Spine Team Texas Adds Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Physiatrist to Staff
Dr. Leonard Kibuule and Dr. Jennifer Donnelly join Dallas-Fort Worth spine center
Southlake, TX (PRWEB) August 12, 2010
Spine Team Texas (www. spineteamtexas. com), a regional, premier spine center serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with locations in Southlake Rockwall, Bedford, Arlington and Mansfield, announces the addition of two medical professionals to its staff: Leonard K. Kibuule, M. D., a distinguished orthopedic spine surgeon, and Jennifer L. Donnelly, M. D., an Emory University-educated physiatrist.
"Dr. Kibuule and Dr. Donnelly are welcome additions to our medical staff and exemplify our commitment to hire experts in spine disorders, including the latest minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and non-surgical treatments," states Mark Hood, CEO of Spine Team Texas. "Additionally, Dr. Kibuule will be instrumental in expanding the Spine Team Texas services to the Arlington and Mansfield communities where he will complete patient consultations for the practice."
Dr. Kibuule is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal injuries and disorders. In addition to his medical training and experience, he is also specially trained on the minimally invasive approach to spine surgery and has a special interest in the treatment of adult scoliosis and spinal deformities. A graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Kibuule returns to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska/Creighton University in Omaha, and his fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Kibuule is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedics and is a member of the North American Spine Society, as well as Mid America Orthopedic Society and a resident member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Kibuule will split his time between Spine Team Texas' Southlake office and its new locations in Arlington and Mansfield.
Dr. Donnelly, a physiatrist, recently completed her clinical residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Prior to that, her medical training and experience included an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, a medical degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center, and a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. Equipped with the latest medical knowledge and non-surgical techniques, Dr. Donnelly's physical medicine and rehabilitation proficiencies include electrodiagnostic/nerve conduction studies, the management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain including spine-specific lumbar procedures, physical rehabilitation, and oral medications.
About Spine Team Texas
A premier regional spine center of excellence, Spine Team Texas specializes in the treatment of back and neck disorders ranging from simple back or neck strains to the most complex spine surgeries. Through its in-depth knowledge and team atmosphere, Spine Team Texas is dedicated to treating patients conservatively through education, physical therapy, non-surgical treatments, and minimally invasive spine surgery as a last resort when necessary. The comprehensive team includes physiatrists, specialized in non-surgical spine care; neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, specialized in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques; spine-focused physical therapists, and on-site registered nurses that strive to help patients return to everyday activities. Established in December 2004, Spine Team Texas is headquartered in Southlake, Texas. The practice opened an additional, full-service, sister facility in March 2009, in Rockwall, Texas. Spine Team Texas offers one established satellite clinic in Bedford, Texas, and plans to open two additional satellite offices in Arlington and Mansfield this August. With 127 employees, Spine Team Texas is one of 37 midsize companies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area named a 'Best Places to Work 2010' by Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Spine Team Texas, visit www. spineteamtexas. com.
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