Dr Don Buford, MD

Dr. Don Buford is an orthopedic surgeon who also specializes in pain medicine, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in 1998. Dr. Buford furthered his training with a fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in 1999, where he developed advanced skills in orthopedic procedures. He holds board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Buford focuses on treating shoulder conditions and joint problems that affect daily movement and comfort. He regularly helps patients with rotator cuff tears and disorders, as well as those dealing with osteoarthritis pain. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic procedures, particularly shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair techniques that …often allow for faster recovery times. Patients have rated Dr. Buford 4.9 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care and surgical outcomes.