Carrell Clinic

What Carrell Clinic does

Carrell Clinic is a privately held orthopaedic and sports medicine practice founded by Dr. William Carrell in 1921 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The practice operates four clinical locations across Dallas and Frisco, including dedicated Hip & Knee Replacement and Spine Centers, plus an on-site surgical center, in-office X-ray imaging, physical therapy and rehabilitation, casting, and durable medical equipment dispensing. It serves a broad patient population spanning recreational and elite athletes, general orthopaedic patients, and underserved populations served through its affiliated Carrell Clinic Foundation. The practice's physicians serve as team physicians or consultants for the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas (MLS), Real Madrid Club Futbol, SMU Athletics, and multiple other collegiate and professional organizations, with Dr. Daniel Cooper holding the 2013 NFL "Hawk" Rhea Award as outstanding team physician.

The clinic delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care across the full body — ankle, back, elbow, foot, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, and spine — via board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons and primary care sports medicine physicians. Core service lines include primary and revision joint replacement (including robotic-assisted and computer-navigated procedures), minimally invasive spine surgery, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow reconstruction, foot and ankle surgery, and orthopaedic trauma care. On-site ancillaries include telemedicine consultations, casting, DME, and direct-to-patient retail of Corganics supplements and Mend recovery products. A proprietary technology is the Single Portal Arthroscopy System co-developed by Dr. Daniel Cooper with Stryker Endoscopy. The practice uses athenahealth for patient portal and billing, TrimNet for medical records, and operates a specialized Pickleball Treatment Program targeting the recreational athlete segment.

Carrell Clinic generates revenue through fee-for-service medical care billed primarily via insurance, with ancillary revenue from on-site surgical center procedures, imaging, DME, physical therapy, and product resale. Go-to-market is largely referral-driven and brand-driven rather than direct sales; the 100+ year reputation, elite team physician credentials, and D Magazine peer recognition function as the primary demand-generation engine. The practice is a founding member of OrthoLoneStar and operates a separately chartered nonprofit arm, the Carrell Clinic Foundation, which provides pro bono surgical care to uninsured young adults below 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit. No venture capital, private equity backing, or external ownership is disclosed; ownership appears to rest with the physician partnership.

Name

Carrell Clinic

Legal name

Carrell Clinic

Website

https://carrellclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carrell Clinic is a privately held Dallas-Fort Worth orthopaedic and sports medicine practice founded in 1921, operating four locations plus an on-site surgical center and serving athletes, general orthopaedic patients, and pro sports teams including the Dallas Cowboys and FC Dallas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (62111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Shoulder & Elbow (HLAKALAI), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic medical services
• Sports medicine care
• Joint replacement surgery
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Orthopaedic trauma care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carrell Clinic provides comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments for bone, joint, muscle, tendon, and ligament conditions. Services span specialty care lines such as hip and knee replacement, spine surgery, shoulder and elbow treatment, foot and ankle care, and orthopaedic trauma, delivered through in-clinic consultations, an on-site surgical center, physical therapy, in-office X-rays, casting, durable medical equipment, and telemedicine.

Product overview

Carrell Clinic is a comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine practice offering a unified platform of services founded in 1921. The practice provides specialized care across multiple service lines including hip and knee replacement, spine care, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow treatment, foot and ankle care, and orthopedic trauma. Services are delivered through on-site facilities including diagnostic imaging (X-rays), a surgical center, and physical therapy/rehabilitation. Additional offerings include telemedicine consultations, casting, and durable medical equipment. The clinic operates specialized programs such as the Pickleball Treatment Program for injury prevention and treatment. The Carrell Clinic Foundation provides charitable orthopedic care to underserved populations. The practice maintains multiple locations in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and serves as team physicians for professional sports organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OrthoLoneStar: One of 6 founding members of OrthoLoneStar, an orthopaedic organization.
• Pickleball Doctors
• Carrell Care Community Partners

Products and services

• Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Care Comprehensive orthopaedic care for bone, joint, muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries and conditions across all body areas, delivered by board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists.
• Hip and Knee Replacement Specialized hip and knee replacement surgery including primary, complex, and revision arthroplasty, robotic-assisted procedures, and hip preservation techniques.
• Spine Care
• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder and Elbow Treatment
• Foot and Ankle Treatment
• Orthopaedic Trauma Care
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic Telemedicine
• Surgical Center
• Pickleball Treatment Program
• Carrell Clinic Foundation

