Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Texas, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Texas. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Michael Earle, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX21+ years in practice

    Michael Earle, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    William Donovan, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX20+ years in practice

    William Donovan, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Edward Arrington, md

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX20+ years in practice

    Edward Arrington, md, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Scott Hrnack, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX19+ years in practice

    Scott Hrnack, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  5. #5

    J Richard Evanson, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX18+ years in practice

    J Richard Evanson, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  6. #6

    William Abblitt, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX12+ years in practice

    William Abblitt, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.

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  7. #7

    Robert Achilike, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX9+ years in practice

    Robert Achilike, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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