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
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4.9
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4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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4.9
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What our families say
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June 13, 2025
Staff was excellent
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June 13, 2025
Great service
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June 13, 2025
All staff was wonderful and deserves recognition!
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June 13, 2025
An Absolutely Outstanding Experience at Cook Children's Orthopedic Fort Worth!I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Gray and the entire team at Cook Children's Orthopedic in Fort Worth, Texas. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were met with an atmosphere of genuine care and unparalleled professionalism that truly set this experience apart.Dr. Gray is simply exceptional. His attention to detail is remarkable; he took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of my child's condition and treatment plan, ensuring all our questions were answered with clarity and compassion. I felt completely informed and confident in the care my child was receiving. His expertise is evident, and his patient-centered approach made a significant difference.What truly made this visit extraordinary, however, was the enthusiasm and dedication of the entire staff. Every single person we encountered, from the front desk to the nurses and technicians, was incredibly kind, supportive, and efficient. It's rare to find such a consistent level of excellence across an entire team. Their collective positive energy was infectious, creating a warm and welcoming environment. I wish I could single out one person, but honestly, every member of the staff was top-notch, working seamlessly together to provide a truly wonderful experience.Thank you, Dr. Gray, and your magnificent team, for your outstanding care and for making a potentially challenging situation so much easier for our family. You all are true gems!
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June 05, 2025
Dr Gray has been great!
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June 05, 2025
Excellent visit
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May 14, 2025
Wonderful nurse that worked with Dr Gray- I believe her name was [...]. She was so kind and explained very thoroughly what our next steps would be. I also appreciate all the time Dr. Gray spent with us discussing our options.
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May 10, 2025
All great
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May 02, 2025
I've always had very good experiences
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April 30, 2025
All the staff at Cook Children's are wonderful!
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April 17, 2025
Dr. Gray was amazing
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April 10, 2025
Dr. Gray went above and beyond to make the most of our time in clinic and even made calls to have [...] fitted for a brace while we were there to keep us from having to make an extra trip, since we are from Abilene.
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April 04, 2025
Very good
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March 27, 2025
Dr Gray and his entire staff are very kind, knowledgeable, and wonderfully friendly! I wish I had gotten the receptionists name, she was awesome with my son!
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March 19, 2025
The entire Ortho staff is amazing, respectful, knowledgeable and considerate. The team always make our visit great
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February 21, 2025
We were well informed and reassured by the visit.
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February 21, 2025
This was a great visit for both child and parent.
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February 20, 2025
Overall the office and staff were/are amazing.
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February 20, 2025
Everyone was and still is amazing! I loved how Nurse [...] helped our family with all the paperwork with school and answered any medical question I asked. Dr. Gray is always amazing and the check out lady with glasses was always sweet to [...] and tried to connect with him.
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February 15, 2025
There weren't any bad experiences with our visit.
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February 13, 2025
The front desk staff was AWESOME! We arrived about an hour before the scheduled appointment time prepared with activities for our wait, but we were taken back immediately and left by her actually scheduled time.
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February 13, 2025
Elmo is [...] favorite Sesame Street character. She was wearing socks with his image on them and was placed in a room with Elmo painted on the ceiling tile. Dr. Gray was thorough and explained things in a way [...] was able to understand. He demonstrated exercises we can do at home.
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February 09, 2025
Dr Gray is excellent at explaining things.
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November 23, 2024
Good
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November 22, 2024
We are always greeted with a smile. My child loves Cook children's!
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November 22, 2024
Dr. David Gray. We have met with him for the past 4 years and he has always been great!! He thoroughly explains details of the visit, takes the time to answer any questions, and congratulates us on any accomplishments.
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November 22, 2024
From checking to being pulling back to the room was very quick and everyone was so nice and friendly. Dr. Gray and his NP were great and made us feel welcomed.
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October 30, 2024
I always appreciate how the providers give a whole child approach to their healthcare. It is SO nice to have the PT, the orthotist, the social worker, all available at the appointment. It truly is a blessing when I already have so many appointments to make and keep for my son. As someone who worked in the medical field, I appreciate the forethought that went into making this happen. Thank you!
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October 12, 2024
Dodson patient registration process streamlined, excellent restructure.
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October 10, 2024
Ladies at the front desk were so kind!
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October 10, 2024
All were very friendly and reassuring during the visit.
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October 08, 2024
Exceptional staff and nurses and doctors keep up the good work
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October 08, 2024
We arw very pleased with our experience.
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October 08, 2024
Dr. Grays nurse [...] has been absolutely amazing with the forms, appointments and referrals.
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October 05, 2024
Excellent service
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October 05, 2024
Always very attentive and kind
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September 12, 2024
The staff, the one who completed vitals and the one who took us in and asked questions in the exam room were both great with my son. He's on the spectrum so he was a little hyper and loud but they were great. The xray tech was also very accommodating amd sweet and offered to let him play with the toys. I'm sorry I can't remember anyone's names. Dr Gray was also very informative and explained everything well. He was great with my son and allowed him to answer his own questions as best as my son could.
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August 17, 2024
Loved meeting with Dr. Gray! He is awesome!
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August 17, 2024
Dr. Gray was outstanding! 10 out of 10! 100 percent/A+ for Dr. Gray!
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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.
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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