Care Philosophy
Philip L. Wilson, M.D.“Our technical surgical skills are important – but being a good doctor also means knowing when surgery may not be the best option. We are committed to evidence-based treatment to achieve the safest and most effective path back to activity and high-level sport.”
About
Philip L. Wilson, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, where he also serves as an assistant chief of staff, director of the Center of Excellence in Sports Medicine, associate program director for the Sports Medicine Fellowship and division director of the North Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center. Additionally, he is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Wilson treats a range of complex conditions including knee injuries, fractures, shoulder instability and other orthopedic injuries in children and teens. He is recognized for his expertise in sports medicine surgery, injury prevention and return-to-play care for young athletes.
Dr. Wilson has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and instructional book chapters focused on pediatric sports medicine, ACL injuries, osteochondritis dissecans, fractures, knee instability and other sports-related conditions in young athletes. He has delivered national and international presentations on pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, helping advance research, surgical techniques and education for the treatment of sports-related conditions around the world.
His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Wilson earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center. He completed a general surgery internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center, followed by fellowships in pediatric orthopedics at Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego and arthroscopy and sports medicine at ADIDAS Sports Medicine Clinics and Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 30 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Wilson’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to help young athletes return safely to the activities they love while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
