Care Philosophy
Jacob R. Zide, M.D.“While completing my fellowship in adult orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery I developed an interest in some of the late problems that develop in patients who have foot problems in childhood. There seemed to be some gaps in the knowledge and treatment of these patients as they moved through adolescence and into adulthood. I developed my partnership with Dr. Riccio to identify those gaps and improve the level of care that we offer to adolescents with foot and ankle deformity.”
About
Jacob R. Zide, M.D., is a consulting orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children and is a co-director of the Complex Adolescent Foot and Ankle Clinic. He also serves as an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, an affiliate clinical professor of surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and a director for the Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center.
Dr. Zide treats complex conditions including foot and ankle conditions and injuries. Additionally, he is recognized for his surgical expertise in foot and procedures and his innovative approach to clinical practices and patient care.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focused on pediatric and adolescent foot and ankle conditions, including clubfoot, juvenile bunion and complex reconstructive procedures. His research has advanced the understanding and treatment of pediatric foot and ankle disorders while helping shape clinical practice through contributions to leading orthopedic journals, textbooks and educational resources.
His professional affiliations include the Texas Orthopaedic Association, the American Medical Association Member, the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Pediatric Foot and Ankle Research Group, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. Zide earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed a general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center before pursuing fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
Dr. Zide is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With nearly 20 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Zide’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance treatments that allow more children to receive world-class care while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Adjunct Associate Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
