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Bio
William Mitchell, M.D., has been a trusted orthopedic surgeon in the Fort Worth area for more than four decades, focusing his practice primarily on the treatment of spinal conditions, including operative treatment of scoliosis, instability and degenerative spinal problems. He graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, before graduating third in his class at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his medical internship at Bellevue Hospital in New York.
Dr. Mitchell served in the United States Army Medical Corps, and was stationed at Fort Hood in Texas before his deployment to Vietnam in the mid-1960s. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star and was honorably discharged as a captain in 1966. He then found himself back in Dallas for his general surgery residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and combined residency training in orthopedic surgery at Southwestern Medical School at Baylor Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.
Dr. Mitchell’s areas of special focus include general orthopedics and non-operative treatment of the spine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and Texas Surgical Society.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
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4.9
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (41 Ratings, 8 Comments)
5.0
Feb 2024
Dr Mitchell is extremely caring and patient. He always makes sure I understand and allows time to answer all my questions.
5.0
Feb 2024
X-ray technician is always kind and efficient.
5.0
Feb 2024
Dr. Mitchell spent quite a bit of time with me and showed alot of concern.
5.0
Feb 2024
Very good experience.
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr Mitchell found the problem and fixed it.
5.0
Jan 2024
Very professional & successful treatment
5.0
Jan 2024
Took care of all my needs
5.0
Jan 2024
The Dr. And his PA were genuinely concerned about my well being. Very pleasing to see.