Dr. Richard D. Rhodes

Richard Rhodes, MD specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee.  Dr. Rhodes has a special interest in shoulder and knee dislocations and ligament repair.  Dr. Rhodes is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.  Dr. Rhodes attended UT Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon completing additional training in arthroscopy while serving as Chief for the Sixth Air Mobility Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command, he trained with two of the country’s top shoulder surgeons at Tampa General Hospital.


Dr. Rhodes is currently the lead team orthopedic surgeon for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings organization. He’s also the lead orthopedic surgeon for the College of Football Shrine Bowl and an orthopedic consultant for the NFL players association and the Cotton Bowl.

Dr. Rhodes has served as team physician for the Special Operations Parachute Demonstration team and multiple professional and amateur sports in DFW.  Dr. Rhodes has cared for athletes from the WNBA, IFL, NFL, Dallas Jr. Stars, WTA tennis, MMA, and Professional CrossFit, and countless high school, college, and amateur athletes.  Having attended undergrad at Texas A&M University, he loves cheering for the Aggies. He is also a fan of Texas high school sports, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Cowboys.


Dr. Rhodes is now performing a new type of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery in North Texas. This new technique uses a medical device to promote natural healing. The implant is a bovine collagen sponge which allows new cells, collagen and blood vessels to replace the implant within 6-8 weeks, resulting in a healed ACL. Dr. Rhodes is the first to perform a double implant using this technique. The benefits of using this technique include preserving the native ACL, may reduce the risk of re-injury and eliminates the need for a graft from another part of the body. Click here to read about a young patient of Dr. Rhodes who successfully had this procedure and the impact it's had on an athlete who is still growing.

In his spare time, Dr. Rhodes enjoys spending time with family, volunteering with youth, golfing, and target shooting.

Dr. Rhodes has been selected as a Best Doctor in Collin/Dallas County 2018, 2020, 2021,  2022, 2024 and 2026 by D Magazine.
Dr. Rhodes was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025.
Read Dr. Rhodes' article, "5 ways to relieve pain from shoulder impingement".
D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the "Face of Orthopedics" for 2026.