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
Reviews
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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.
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July 13, 2023
Dr Gray is awesome. He listens to my concerns and addresses them. He provides information requested and responds quickly to my questions I have had on MyChart.
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July 13, 2023
We have had good experiences with Dr. David Gray. He is an awesome doctor and has a kind and patient bedside manner. He is positive and informative and expresses interest in his patients and asks them questions about themselves as well as including my child with her visit by talking to her as well as me. It is very important since my child is a teenager and I want her to learn to engage in discussions about her health for her benefit in the future.
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July 07, 2023
Dr Gray and his nurse practitioner are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and caring.
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June 30, 2023
Dr Gray is amazing
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June 30, 2023
My son's loves coming in to see Dr Gray
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June 20, 2023
Dr. Gray very kind excellent care towards my son Miss interpreter very friendly good interpretation of English to Spanish
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June 19, 2023
Everyone from the reg personnel to the medical staff were awesome!
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June 19, 2023
Dr. Gray is a phenomenal physician. You can tell he really loves his job and truly cares for his patients. I love how he involves the kids in the decision making.
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June 16, 2023
We love Dr. Gray and have never had a bad experience at Cook Children's. It will be a sad day when (Patient) ages out.
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June 07, 2023
Nurse and assistant had so much patience with my child
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June 07, 2023
Everyone at the office was so helpful and understanding
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June 05, 2023
The new valet and checkin in AMAZING!!! Thank you for the upgrades!!!
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June 05, 2023
Dr. Grey and his entire staff are amazing
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May 31, 2023
They always have all the information about my child and have always been excellent care providers
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May 22, 2023
Everything was excellent
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May 22, 2023
The doctor and nurse that cared for my son today they are very great at what they do A1 in my book
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May 15, 2023
Dr Gray and Nurse D have been there for our son since birth, and now he is 13 yrs old I would change any!
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May 11, 2023
He is the best he answered all my questions Like always
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April 19, 2023
The new parking garage is amazing and so easy to access the place we needed to go
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March 22, 2023
I just love Dr. Gray and his staff.
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March 22, 2023
My daughter's scoliosis surgery was a major success due to Dr. Gray and his team. I really love the Cook Children's doctors, nurses and personnel.
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March 21, 2023
Dr. Gray explained everything very well. (Patient) really enjoyed the visit.
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March 21, 2023
Very informative, Dr. Gray is GREAT!!!
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March 21, 2023
Everyone was very nice. Great place.
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January 25, 2023
Dr. Gray
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January 16, 2023
Everyone was amazing from the doctor, nurses, X-ray tech, and the check in desk.
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January 16, 2023
No complaints whatsoever.
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January 13, 2023
All excellent with the staff
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January 11, 2023
Dr. Gray is easy going and helpful with answering any questions we had.
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December 14, 2022
All the staff is wonderful Alexis is very attentive and kind
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December 14, 2022
Great visits
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December 05, 2022
Everyone treated us very well
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November 17, 2022
Dr. Gray at Dodson
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November 17, 2022
Everything went very well.
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November 10, 2022
Dr. David Gray is a very caring, compassionate man & I appreciate him in continuing to see (patient).
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November 09, 2022
Everyone is always so kind when checking us in and out. And Dr Gray is so easy to talk to and seems to care about my child. We always have a positive experience when visiting this office.
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November 01, 2022
Dr. Gray is amazing
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November 01, 2022
Everything is amazing
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October 21, 2022
That I came very happy because they treated me very quickly and as I had to work for my estubo very well thanks for everything
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October 11, 2022
Love dr Grey and his staff
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October 10, 2022
Excellent Doctor!
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October 10, 2022
Dr. Gray
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October 10, 2022
Arrived early & doctor arrived in room before appointment time. Wonderful!! Staff was professional & very friendly.
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October 06, 2022
We have been seeing him for 2 years while my daughter has been in a scoliosis brace. He has explained in simple language to make sure we know and are comfortable with everything going on in my daughter's treatment. Today, he celebrated with us that my daughter's treatment with her brace and physical therapy has helped correct her curve. We are very thankful for his care!
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October 06, 2022
Dr. Gray
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October 05, 2022
The person who translated me is a very good worker only I don't remember his name
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September 28, 2022
All staff was great
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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