Meet Dr. David W. Gray
Growing up in Texas, David Gray, M.D., had 3 passions: sports, history and biology. He has always been interested in learning how the body works. His first library book in elementary school was on the anatomy of the skeleton.
During his years of athletic activities, he had more than one opportunity to visit the orthopaedic surgeon. Orthopaedics seemed a natural fit for someone that loved biology and sports. As a child and teenager he always enjoyed working with tools, so becoming a surgeon seemed to be a career that involved all of his interests.
He attended Baylor University where he majored in biology, and then went on to the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. There, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. At the end of medical school, Dr. Gray knew he wanted to be a surgeon, but he could not decide between orthopaedics, general surgery, or cardiac surgery. After 2 years of general surgery he made the decision to pursue orthopaedic surgery, and he went to The Johns Hopkins Hospital for his Orthopaedic Residency training.
Johns Hopkins was a formative opportunity for Dr. Gray. The institution is steeped in history. Having the privilege of learning from some of the best in medicine, as well as the opportunity in the Johns Hopkins library to study, touch and read medical books and journals dating from the 1800’s was a highlight of his early career. At the end of his residency, Dr. Gray completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Johns Hopkins studying Orthopaedic and Spine Deformities in children.
When he completed his training he joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedics Faculty as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics. Two years later, Dr. Gray moved to Atlanta, Georgia, joining the faculty at Scottish Rite Hospital. For seven years he practiced Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spine deformity at Scottish Rite.
After 7 years in Atlanta it was time to move home. In 2001, Dr. Gray joined the faculty at Cook Children's in Fort Worth as Medical Director of Orthopaedics. Today, he continues to enjoy all areas of pediatric orthopaedics including sports, fractures and neuromuscular disorders affecting the skeleton. He has taken a special interest over the years in spine deformities, and he is an active member in the Scoliosis Research Society.
He stepped down as Medical Director of Orthopaedics at Cook Children's in 2019 to spend more time with his family, while allowing him the time to serve on committees of the Scoliosis Research Society. ?Throughout his career Dr. Grays's most vibrant memories are the people. He remembers his teachers, mentors, and all the patients that personify the strength of the human spirit. The tireless dedication of families, the joy, and the tears are an inspiration.
He has always been so thorough in the evaluations with my son and is able to notice things quickly that are seem abnormal. He makes our child feel comfortable and can even make him laugh and smile when he isn’t feeling like it. He doesn’t just talk to us, he makes sure our son is part of the conversation too! Thank you to Dr. Gray for all he does, he is truly the best! – Patient family
Services
- Orthopedic surgery
- General orthopedics
- Fracture care
- Halo gravity traction
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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July 16, 2024
We love Dr Gray. Excellent doctor
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July 16, 2024
Everyone was great & friendly
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July 05, 2024
The staff were all friendly and efficient.
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July 05, 2024
We love Dr Gray! And his staff. Nurse D is the best! We love Cook's and have been coming there since our twins were still in baby carriers. Can't ask for a better visit, Dr's, staff or facility. We have even had to stay at the hospital and visit ER, from out of town, and it is always a wonderful experience.
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June 28, 2024
Dr Gray was so kind, the nurses were amazing!
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June 24, 2024
Dr. Gray is an exceptional doctor and always addresses all concerns as well as a course of treatment.
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May 21, 2024
Nurse D and Erica are always the bomb! Dr. Gray seriously is the BEST! Informative, kind and encouraging! We love him and his staff entirely!
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March 21, 2024
The doctor took his time and answered all of our questions.
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March 01, 2024
Dr Gray and his staff have been very kind and attentive. When our child was scared a volunteer came and talked with her
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February 25, 2024
Doctor Gray he is very nice to my son and help him to good health
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February 14, 2024
The Doctor and the Nurses
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February 14, 2024
We always do very well on every visit to the hospital all the staff are very friendly
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February 13, 2024
I can't remember her name, but that nurse was very kind, she took care of my son. She explained everything to us. Help my son feel comfortable at the moment of the visit.
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February 08, 2024
Dr. Gray is a wonderful doctor. He listened to what I had to say. My son is usually very shy around others, but with Dr. Gray he was very comfortable. Each visit with Dr. Gray hs been exceptional.
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February 08, 2024
Dr. Gray is amazing as well as the nurses and all staff in general
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February 08, 2024
Dr Grey is fantastic. He is very informative and sat with us and answered all questions we had.
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February 06, 2024
The visit the staff was excellent including the doctor.
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February 06, 2024
The doctor was very professional answer question n we understandwhat he was talking about.
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February 03, 2024
We were able to be seen significantly earlier than our appointment time & appreciate that! We are from out of town, so it's nice to consolidate time between appointments
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February 03, 2024
The PA who was able to work us in earlier than appointed time
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January 27, 2024
Dr grey and his nurses and Grey group are amazing.
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January 05, 2024
Orthopedic front office staff. They were amazing! Very friendly and inviting.
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January 05, 2024
All good!!
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December 15, 2023
Dee, Dr. Gray's nurse is wonderful.
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November 21, 2023
Dr Gray is amazing. I really love how he addresses my concerns as a parent above the well being of my child.
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November 11, 2023
The understanding and knowledge was a peaceful feeling my daughter and I needed.
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October 26, 2023
Excellent service from parking our thru all the services then to picking up our car. Doctor Gray said don't need to come back unless we need to see him. Thank everybody for being so kind and gracious.
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October 26, 2023
Dr Gray he has been working with our son 12 years and has always show our son what he is seeing on the xrays and explains where the potential problems may exist. Our son was born with two club feet and had 5 surgeries on his right foot. He is money playing soccer and Competing in adult volleyball and he is only 15. Dr Gray is our HERO.
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October 06, 2023
Front receptionist who was extremely pleasant
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October 04, 2023
All of the staff deserves to be recognized.
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September 14, 2023
All the staff
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August 11, 2023
No bad experiences all the staff were very nice to my son super cute
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August 11, 2023
Nurse Dee she is the absolute best. She has been caring for (patient) for 12 years
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August 10, 2023
We have been a patient of Dr Gray's for the past 10 years. I am beyond grateful to the professionalism he has shown, care he has provided and compassion he has always shown. Though I wish I never had to seek treatment for my daughter, there is no one else I would rather have treat her. Thank you Dr Gray for always taking care of my baby!
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August 08, 2023
Everyone was wonderful, as always.
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August 08, 2023
Y'all are just top notch. In fact we were actually scheduling our next visit at the time this visit was supposed to start! How awesome is that?! So efficient without loss of effectiveness and care!
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August 02, 2023
Dr. Gray is amazing in explaining every detail of my spine surgery.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical School
- Residency:
- The Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, Md.
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
- Scoliosis Research Society,Cook Children's Physician Network
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