Advanced orthopedic care for injuries, pain, and performance, right here in Texas.

Meet Kristen Fleager

MD

Hand Doctor in Grapevine, TX

Areas of Expertise

About

Dr. Fleager

Dr. Fleager

Dr. Kristen Fleager is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and upper arm. 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.

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360 West Top Doctors 2022

Top Docs Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2026

Newsweek America's Leading Doctor 2025

Southlake Style Top Docs 2024-2025

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024-2025

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

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

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

Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery

Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Boston, MA

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Certified

American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Subspecialty Certification

Tarrant County Medical Society, Member

Working with Dr. Fleager

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Emma Jones

Dr. Fleager Specialties

Orthopedic Trauma

OrthoTexas provides comprehensive, high-level orthopedic trauma care for patients with fractures, dislocations, and complex musculoskeletal injuries across North Texas.

Elbow

OrthoTexas treats elbow pain, stiffness, and nerve-related symptoms like tingling or numbness, from common overuse injuries to more complex conditions.

Hand & Wrist

OrthoTexas treats hand, wrist, and finger conditions, from everyday overuse injuries to complex issues affecting nerves, tendons, and bones.

Location

Fort Worth

Address

3124 N Tarrant Pkwy, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Fort Worth, Texas 76177

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm