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Gurpreet Singh, MD, MSc

Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Clinic, Musculoskeletal Institute

Appointments: 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737)
Fax: 1-512-495-5680
Dell Med Directory Bio: Gurpreet Singh, MD, MSc
Education

Western University, Ontario, Canada, MSc, Surgery

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD

Residency/Fellowship

Internship and Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Fellowship, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Western University, Ontario, Canada

Biography and Education

Clinical Biography

Gurpreet Singh, MD, Msc, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in UT Health Austin’s Hip and Knee Clinic within the Musculoskeletal Institute. He specializes in ­­­complex primary and revision hip and knee replacements and treats a variety of orthopedic conditions affecting the hip and knee, including but not limited to osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, inflammatory arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Additionally, Dr. Singh is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Singh earned his bachelor’s degree in computation biochemistry with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin, his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and his master’s degree in surgery from Western University in Ontario, Canada. He completed both an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a fellowship in adult reconstructive hip and knee surgery at Western University in Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Singh’s clinical interests include same-day joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery, anterior approach hip replacement, and complex and revision hip and knee replacements. He adopts a holistic approach to treating arthritis and joint conditions, focusing on enhancing patients’ quality of life by enabling them to return to the activities they cherish. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and exercising before and after surgery to ensure optimal surgical outcomes, improve overall health, and help patients regain mobility as quickly as possible. Working in an academic institution allows him to stay at the forefront of evidence-based treatments, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of care. He has published and presented research on hip and knee replacement surgery and has served on mission trips, performing hip and knee replacement surgeries with Faith in Practice in Antigua, Guatemala. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Specializations

  • Primary hip and knee replacement
  • Revision hip and knee replacement
  • Treatment of periprosthetic infection and periprosthetic fractures

Board Certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards & Honors

  • Bryan Williams Scholarship, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Distinguished Scholar, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Honor Student Award, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Intern of the Year in General Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Resident Leadership Forum, American Orthopaedic Association

Locations

Locations

  • UT Health Austin Clinics
    Health Transformation Building
    1601 Trinity Street, Bldg. A
    Austin, TX 78712
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