John C. McElroy, M.D.
Medical Education
- Texas A&M University 2003 – 2007 B.S. Biology
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 2007 – 2011 Dallas, TX – M.D.
- John Peter Smith Hospital 2011 – 2016 Fort Worth, TX – Orthopaedic Surgery
- Spine Institute of Arizona 2017 Scottsdale, AZ – Spine Surgery Fellowship
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2019
Biography
Dr. McElroy was born in Houston and raised in Lufkin, Texas. After graduating from Hudson High School, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M University. He then continued his medical studies at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. After medical school, he moved to Fort Worth and trained in orthopaedic surgery at John Peter Smith hospital.
With a special interest in surgery of the spine, Dr. McElroy pursued advanced training in fellowship at the Spine Institute of Arizona where he mastered open and minimally invasive techniques for relief of common spinal problems. These include minimally invasive microdiscectomies, laminectomy, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (DLIF/XLIF), Posterior Lumbar Interbody fusions (TLIF, PLIF), Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), Posterior Cervical Fusion, Total Disc Replacements, Scoliosis surgery, Spinal Cord Stimulator placement, and more.
Dr. McElroy is a neck and spine doctor that takes great interest in his patients’ outcomes. His focus is on what is most appropriate for his patients to live their lives to their fullest potential. Sometimes this means a less invasive approach during surgery; others, a more involved surgery may be necessary. At times, no surgery is needed at all. While his focus is on surgery of the spine, he trained at a level 1 trauma hospital and developed surgical skills to take care of the full extent of orthopaedic bone and joint problems.
Dr. McElroy has been married to his wife, Ashley, since 2007. They have 2 young children, Landon and Katelyn, who inspire him daily. John has a strong family focus and enjoys spending time with them, hiking and swimming, off-roading, and enjoying the outdoors.
Honors & Awards
- Texas A&M Academic Scholarship – 2003 – 2007
- Magna Cum Laude B.S. Biology – Texas A&M University 2007
- Dean’s Academic Scholarship – University of Texas Southwestern 2007 – 2011
- Graduated Top Quartile – University of Texas Southwestern 2011
- First Place Research Award – University of North Texas Research Appreciation Day 2016
- Texas Orthopaedic Association Quiz Bowl Runner Up – 2016
- Russ Jenkins Memorial Research Award – Fort Worth, TX 2016
- Academic Achievement Award – John Peter Smith Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2016
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Dot R.
It was easy to get the appointment with Dr. McElroy. He was very thorough in explaining my surgical procedure using the MRI & X-ray. He & his staff were very thoughtful & caring. I’m excited to get the help that I need to relieve the pain.
2 Months Ago
Tim W.
I had to have a spinal fusion and I chose Dr. McElroy on a recommendation from a friend. Everyone at Orthopedic Associates was very helpful, very organized, and very knowledgeable. Dr. McElroy could not have been more responsive to all my questions and concerns. He explained in great detail what was needed and how he intended on accomplishing it. After the surgery all the pain in my legs and hips is gone, I’m also gaining more function with my leg which I haven’t had in years. I would highly recommend both this facility and Dr. McElroy.
2 Months Ago
Fred P.
Dr. McElroy performed lower lumbar spine surgery adding to what I already had fused from 19 years ago with old hardware. In the middle of Home PT, I got a phone voicemail, I believe it was Dr. McElroy’s voice checking on me. Who does that these days! I can’t say enough good about Dr. McElroy, his staff and the whole Flower Mound Orthopedic Associates and the Texas Health Presbyterian medical staff. Again, everything went well from start to finish.
6 Months Ago
Kathryn F.
Dr. McElroy, his nurse Gene & on-site team are a credit to his profession! To have bedside charisma & cutting-edge surgery skills is too often a choice between the two as a patient. Dr McElroy CARES about his patient’s pain & will not rest until the patient is comfortable. This team went above & beyond to get me in for surgery in a moment’s notice…the entire process was seamless on my end because of his team’s hard work. I pray I will never-ever be in that much pain again, but if I am (or anyone I know is), Dr McElroy is my go-to!
3 Years Ago
