Jacob C. Jones, M.D., Joins the Sports Medicine Team at Scottish Rite for Children

Jacob C. Jones, M.D., Joins the Sports Medicine Team at Scottish Rite for Children

(DALLAS – August 20, 2020) – Jacob C. Jones, M.D., has joined the pediatric orthopedic staff of Scottish Rite for Children. As a sports medicine physician, he is providing care to the active child and young athlete populations with a focus on sports injuries, sport-related concussions, injury prevention and point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound. He is primarily seeing patients at the Frisco campus and at The Star. 
“We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Jones join the sports medicine team,” says Assistant Chief of Staff and Director of the Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine Philip L. Wilson, M.D. “Following his pediatric residency he completed two fellowships – pediatric sports medicine and musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound with our colleagues at Harvard/Boston children’s hospital. His training brings a unique skill set to our practice – allowing us to expand our expertise and provide the best orthopedic care possible to all young athletes.”

Before completing his fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard, Jones attended medical school at the University of Missouri, where he earned his doctor of medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency at Children’s Medical Center/UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and received additional specialty training at Boston Children’s Hospital, with fellowships in sports medicine and sports medicine/musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound. Jones rotated with the Scottish Rite Sports Medicine department during his residency.

“Scottish Rite is known both locally and nationally as a leader in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine,” says Jones. “I am excited to be back in Texas with an opportunity to help young athletes get back to doing what they love.”

“North Texas is the place to be when it comes to youth sports,” says Scottish Rite President/CEO Robert L. Walker. “Dr. Jones’ expertise will be a great addition to our team in Frisco. We are very proud to have him join our staff.”

Jones is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Sports Medicine and Pediatrics. He is a member of American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Association and Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society.

William Z. Morris, M.D., Joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s Surgical Team

William Z. Morris, M.D., Joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s Surgical Team

(DALLAS – December 2, 2019) – William Z. Morris, M.D., has joined the pediatric orthopedic surgical staff of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Morris completed his fellowship at Scottish Rite Hospital in 2019. He will see general pediatric orthopedic surgery patients with a focus on spine and hip, primarily at the Dallas facility. 

“We were very excited to have Dr. Morris as one of our recently-graduated fellows,” says hospital Chief of Staff Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S. “We are even more excited that we were able to recruit him to stay on as one of the medical staff as he is a very talented physician, surgeon, researcher and a rising superstar in our field. Before completing Scottish Rite Hospital’s Dorothy & Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Orthopedics and Scoliosis in 2019, Morris attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he earned his doctor of medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio and recently completed additional subspecialty training at Boston Children’s Hospital, with a focus on child and young adult hip preservation. “It is truly a privilege to join the staff and become a part of an extraordinary institution,” says Morris. “Scottish Rite Hospital has been a national leader in pediatric orthopedics for decades and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the world-class patient care, innovative research and premier fellow/resident education that makes it a one-of-a-kind hospital.” “Dr. Morris’s expertise will ensure our patients continue to receive the highest outstanding care,” says hospital President/CEO Robert L. Walker. “We are extremely pleased to have him join our staff.” Morris is eager to become involved in both the medical and local Dallas community. He is a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Orthopedic Section and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS).
Corey S. Gill, M.D., M.A., joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Surgical Team

Corey S. Gill, M.D., M.A., joins Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Surgical Team

(DALLAS – January 11, 2017) – Corey S. Gill, M.D., M.A., has joined the pediatric orthopedic surgical staff of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Gill will lead the team for general orthopedics at the new Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center opening in Frisco this fall. Until the new center opens, he will primarily see patients at the interim facility located in Plano. 
Gill comes to Scottish Rite Hospital from private practice at Southwest Pediatric Orthopedics here in Dallas. In addition to his role at Southwest Pediatric Orthopedics, Gill also served as the Medical Director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Medical City Dallas. During his time as director, he helped guide Medical City’s transition from a Level III to Level II Trauma Center for pediatric orthopedics. 

“Dr. Gill first came to Scottish Rite Hospital for his fellowship in 2012,” says Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S., Scottish Rite Hospital Chief of Staff. “Seeing his skills flourish during his fellowship, and in his post-fellowship practice here in Dallas, has been an honor. It’s exciting to welcome him back as he returns to join our orthopedic surgical staff.

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Before completing Scottish Rite Hospital’s Dorothy & Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Orthopedics and Scoliosis in 2013, Gill attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis where he earned both his doctor of medicine and master’s degree. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the Washington University in St. Louis’ Department of Orthopedics. 

“It’s an exciting time to be at Scottish Rite Hospital,” says Gill. “The world of medicine and health care is ever changing and Scottish Rite Hospital is positioned to remain at the forefront of both patient care and education.  The hospital provided me with a world-class fellowship training experience and I’m thrilled to be returning to the staff in a more permanent capacity.”

“Our highest priority at Scottish Rite Hospital is to provide world-class care to our patients,” says Robert L. Walker, Scottish Rite Hospital president/CEO. “Dr. Gill’s expertise and leadership experience will ensure our patients continue to receive the highest level of care possible. As our organization continues to expand, we are extremely pleased to have him join our staff during this significant period of growth.” 

Gill is actively involved in both the medical and local Dallas community. In addition to his role at Scottish Rite Hospital, he will also serve as an assistant professor in UT Southwestern’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the Texas Medical Association. 

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