Quantifiable outcome

• Most shoulder replacements last over 10 years with modern techniques
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dallas Cowboys Football TeamcoreOthersDr. Daniel Cooper serves as head team physician for the Dallas Cowboys. Dr. Mark Muller also serves as team physician. The clinic provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for professional football players.
• Dallas MaverickscoreOthersDr. Eugene Curry serves as consultant. Dr. Daniel Worrel treats Mavericks athletes.
• Southern Methodist University (SMU) AthleticscoreOthersMultiple physicians serve as team physicians and consultants for SMU athletic programs including football, basketball, and other sports.
• North Central Surgical Center HospitalcoreOthersHospital affiliation where Dr. Mark Muller, Dr. J. Carr Vineyard, and Dr. Holt Cutler have privileges for surgical procedures.
• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallascoreOthersHospital affiliation where Dr. Holt Cutler has surgical privileges.
• Baylor Scott & White Frisco Star Surgery CentercoreOthersSurgical center affiliation for Dr. Holt Cutler.
• Baylor Scott & White Sports Surgery Center at the StarcoreOthersDr. Jason Klein has privileges at this sports-focused surgical center.
• Real Madrid Club FutbolcoreOthersDr. Daniel Cooper serves as independent consultant. Real Madrid is ranked as world's #1 & #2 valued sports franchises.
• FC Dallas (MLS)coreOthersDr. David Tietze serves as official team physician for FC Dallas major league soccer team.
• Stryker EndoscopycoreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Daniel Cooper co-developed the Single Portal Arthroscopy system with Stryker Endoscopy, providing innovative surgical technique with fewer incisions.
• North Central Surgical Center HospitalcoreOthersDr. Nathaniel Milburn has hospital affiliation at North Central Surgical Center.
• University of Houston AthleticsminorOthersDr. Canon Cornelius previously served as team physician (2019-2024).
• Houston Texans (NFL)minorOthersDr. Canon Cornelius previously served as team physician (2019-2024).
• Duke University AthleticsminorOthersDr. Canon Cornelius served as team physician for Duke University Athletics in 2025.
• Dallas Baptist UniversityminorOthersDr. David Tietze serves as official team physician.
• The University of Texas at DallasminorOthersDr. David Tietze serves as official team physician.
• Houston Roughnecks (UFL)minorOthersDr. David Tietze serves as UFL team physician.
• Birmingham Stallions (UFL)minorOthersDr. David Tietze serves as UFL team physician.
• Medical City DallascoreOthersDr. Jason Klein has surgical privileges at Medical City Dallas.
• Baylor University Medical CentercoreOthersDr. Jason Klein has surgical privileges at Baylor University Medical Center.
• Presbyterian Hospital of DallascoreOthersDr. Todd Moen has privileges at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas along with Baylor University Medical Center and North Central Surgery Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OrthoLoneStar: Independent orthopedic network of which Carrell Clinic is a founding member; the network's affiliated practices are direct peers in scale, scope, and multi-location Texas/Midwest footprint.
• Steadman Hawkins Clinic: Specialty orthopedic and sports medicine clinic known for shoulder, knee, and arthroscopic surgery with fellowship-trained surgeons; highly comparable clinical model and athlete-physician reputation.
• Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute / Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists: Health-system orthopedic specialist group with spine and sports medicine offerings in the DFW metro, providing a comparable mix of operative and non-operative orthopedic care.
• Texas Orthopedic Associates: Multi-physician, multi-subspecialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex—directly comparable scale and service mix to Carrell Clinic, competing for the same patient population and payor relationships.
• Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas: Health-system-affiliated orthopedic group operating specialty clinics and joint replacement/sports medicine services in the same Dallas–Frisco market; directly competes for arthroplasty, sports medicine, and trauma referrals Carrell serves.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Premier orthopedic specialty hospital and physician practice network; comparable in subspecialty depth (sports medicine, joint replacement, spine) and brand recognition, though far larger in scale and national footprint.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Sports-medicine-focused orthopedic practice working with professional athletes; directly comparable in the pro-sports team physician positioning and sports medicine case mix Carrell cultivates.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Large multi-subspecialty academic-affiliated orthopedic practice covering joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, and foot/ankle—a comparable full-service orthopedic platform model.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-subspecialty orthopedic group with fellowship-trained surgeons across joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine; a broader incumbent comparable in clinical scope and brand-driven reputation.
• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic: Sports-medicine-focused orthopedic practice with deep professional team physician ties (Dodgers, Lakers, Kings); comparable in the sports franchise physician positioning that differentiates Carrell Clinic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@carrellclinic1958
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarrellClinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/carrellclinic
• Xx.com/carrellwb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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