Care Philosophy
Chris Stutz, M.D.“I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for children and adults with congenital hand differences, brachial plexus birth injuries and extremity trauma. My goal is to restore function, improve quality of life and help each patient achieve their fullest potential through thoughtful surgical care, rehabilitation and long-term partnership with patients and families. I believe in clear communication, shared decision-making and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique goals and needs.”
About
Chris Stutz, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic and hand surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children. He also serves as an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Stutz treats a range of complex conditions including polydactyly, cleft hand, fractures and traumatic injuries of the fingers, hand, wrist and upper extremities. He is recognized for his expertise in hand and microsurgery procedures and his compassionate approach to patient care.
He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters focused on pediatric hand and upper extremity conditions, congenital differences, brachial plexus injuries and pediatric fracture care. He is also a frequent lecturer and educator, presenting nationally on topics including congenital hand disorders, pediatric trauma, arthrogryposis and upper extremity reconstruction.
His professional affiliations include the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Texas Medical Association and the Dallas County Medical Society.
Dr. Stutz earned his undergraduate degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed a general surgery internship and residency in orthopaedics and rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He then pursued fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and hand and upper limb treatment at Scottish Rite for Children.
Dr. Stutz is board-certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 20 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Stutz’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance treatments that help children regain function, independence and confidence while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Associate Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Scottish Rite Hospital Hosts Prestigious Hand Conference
September 10, 2026
Building Connections Through the Hand in Hand Support Group
September 10, 2026
Calling All Nurses: Volunteer at Scottish Rite for Children Camps
September 10, 2026
Briggs’ Transformer Surgery: The Procedure That Gave Him a Thumb
September 10, 2026
#SRHaccess Facebook LIVE Recap: Overgrowth Related Syndromes
September 10, 2026