Care Philosophy
Jason R. Petrasic, M.D.“I want patients to feel seen and heard as an individual first and foremost. I strive for both patients and their families to leave their visit with me feeling like they received a thorough evaluation of their presenting complaint(s), that a diagnosis or list of most likely diagnoses were presented and explained, and that they fully understand the individualized work-up or management plan and expected timeframe for recovery when appropriate.”
About
Jason R. Petrasic, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Scottish Rite for Children. He also serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Petrasic treats a range of musculoskeletal and spine-related conditions, including adolescent scoliosis, back pain and other non-operative pediatric spine disorders. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications focused on pediatric spine conditions, musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation. His contributions to research and textbook chapters have helped advance the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with musculoskeletal conditions.
His professional affiliations include the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Texas Medical Association, the Collin County Medical Society and the Dallas-Fort Worth Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society.
Dr. Petrasic earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and his medical degree from UT Health San Antonio. He completed a general surgery internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach before pursuing residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Petrasic is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With nearly 15 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Petrasic’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and education. His goal is to help children improve function, mobility and quality of life while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
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