Meet Our Physicians
Expert Hands. Compassionate Hearts. Your Care Starts Here.
Trusted Experts. Proven Results.
At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine, our physicians are more than specialists—they’re trusted partners in your care. Each member of our team brings deep expertise, advanced training, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes with a compassionate touch.
From minimally invasive spine surgery to joint repair and trauma care, our board-certified experts use the latest techniques to help patients return to the life they love. Get to know the specialists who make NTOS a leading choice for orthopedic and spine care across North Texas.
Dr. Benjamin Remington
Meet Dr. Benjamin Remington
Dr. Remington is a neurological surgeon and serial entrepreneur, known for his expertise in healthcare devices, pharmaceuticals, and neuro-manufacturing. He is an inventor, investor, and founder of the hybrid investment fund NeuroStar, promoting human health and happiness. Dr. Remington has extensive experience navigating FDA trials and has practiced in Modesto, California, from 2001 to 2023. He holds an MD from the University of Utah, with residencies at the University of Utah and the University of Texas San Antonio. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Math and Chemistry. Dr. Remington is excited to bring his expertise to patients in the DFW area, where he currently resides.
Bruce Markman, MD
Meet Dr. Markman
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist located in Plano, TX, Frisco, TX & Tyler, TX
Bruce Markman, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Frisco and Tyler, Texas. He has over 20 years of experience with arthroscopies, shoulder reconstruction surgeries, and surgeries of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.
Athletes and other patients of all ages continually return to Dr. Markman for his expertise as well as his ability to compassionately treat each patient as if they were family. In 2016 and 2017, D Magazine named him among the best doctors in Dallas.
Dr. Markman received his medical education at the State University of New York and at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. After graduating with his doctorate of medicine, he moved to California for his surgery internship at the University of California at San Francisco. He stayed in San Francisco for his residency in orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Then, Dr. Markman moved to Manhattan Beach, California, to complete a fellowship at the West Coast Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. During his fellowship, he focused on sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder, foot, and ankle surgeries.
Throughout his years of experience, Dr. Markman has been the team physician for the Tulsa Oilers of the East Coast Hockey League and the Tulsa Shock of the Women’s National Basketball Association in Oklahoma. Today, he continues to give athletes and other patients the gift of an active, comfortable life.
James Stanley, M.D.
About Dr. Stanley
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon located in Plano, TX, Dallas, TX & Kaufman ,TX
James Stanley, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine. Serving the community of Plano, Dallas, and Kaufman Texas. Dr. Stanley specializes in the treatment of conditions and disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
A native Texan, Dr. Stanley received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctorate of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Oklahoma and his spine fellowship at Brown University.
Dr. Stanley has over 20 years’ experience, with interests in minimally invasive spine surgery, adult deformity, trauma, osteoporotic fractures, and disc replacement. He believes in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to spine care and has the resources in place to diagnose and treat conditions of all parts of the spine. He and the other providers at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine work closely together to quickly determine whether a treatment plan is effective.
Dr. Stanley’s goal is to get patients back to their normal lives as quickly as possible so they may resume an optimal quality of life. His patients appreciate his laid-back bedside manner as well as the personal care and attention he gives to each one of them.
Dr. Stanley enjoys spending time with his wife, Tina, and their four delightful teenagers.
Steve Hong, MD
About Steve Hong, MD
Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Management located in Plano, TX, Frisco, TX & McKinney, TX
Awarded the 2023 and 2024 Best Doctors in "D Magazine"
Steve Hong, MD, is an anesthesiologist and ACGME fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician who provides his patients with a comprehensive and customized treatment experience. At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano, Frisco and McKinney, Texas, he focuses on the unique needs of the individual to provide personalized pain management to every patient that he encounters.
Dr. Hong combines multiple modalities of therapy, including medication management, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification, with the full array of minimally-invasive interventions/procedures to maximize benefit to his patients' pain relief. However, his passion and primary focus lies in his dedication to optimizing functionality and quality of life for each and every patient he treats.
Dr. Hong has a deep understanding of both acute and chronic pain conditions. He diagnoses and treats patients of all ages and walks of life with an emphasis on patient education. This patient-centric approach enables his patients to fully understand the roadmap of treatment prior to embarking on the path to healing as a cohesive unit.
Dr. Hong received his medical education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, located in the Texas Medical Center. After graduating with his doctorate of medicine, he moved back to Dallas for his residency in anesthesiology and pain management at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. There, he also completed his fellowship in interventional pain management. Still, he maintains his commitment to learning by seeking out the most innovative and cutting-edge pain management techniques available.
As a native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Dr. Hong considers his duty to serve this community very seriously. Though his training has taken him all over the state, his fondness for this city and its people is his greatest motivator to make an unmistakable difference in his hometown.
Listed below are some of the many conditions that Dr. Hong can help you overcome. Let us help you get back to the lifestyle you want and deserve!
- Joint Pain
- Arthritis
- Muscle Pain
- Low back pain
- Mid back pain
- Vertebral compression fractures
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Neuropathic pain
- Sciatica and radiculopathy
- Post-surgical pain
- Sports-related injuries and pain
- Pelvic pain
Rahul Banerjee, MD
About Rahul Banerjee, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon located in Plano, TX
Rahul Banerjee, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, hip and knee replacement, treatment of fractures and injuries, and management of complex orthopaedic problems such as malunions, nonunions, and revisions. He sees patients from the Carrollton and Plano, Texas, offices of North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine.
