08/26/2026
Meet Dr. Paul Ghattas, M.D. Dr. Ghattas is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Dr. Ghattas is widely considered an expert in reconstructive and arthroscopic surgery of the upper extremity. Dr. Ghattas has published numerous book chapters and scientific papers in peer‐reviewed journals including The American Journal of Orthopedics (AJO), Reconstructive Review, and Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM). Most recently, he has published book chapters on the Latarjet Procedure, History of Reverse Total Shoulder, and the Superior Approach to the Shoulder. During his training, Dr. Ghattas served as an ancillary sports medicine physician for the SMU Mustangs and the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, Dr. Ghattas currently serves as the director of the Shoulder Program of Excellence at Baylor Scott & White Frisco. He has also served as team physician and surgical consultant for The NCAA NIT Basketball tournament and the NCAA annual Dr. Pepper Baseball Classic tournament. Additionally, he has received many prestigious awards, including the Rising Stars and Super Doctors award from Texas Monthly Magazine and being named a Best Doctor by D Magazine.