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Michael F. Duffy
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Biography
Practicing Locations: Dallas | Mansfield
Specialty: Spine Surgery
Fellowship Training: Spine Surgery
Certification: Certified- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Michael F. Duffy Quote:
“Get busy living! My goal is to deliver effective spinal care to patients in order for them to return to doing what it is that makes them happy – then I am happy as well.”
Michael F. Duffy, MD, is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon at the Texas Back Institute, practicing in Dallas and Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Duffy earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska where he received multiple scholarships. He completed an orthopedic residency at Orlando Health and his fellowship training in spine surgery with Texas Back Institute. For over 10 years, he has practiced spine care with the Texas Back Institute.
He has several publications in orthopedic journals and multiple on-going research projects at Texas Back Institute. Dr. Duffy has authored multiple book chapters on Artificial Disc Replacement surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. Professionally, Dr. Duffy is a staunch advocate of motion preserving surgery in his practice, while also utilizing traditional fusion techniques. On the personal side, Dr. Duffy is an avid golfer and sportsman, having played NCAA Division 1 golf at Georgetown. He is also a devoted father and family man.
Education
- 2008-2009 Spine Surgery Fellowship, Texas Back Institute, Plano, Texas
- 2003-2008 Orthopedic Residency Training Program, Orlando Regional Healthcare, Orlando, Florida
- 2003 M.D., University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
- 1999 B.S., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Award/Recognition
- D Magazine Best Doctor – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022
- Texas Monthly Super Doctor – Rising Star: 2012, 2013, 2014
- Texas Monthly Super Doctor: 2020, 2021, 2022
- Patients Choice Award 2011
- Fort Worth Top Docs – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Finalist, Resident Research Competition, Florida Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting
- Resident of the Quarter, Orlando Regional Medical Center
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha
- Orthopedic Compensation and Pension Examiner, VA Hospital
- LeeRoy Meyer Distinguished Scholarship
- Nellie Powley Hills & John Willard Hills Scholarship
- Richard Ivins Memorial Scholarship
- Clarence Rice Scholarship
- Nebraska College of Medicine Alumni Scholarship
- Student Research Award, Association for Academic Surgery
- Student Representative, AAMC Organization
- Admissions Committee Member, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Publication, Books, & Presentations
As world-renowned leaders in the field of neck and back care, Texas Back Institute doctors are continuously writing and presenting professional articles, publications and speaking engagements to national and international audiences.
Publications
1. Duffy MF, Stuberg W, DeJong S, Gold KV, Nystrom NA: Case Report: Whiplash-Associated Disorder from a Low-Velocity Bumper Car Collision: History, Evaluation, and Surgery. Spine 29(17):1881-1884, 2004.
2. Herrera-Soto JA, Scherb M, Duffy MF, Albright JC: Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal in Children and Adolescents. J Pediatr Orthop 27(4):427-431, 2007.
3. Herrera-Soto JA, Duffy MF, Birnbaum MA, Vander Have KL: Increased Intracapsular Pressures after Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. J Pediatr Orthop 28(7):723-728, 2008.
4. Blumenthal SL, Duffy MF: Low-back pain and the athlete . US Musculoskeletal Review, in press.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Duffy MF: Increased Intracapsular Pressures after Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Florida Orthopaedic Society. May, 2007; Orlando, Florida.
2. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto JA, Scherb M, Albright JC: Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal in Children and Adolescents. Eastern/Southern Orthopaedic Society Combined Annual Meeting. August, 2007; Victoria, BC, Canada.
3. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto JA, Birnbaum MA, Vander Have KL Increased Intracapsular Pressures after Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Eastern/Southern Orthopaedic Society Combined Annual Meeting. August, 2007; Victoria, BC, Canada.
4. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto JA, Knapp DR, Phillips JH: Usefulness of EMG Compared to CT Scans in Pedicle Screw Placement. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. March, 2008; San Francisco, California.
5. Herrera-Soto JA, Duffy MF, Birnbaum MA, Vanderhave KL: Increased Intracapsular Pressures after Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. March, 2008; San Francisco, California.
6. Herrera-Soto JA, Vander Have K, Duffy MF, Birnbaum M: Increase Intracapsular Pressures after Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. European Paediatric Orthopedic Society. April, 2009; Lisbon, Portugal.
7. Guyer RD, Shellock J, MacLennan B, Hanscom D, Knight RQ, McComb P, Jacobs J, Urban R, Bradford D, Duffy MF: Early Failure of Metal-on-Metal Artificial Discs Due to Metal Hypersensitivity: The Diagnostic and Treatment Approach in Four Collected Cases. Spine Across the Sea. July, 2009; Maui, Hawaii.
8. Guyer RD, Pettine K, Blumenthal S, Duffy MF: 24-month Follow-up of a Prospective, Randomized Study Comparing Two Lumbar Total Disc Replacements. Spine Across the Sea. July, 2009; Maui, Hawaii.
9. Guyer RD, Auer PB, Zigler JE, Ohnmeiss DD, Blumenthal SL, Duffy MF: Relationship between Endplate Morphology and Clinical Outcome of Single-Level Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty. Spine Across the Sea. July, 2009; Maui, Hawaii.
POSTERS
1. Herrera-Soto JA, Scherb M, Duffy MF, Albright J: Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal in Children. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American. May 2006; San Diego, California.
2. Herrera-Soto JA, Duffy MF, Scherb M, Albright JC: Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal in Children. European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society. April, 2007; Sorrento, Italy.
3. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto J, Knapp D, Phillips J: Predictive Value of EMG Compared with Postoperative CT Scan in Thoracic and Lumbar Pedicle Screw Placement. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July, 2007; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
4. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto JA: EMG Compared to CT Scan for Upper Thoracic Pedicle Screw Accuracy. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July, 2007; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
5. Duffy MF, Munro, M: Femoral Neck Fracture Risk during Reduction of Pipkin Fracture-Dislocations of the Hip: A Biomechanical Study. Eastern/Southern Orthopaedic Society Combined Annual Meeting. August 2007; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
6. Duffy MF, Herrera-Soto J, Knapp D, Phillips J: Usefulness and Predictive Value of EMG Compared with Postoperative CT Scan in Thoracic and Lumbar Pedicle Screw Placement. North American Spine Society. October, 2007; Austin, Texas.
7. Herrera-Soto JA, Duffy MF, Phillips JH, Knapp DR: Usefulness of EMG Compared to CT Scans in Pedicle Screw Placement. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). July 2009; Vienna, Austria.
8. Guyer RD, Pettine K, Duffy MF, Blumenthal SL: A Prospective Randomized Comparison of Two Lumbar Total Disc Replacements: Results at 24-Month Follow-Up. North American Spine Society. October, 2009; San Francisco, California.