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Kristen E. Fleager, M.D.

Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Orthopedic Trauma
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Dr. Kristen Fleager is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm, and shoulder. She treats adults, adolescents, and children.

Dr. Fleager is a Southlake Carroll alumni and former competitive gymnast. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where she was a Division I athlete. Dr. Fleager earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, serving as class president for four years. She returned to Stanford to complete an orthopedic surgery residency. From there, she was selected for the prestigious Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, where she trained under world-renowned surgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital. She has published multiple articles in national journals and several book chapters. 

Dr. Fleager is married and is the proud mother of three wonderful children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.

She is assisted by Tate Hayes, P.A.-C.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certified

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    Credentials

    Undergraduate

    • Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

    Medical School

    • Doctorate of Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX

    Internship

    • General Surgery, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA

    Residency

    • Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery

    Fellowship

    • Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Boston, MA

    Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Our favorite time of the month with GRACE Grapevine's Medical Clinic!

      Dr. Kristen Fleager volunteered to help in the clinic and serve those in the community with orthopedic needs.

    • 2535 Ira E. Woods Avenue, Suite 100
      Grapevine, TX 76051
      United States

      • Phone:
        (817) 481-2121
      • Fax:
        (817) 488-4493
    • 4501 Heritage Trace Parkway
      Suite 101
      Fort Worth, TX 76244
      United States

      • Phone:
        (817) 481-2121
      • Fax:
        (817) 488-4493
    • “Dr. Fleager was extremely professional, kind and competent. I had my other shoulder repaired by an NCAA team doctor, and it is not as stable as the one fixed by Dr. Fleager. So thankful I got this done while I’m still “young-ish.””
      – Daniel S.
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