decided to shift her focus to other sports in high school. She ran cross country, played tennis – and found an instant fit with basketball.

A young ballerina doesn't let injury hold her back

Hannah has felt "at home" on the dance floor since she took her first ballet class at just 2 years old. Over the years, she has expanded her repertoire to include tap, jazz and hip-hop, but her first love of ballet – and now pointe – is evident. The 14-year-old trains around 23 hours a week at a Dallas-area dance studio.

A mom finds answers at Children's Health after struggling to diagnose her son's osteomyelitis

Isaiah is a very active child who enjoys riding his bike, playing outside and reading adventure books. So when the 9-year-old complained that his leg was hurting one Sunday evening, his mom, Kristi – a nurse – didn't think much of it.

Pediatric hand experts restore the use of a young athlete's hand

In April 2010, Dayton, then age 13, was seriously injured when he was accidentally shot in the left arm by a 12-gauge shotgun.

David achieves his college football dreams thanks to a pediatric hand surgeon at Children's Health

David started playing football in the fourth grade. In high school, he was the team's starting running back, and like many football players, he had grown accustomed to the physicality and intensity the game is known for – especially in Texas. So when he started to feel pain in his left hand after a home game in September 2017, the high school senior didn't think much of it.

Jack gets back in the game after an ACL injury

For as long as he can remember, Jack wanted to play football. "Every year he would ask if he could play football. I would have to tell him, ‘No, you can't play when you're 3 years old,'" his mom, Ana, says with a laugh.

Ashton improves sports performance after a knee injury

Ashton first stepped foot on a softball field when she was just 5 years old, and it seems like she's been out there ever since. The high school junior now plays for a nationally acclaimed fastpitch softball program, as well as her school's varsity team, and has already committed to playing at a university when she graduates.

A competitive barrel racer succeeds after pediatric hand surgery at Children's Health

Shylynne, known as "Shy" to her friends and family, has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She got her first horse, Shirley, to ride around in her backyard when she was just 4 years old. Around the time she turned 6, she discovered her passion: competitive barrel racing. This rodeo event for women times a rider while she completes a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, showcasing the athleticism and skill of both the horse and the rider.

An aspiring Olympic athlete requires ankle surgery and finds support at Children's Health

When Tina Myers received a call from her son's gymnastics coach in September 2015, it was unsettling news – her son, Phillip, who was 13 years old at the time, had been injured at practice. He had landed awkwardly on his ankle, and something wasn't right. It would be frightening news for any parent, but for the mom of an elite athlete it was especially alarming. Mrs. Myers immediately picked up Phillip and raced him to the ER at Children’s Medical Center Plano.

Figure skater returns to the ice after scoliosis surgery at Children's Health

Ice skating has always come naturally for 16-year-old Alexa Hassell. She competes regularly and is a coach for younger skaters. When a fall through a trampoline in 2016 resulted in the discovery of scoliosis, Alexa worried about getting back to her favorite pastime.

Meet the Care Team

Dustin Loveland, MD Surgical Director and Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Fabien Arous, MD Sports Medicine Physician

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Kathryn Bauer, MD Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Jonathan Cheng, MD Pediatric Hand Surgeon

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Jennifer Kargel, MD Pediatric Hand Surgeon

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Purushottam Nagarkar, MD Pediatric Hand Surgeon

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James Pace, MD Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Christopher Redman, MD Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

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John Roaten, MD Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Jacob Sexton, MD Sports Medicine

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Jason LaFon, PA-C Orthopedics

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Alvin Chi, MD Sports Medicine Physician

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Troy Smurawa, MD Sports Medicine Physician

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Brian Gutknecht, PA-C Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

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Kaitlyn McCurley, PA-C Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

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Lindsey Sebastian, PA-C Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

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Sarah Boucher, PsyD Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Christine Ellis, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Concussion

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Ally Funkhouser Dye, APRN Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

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Linda Grande, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics

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Katherine Lamb, APRN, FNP Family Nurse Practitioner

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Jody Mackling, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Nathan Nolte, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics

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Nicholas Strittmatter, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

The only pediatric institute of its kind in the region, we provide convenient access to a full continuum of orthopedic and sports medicine care.

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Frisco

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Our Programs

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