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Andrew Chambers , M . D .
Andrew Chambers , M . D .
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr . Chambers is an orthopaedic surgeon at Dallas Orthopaedic Joint Institute who specializes in joint replacement surgery . He received extensive training in joint replacement surgery during his fellowship at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital , which was voted as the top hospital in the United States . Dr . Chambers has implemented the techniques learned at Harvard Medical School into his own practice and offers minimally invasive total hip / knee replacement , partial knee replacement , revision surgery for malfunctioning , loose , and infected joint replacements , arthroscopic surgery of the hip and knee , and revision of failed and recalled metal-on-metal total hip replacement implants . Dr . Chambers focuses special attention on surgical techniques for rapid recovery after total joint replacement which allow his patients a more predictable and earlier return to home and an active lifestyle .
Dr . Chambers is pleased to offer the MAKOplasty Robotic-Arm Assisted partial / total knee and hip replacement . The MAKOplasty procedure is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and unique anatomy using a CT-based 3D modeling . The robotic arm technology allows for extremely precise placement of hip / knee components with potentially less soft tissue injury than traditional joint replacement .
Dr . Chambers is a Texas native and grew up in Houston , Texas . He attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston , and completed residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth , Texas . He then completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at Harvard Medical School . In his free time , Dr . Chambers enjoys traveling with his wife , Christine , and spending time with friends and family . He is an avid sailor and enjoys participating in sailing races on the local lakes in the Dallas / Fort Worth area .
Dr . Chambers practices at Methodist Dallas , Charlton , and Richardson Hospitals . To schedule an appointment please call or text 469-747-0382 .
METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER 221 W . Colorado Blvd ., Pav II , Suite 431 Dallas , Texas 75208
METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER 3430 W . Wheatland Rd ., POB 1 , Suite 216 Dallas , Texas 75237
469-747-0382 469-405-0135 FAX dallasorthojoint . com
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