David
Liao,
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I became a surgeon because I wanted to give people back the years arthritis, injury, and time tried to take from them. Every joint I replace and every shoulder I repair is a chance to return someone to the life they remember — to lifting a grandchild, to swinging a golf club, to sleeping through the night without pain.
Joint
Reconstruction
Hip, knee, and shoulder replacement using muscle-sparing technique and personalized implant alignment — built around the way you move.
- Total Hip ReplacementHip replacement for advanced arthritis, with minimally invasive, small-incision approaches for a faster recovery.
- Total Knee ReplacementRelieving pain and restoring motion for end-stage knee arthritis.
- Total Shoulder ReplacementShoulder replacement for arthritis and complex conditions, backed by fellowship shoulder training.
Shoulder, Sports
& Hand
Fellowship-trained shoulder care, sports-injury surgery, and hand procedures — the upper-extremity work that rounds out a full orthopedic practice.
- Rotator Cuff & Shoulder RepairRotator cuff repair, impingement, and shoulder reconstruction — his fellowship subspecialty.
- ACL, Meniscus & Sports InjuryArthroscopic care for ACL tears, meniscus tears, and active-injury knees and shoulders.
- Carpal Tunnel & Hand SurgeryCarpal tunnel release and hand surgery to relieve numbness, pain, and lost grip.
The operating room is not where I begin. I begin by listening — to the patient, to the imaging, to the body. Surgery is the answer only when it is the right answer.
Shoulder, Sports
& Upper
Extremity
Dr. Liao completed fellowship training in shoulder and upper-extremity surgery after his orthopedic residency — the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
That focus shows in the details: rotator-cuff repairs built to hold, shoulder replacements matched to the patient, and carpal tunnel and hand procedures done with a light touch.
Paired with more than three decades of general orthopedic practice, it means one surgeon who can care for the whole limb — from a torn rotator cuff to a fractured wrist.
More than three decades caring for shoulders, knees, hips, and hands across North Texas — brought to every case.
Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Repair
Rotator cuff repair, impingement, and shoulder reconstruction — his fellowship subspecialty.
ACL, Meniscus & Sports Injury
Arthroscopic care for ACL tears, meniscus tears, and active-injury knees and shoulders.
Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery
Carpal tunnel release and hand surgery to relieve numbness, pain, and lost grip.
Joint Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Small-incision optionHip replacement for advanced arthritis, with minimally invasive, small-incision approaches for a faster recovery.
Total Knee Replacement
Joint reconstructionRelieving pain and restoring motion for end-stage knee arthritis.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder specialistShoulder replacement for arthritis and complex conditions, backed by fellowship shoulder training.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder & rotator cuffRepair of rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement to restore strength and comfort.
Fracture & Trauma Care
Acute injuryComprehensive care for fractures of the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and wrist.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Lower extremitySurgical and non-surgical care for painful, injured, or arthritic feet and ankles.
Training &
Credentials
- CertificationBoard CertifiedAmerican Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- FellowshipFellowshipShoulder & Upper-Extremity Surgery, Florida Orthopedic Institute (Tampa)
- ResidencyResidencyOrthopedic Surgery, Mount Clemens General / Michigan State University
- Medical SchoolDoctor of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Texas Medical Association (TMA)
“Excellent care. I have excellent range of motion 15 years later and never have knee pain.”
“Dr. Liao is very skilled, friendly and has a wonderful, caring bedside manner. He takes the time to answer all of my questions.”
“I've been a patient of Dr. Liao for over 10 years. He has replaced both knees, one shoulder and a thumb joint, and keeps a check on everything else. He has been accurate with all of my care.”
“This is the first time in over three years that I have no shoulder pain and can sleep at night. Dr. Liao was thorough and friendly — but most of all, he actually helped me.”
Frequently
Asked Questions
- Dr. Liao is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience across the full range of orthopedics — hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, rotator cuff and shoulder repair, sports injuries such as ACL and meniscus tears, carpal tunnel and hand surgery, and fractures. He is fellowship-trained in shoulder and upper-extremity surgery.
These answers are general medical information about Dr. Liao's practice and procedures, not personalized medical advice. For guidance on your specific situation, schedule a consultation:(214) 592-9955.
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