Meet Dr. W. Taylor Dodgen
Dr. Dodgen is a Texas native, born and raised around the Dallas area. After completing his undergraduate studies at Baylor University ("Sic 'em"), he attended UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. It was during this time that he became interested in the field of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, but this spark didn't come in the wards or operating rooms of a US hospital.
"I was able to visit several hospitals in East Africa during my training, and these experiences truly cemented my interest in children's orthopaedics. There is something unique and powerful about correcting a deformity for a child. The trajectory of their whole life can be impacted, including their functional, social and emotional well-being."
Dr. Dodgen then completed Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, TX. During residency, Dr. Dodgen stayed connected to the international health community, spending more time in Ethiopia. He then traveled to the northeast for a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Harvard-affiliated Boston Children's Hospital. During this period, he trained in the full breadth of children's orthopaedics, including spinal and limb deformity, clubfeet, trauma and cerebral palsy. He specifically focused on child and adolescent hip conditions, training under some of the world's leading experts in this field.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Dodgen enjoys spending time with his 4 children and "trying to prevent orthopaedic injuries on his own driveway while they bike and scooter at uncomfortably fast speeds."
Services
- Infant and Young Adult Hip Preservation Surgery
- Cerebral Palsy
- Clubfoot and Foot Deformities
- Limb Reconstruction
- Myelodysplasia
- Trauma
- Fracture care
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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June 07, 2024
Caitlin and Dr. Dodgen have always been wonderful during our experience in preparing our son for his surgery!
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June 03, 2024
I can't say enough great things about Dr. Dodgen and his entire team. We could not have gotten through our spica cast journey without their guidance. Everyone has been so amazing to us and our daughter and I'll be forever grateful for them all.
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May 09, 2024
The staff are very friendly and there was a Spanish translator person
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May 07, 2024
It's always a nice visit . We love the team .
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March 27, 2024
Everyone involved in this visit was wonderful. I really appreciate how my child didn't have to wait between seeing the nurse, X-rays, and Dr. Dodgen. She was in pain and nervous and how efficient the visit was really helped. I felt like everyone genuinely cared about her and me/parents as they took the time to answer our questions and explain what was going on.
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March 23, 2024
My Experience is Always good
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March 20, 2024
The doctor, nurse, and Xray tech were AMAZING and so patient with my girls!
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March 20, 2024
Great experience! Dr. Dodgen is the best!
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March 07, 2024
My experience here has always been amazing.
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February 22, 2024
Overall everyone was so helpful, but I really want to give a shout out to the valet staff. It was our first time parking at the new Dodson center parking garage. My 1 year old son loved the lights as you enter. The staff not only helped me out of my car, but also helped unload my stroller from the back of my car. After our appointment was finished, they brought my car around so quickly and again helped me with the stroller by loading it back into my car while I put my son in his car seat. They went above and beyond of what I would have ever expected from a valet service. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for their great hospitality.
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February 22, 2024
Everyone from valet staff, checkin counters, and nurses/doctors have always been so helpful and kind. I've always been greeted with a smile and have been given the best hospitality service while we are there. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about all of our visits at cooks children's hospital. BRAVO!!!
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February 13, 2024
Everyone was great. They were all understanding and kind.
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February 09, 2024
Dr. Dodgen
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January 31, 2024
The entire staff!
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January 31, 2024
Too many great things to type. Thank you Cooks!
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January 23, 2024
Dr. Dodgen was amazing. He explained everything clearly and in an easy to understand way. He presented the options before us and then allowed me to ask probably 15-20 minutes worth of questions about the surgery my daughter needed. He never seemed rushed or annoyed by the questions and stayed with us until we were satisfied. When I messaged Dr. Dodgen after the appointment with more questions, he set up an additional phone appointment to go over those together. As a first time parent and this being the first surgery my daughter will have, that was reassuring and made me feel more comfortable
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January 20, 2024
Dr Dodgen and Brittne
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January 20, 2024
Answered all questions and explained throughly
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January 17, 2024
Everyone in the office was very friendly and helpful
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January 17, 2024
Front check in staff In the orthopedic area was so friendly!
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January 09, 2024
I love dealing with Dr. Dodgen, he is very informative and very easy for my daughter to talk to if she has any concerns.
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January 04, 2024
Great experience, we were in and out, and well taken care of.
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December 27, 2023
All were great!!
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December 27, 2023
We love it here
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December 22, 2023
Doctor Dodgen was by far one of the most attentive surgeons I have had the privilege of meeting. He explained in a very detailed and kind fashion the options and treatments needed for my daughter's hip. We were absolutely blown away by his professionalism and kindness. Dr Dodgen has a gift with setting kids at ease and explaining things in a. Way that they understand and is not scary. The front office staff has been very helpful every time we have visited.
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December 05, 2023
All very well thank you
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November 29, 2023
I just want to thank Dr. Dodgen for listening to our concerns and for working with us on devising a plan of action.
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November 21, 2023
The PA that saw (patient) was very kind and intrested in him and how he is healing
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November 02, 2023
Everyone at the clinic have been super nice and thorough with answering concerns/questions. I really love the orthopedic department as well as all the other departments I've taken my daughter to including labs.
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October 30, 2023
Dr. Dodgen was excellent
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October 29, 2023
Dr. Dodgen is very informative and great with the kids.
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October 25, 2023
I just want to thank the doctor and the assistant and the nurses for being very kind even though I don't know how to do it.
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October 18, 2023
He's so nice and makes (patient) feel comfortable
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September 26, 2023
Dr. Dodge. Is great
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September 06, 2023
The doctor was great at explaining to my son what he saw on the x-ray and that he will just needs to come back again next year unless there is a problem.
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September 01, 2023
All of the staff are professional and kind
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September 01, 2023
The efficiency, professionalism, and kindness of the staff make the visit so much better
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August 22, 2023
I loved absolutely everyone there. They all did amazing.
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August 14, 2023
It was overall a pleasant experience.
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August 14, 2023
Dr. Dodgen was very informative and provided answers to all my questions.
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July 13, 2023
We left with a solid game plan to address (patient's) arm. They made sure she was comfortable and we were very grateful for the care given.
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July 13, 2023
Brittne and the entire staff was extremely caring and attentive to my daughter.
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July 08, 2023
Dr Dodgen is so fantastic. He's personable and knowledgeable and has made this whole major surgery situation way easier than I expected it to be.
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July 01, 2023
Every thing was excellent
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June 29, 2023
Dr Dodgen and I believe it was Nurse Brittany were very friendly and knowledgeable. I really appreciate their patience and professionalism.
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June 29, 2023
Always a quick easy visit
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June 28, 2023
Keep up the great work y'all
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June 28, 2023
Dr., his assistant and staff were all great, professional, friendly and helpful.
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June 28, 2023
DR. DODGEN AS WELL AS HIS ASSISTANT WERE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. THEY SHOWED SO MUCH SINCERE CONCERN.
Education
- Medical School:
- B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, Baylor University; M.D., AOA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Residency:
- Resident Physician, Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital
- Fellowship:
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
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