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Dr. Banerjee graduated with honors from Brown University and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. Dr. Banerjee completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Brown University.
Dr. Banerjee served in the United States Air Force and was assigned to work with the United States Army, treating injured patients and training orthopaedic residents at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. During his service, he was deployed to the War in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and treated many injured soldiers and civilians.
After completion of his military service, Dr. Banerjee joined the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern as Assistant Clinical Professor. While at UT Southwestern, Dr. Banerjee trained residents and fellows and provided care to patients with complex fractures and injuries at Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern. In 2021, Dr. Banerjee joined the team at North Texas Orthopaedic and Spine.
Dr. Banerjee is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Howard Rosen Teaching Award from AO North America. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. In addition, Dr. Banerjee has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters on the treatment of orthopaedic problems.
Dr. Banerjee was recently named as one of D Magazine‘s 2023 Best Doctors in Collin County!
Amir Malik, MD
About Dr. Malik
Neurosurgeon located in Frisco, TX
Amir Malik, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in cranial, spinal, and peripheral neurology at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Frisco, Texas. With a rich background in research, lectures, publications, and clinical work, Dr. Malik now brings his compassion and expertise to collaborate with his colleagues on providing top-notch neurological care.
Dr. Malik completed his undergraduate education at Pakistan Air Force Degree College in Peshawar, Pakistan. He remained in Pakistan for medical school at Punjab University Rawalpindi School of Medicine in Rawalpindi, where he also completed an internship in general surgery. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, Pakistan.
After working for several years in Pakistan, Dr. Malik moved to the United States. He continued his training with rotations and an internal medicine internship at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. At the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington, he completed a general surgery internship and a fellowship in neurosurgery. He continued with a fellowship in skull base surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, before completing a residency in neurosurgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Throughout his years of training and the years since, Dr. Malik has held numerous clinical positions and has been an assistant professor in the department of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He is also active at multiple hospitals in the greater Houston, Texas, area.
Dr. Malik keeps up on the latest information in neurosurgery by maintaining memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Joint Section of Neurotrauma, the North American Spine Society, and the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America.
At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine, Dr. Malik routinely treats sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, compressed nerves, and chronic pain. He primarily specializes in conditions of the spine and peripheral nerves. Schedule a visit with him by calling the Plano, Texas, office or by clicking the online booking tool today.
Briana Hodgson, PA-C
Meet Briana Hodgson, PA-C
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant located in Plano, TX & Dallas, TX
Briana Hodgson , PA-C, is a certified physician assistant with over 20 years experience in orthopedic surgery. Briana was born and raised in upstate NY and received her degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. She began her career in orthopedic surgery at a level 2 trauma center in Baltimore, MD, where she worked in orthopedic trauma for nearly 10 years. She also worked in general orthopedic surgery for several years in Athens, OH, followed by foot & ankle orthopedic surgery in Plano, TX.
During the past several years and currently, Briana works
alongside Dr. Rahul Banerjee at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Plano and Carrollton, Texas, focusing on treatment of fractures and injuries, total hip and knee arthroplasty, and management of complex orthopedic problems.
She enjoys jogging, biking, outdoor activities, home remodeling/building projects, and spending time with her husband and family.
Daniel Kaminski
About Daniel Kaminski
Director of Physical Therapy located in Plano, TX & Dallas, TX
Daniel Kaminski, PT, DPT
Director of Physical Therapy
Daniel Kaminski is the Director of Physical Therapy and founder of Rise Physical Therapy. Daniel has been a practicing Physical Therapist in Outpatient settings for over 8 years. In this time he has accumulated experience in care for a wide range of diagnosis including post-operative care, acute orthopedic injury, motor vehicle accident, sports medicine, work related injuries, chronic pain, general weakness, balance issues, and complex neurological and vestibular disorders. Daniel is skilled in performance of joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, cupping, dry needling and taping techniques.
He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Cleveland State University and spent his early career practicing as a Traveling Physical Therapist, allowing him to accumulate experience in a variety of different settings across 7 different states. Throughout his career, Daniel has believed in gaining exposure to different clinical treatment methodologies in order to improve his own patient care across all demographics.
Daniel believes in the importance of communication and empathy to best facilitate relationships with not only patients and their families, but also with co-workers and fellow medical providers. It is this ideology that Rise Physical Therapy was built on, and that we continue to emphasize in order to maintain the best possible and most efficient care for each individual patient.
Tanvi Pandya
About Tanvi Pandya
Physical Therapist located in Plano, TX & Dallas, TX
Tanvi Pandya, PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Tanvi Pandya is a passionate Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong foundation from Briar Cliff University, where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022. With a commitment to excellence and a holistic approach to care, she is dedicated to helping you regain function, alleviate pain, and enhance your overall quality of life.
Having undergone diverse clinical rotation experiences, Tanvi brings a wealth of knowledge in treating a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports-related injuries. Tanvi’s goal is to not just address symptoms, but to uncover the root causes of discomfort and limitations. By tailoring evidence-based treatments to your unique needs, Tanvi strives to restore your body's optimal functionality, empowering you to fully embrace life without constraints.
In addition to having a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Tanvi is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This specialized training equips her with a deeper understanding of how to harness the power of physical conditioning to enhance your rehabilitation journey. By integrating principles of strength and conditioning, she can develop personalized programs that not only facilitate recovery but also foster resilience, ensuring you're well-prepared to meet life's challenges head-on.
