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Brody Flanagin, MD

Brody Flanagin, MD
Brody Flanagin, MDOrthopedic Shoulder Surgeon

Dr. Brody Flanagin is a Dallas area board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic, reconstructive and replacement surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Flanagin treats a wide array of shoulder conditions and combines minimally invasive, cutting-edge techniques and traditional open surgical approaches in order to help his patients achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle. He believes in providing personal and compassionate care in order to meet the individual needs of his patients.

Dr. Flanagin earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine before completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. He was then selected for the prestigious Baylor/WB Carrell Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sumant “Butch” Krishnan and Dr. Buz Burkhead in Dallas, TX, which is certified by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons society. Following his fellowship, Dr. Flanagin spent additional time with Dr. Gilles Walch and Professor Pascal Boileau in France learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his practice. In addition, he is the author of several peer- reviewed scientific papers and book chapters and has presented at national meetings.

Dr. Flanagin diagnoses and performs surgery on various disorders of the shoulder. He utilizes minimally invasive arthroscopic and traditional open shoulder surgery to repair and replace damaged ligaments, tendons, and bones.

Having studied under some of the most esteemed shoulder surgeons in the world, Dr. Flanagin spent a number of years training and learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his practice. Some common conditions Dr. Flanagin treats includes rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, AC joint injuries/dislocations (“separated shoulder”), frozen shoulder, and biceps tendon injuries. He utilizes the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery including arthroscopic (“minimally invasive”) shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, AC joint reconstruction, arthroscopic stabilization for dislocationsand more modern techniques such as the Latarjet procedure for traumatic anterior instability and lower trapezius tendon transfer for large rotator cuff tears that are not amenable to repair. He also specializes in revision ("redo") shoulder replacement surgery.

Meet Dr. Flanagin

Dr. Brody Flanagin is a Dallas area board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic, reconstructive and replacement surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Flanagin treats a wide array of shoulder conditions and combines minimally invasive, cutting-edge techniques and traditional open surgical approaches in order to help his patients achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle. He believes in providing personal and compassionate care in order to meet the individual needs of his patients.

Training and Education

Dr. Flanagin earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine before completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. He was then selected for the prestigious Baylor/WB Carrell Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sumant “Butch” Krishnan and Dr. Buz Burkhead in Dallas, TX, which is certified by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons society. Following his fellowship, Dr. Flanagin spent additional time with Dr. Gilles Walch and Professor Pascal Boileau in France learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his practice. In addition, he is the author of several peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters and has presented at national meetings.

Skills and Specialities

Dr. Flanagin diagnoses and treats disorders of the shoulder. Dr. Flanagin is able to get many of his patients back to a pain-free lifestyle with nonsurgical treatment. However, when surgery is necessary, he uses both minimally invasive arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery to repair damaged ligaments, tendons, and bones.

Having studied under some of the most esteemed shoulder surgeons in the world, Dr. Flanagin spent a number of years training and learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his practice. Some common conditions Dr. Flanagin treats includes rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, AC joint injuries/dislocations (“separated shoulder”), frozen shoulder, and biceps tendon injuries. He utilizes the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery including arthroscopic (“minimally invasive”) shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, AC joint reconstruction, arthroscopic stabilization for dislocations and more modern techniques such as the Latarjet procedure for traumatic anterior instability and lower trapezius tendon transfer for large rotator cuff tears that are not amenable to repair. He also specializes in revision ("redo") shoulder replacement surgery.

Licensure & Certification
  • 2015 - ABOS Part 2 (Board Certified)
  • 2012 - ABOS Part 1
  • 2012 - Texas Medical License
  • 2012 - Federal DEA License
Professional Affiliations
  • Associate Member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Associate Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Texas Medical Association/Dallas County Medical Society
  • Texas Orthopaedic Association
Brody Flanagin, MD
  • Baylor Dallas Office

    3900 Junius Street
    Suite 500

    Dallas, TX 75246

    Tel:

    Fax: (469) 800-7210

  • Baylor Frisco Office

    3800 Gaylord Parkway
    Suite 810

    Frisco, TX 75034

    Tel:

    Fax: (469) 800-7210

Office Facilities
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America