Orthopaedic Surgery Leadership
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is home to an experienced and knowledgeable roster of physicians specializing in the discipline of orthopaedic surgery. All have received praise, both public and from their peers, for the work they perform within their subspecialty fields of expertise.

Antonia Chen, M.D./M.B.A.
Professor and Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Ann Golden, M.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Residency Program Director

John A. Herring, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Staff Emeritus
Scottish Rite for Children

Christine Ho, M.D.
Professor and Director
Children’s Health

Varatharaj Mounasamy, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dallas VA Medical Center

Drew Sanders, M.D.
Associate Professor
Residency Program Director

Adam J. Starr, M.D.
Hansjörg Wyss Distinguished Professor,
Professor and Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Fellowship,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery at Parkland Hospital

Dan Sucato, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Staff
Scottish Rite for Children

Karl Rathjen, M.D.
Professor and Assistant Chief of Staff
Foundation President at Scottish Rite for Children