Meet the Providers
Drake Borer, M.D.
Drake Borer, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He practices at Texas Orthopedics in Austin, where he specializes in trauma and reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Borer has been on both sides of orthopedic trauma, having been injured in a bike accident himself and caring for patients who have been through similar experiences. His ability to relate to patients drives his passion for his chosen specialty.
Trauma surgery can involve complex repairs, often affecting multiple areas of the body. Dr. Borer has extensive training and over a decade of experience to help patients recover from their injury.
Dr. Borer is an active member of the teaching faculty of Dell Medical School’s Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program where he is working to advance the field of musculoskeletal care and training the next generation of physicians and surgeons.
When he is not taking care of patients, Dr. Borer enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
Practice: Texas Orthopedics, (512) 439-1000
Jay Borick, M.D.
Jay Borick, M.D., is a skilled and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats a variety of issues at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, which has offices in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, La Grange and Lockhart, Texas. Dr. Borick specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgeries of the knee and shoulder and total joint replacement procedures.
Dr. Borick also offers diagnostic and treatment services for sports-related injuries and provides sports medicine and orthopedic coverage for Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. He remains an active member of the Williamson County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.
When not assisting his patients, Dr. Borick enjoys spending time with his family. He also participates in a number of sporting activities, including weight training, snow skiing, waterskiing and backpacking.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Matthew Crawford, M.D.
Matt Crawford, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine injuries of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and elbow in both adults and children, in addition to general orthopedics.
He has served as a staff physician with many high school and NCAA athletic teams, including Duke basketball, soccer, volleyball and football. He is also a team doctor for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, traveling around the world to provide care for some of the world’s top athletes.
Dr. Crawford is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Piedmont Orthopaedic Society, Texas Medical Association and Travis County Medical Society.
Dr. Crawford lives in Austin with his wife and son and enjoys hiking, biking, outdoor activities and spending time with his family.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Christopher Danney, M.D.
Christopher Danney, M.D., is part of the team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians at Texas Orthopedics in Austin, Texas. Because he has a special interest in sports medicine, Dr. Danney has helped countless high school and professional athletes recover from sports injuries with minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. He also sees and treats patients with work-related injuries, muscle pain, joint pain and a host of other orthopedic conditions.
During his orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University, Dr. Danney provided musculoskeletal care for the Duke basketball and football teams. He received the William S. Ogden Traveling Fellowship Award for the Outstanding Junior Resident. He now volunteers his time as the team physician for the Texas Stars hockey team. Dr. Danney serves on the board of directors at Texas Orthopaedic Association in his role as treasurer and secretary and is chief of orthopedics at Seton Northwest Hospital. He has been named by his peers to the Super Doctors Rising Stars list in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017.
A native Texan, Dr. Danney grew up in Boerne, near San Antonio. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Austin and proudly played football for the Longhorns, lettering in 1997. Following his orthopedic training, Dr. Danney returned to Austin and the Texas Hill Country with his wife, Melissa. Dr. Danney is actively involved with his four sons and enjoys golfing and traveling.
Practice: Texas Orthopedics, (512) 439-1000
Zachariah Logan, M.D.
Zachariah Logan, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction. He has a particular interest in treating patients with arthritis and performing knee and hip replacements.
Currently Dr. Logan volunteers his time on the sidelines of McNeil High School football games as their official orthopedic physician. Dr. Logan is also one of the Texas Orthopedic team physicians that helps cover the Texas Stars Hockey games.
Dr. Logan will be the first to tell you that he would not have made it this far without his wife, Heather, and their three children. Outside of work, their numerous activities keep him busy, as he tries to carve out time to enjoy fishing, barbecuing and occasional home-improvement projects.
Practice: Texas Orthopedics, (512) 439-1000
Michael Moghimi, M.D.
Michael Moghimi, M.D., specializes in spinal surgery, utilizing both non-operative and operative treatments for spine patients. His practice offers care in all aspects of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease. Dr. Moghimi is one of the few surgeons in Austin who has experience with the newest techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery ("MIS"). He believes surgery should always be the last resort, but when necessary, strives to provide the best care using the newest and most innovative technologies.
A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Moghimi completed his fellowship in spinal surgery at Harvard, where he worked at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Prior to fellowship, he completed his orthopedic residency training at Baylor College of Medicine, and attended medical school at the University of Texas in Houston. He has published multiple book chapters, peer reviewed journal articles, and he has presented at both national and international meetings.
Practice: Orthopedic Specialists of Austin, (512) 476-2830
Manish Patel, M.D.
Manish Patel, M.D., has been in private practice in Central Texas since 2001. He specializes in upper extremity surgery, including shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder arthroscopy, elbow reconstructions, wrist fractures, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repairs, wrist arthroscopy, basal joint surgery (arthroscopic and open techniques), Dupuytren’s treatments (collagenase injections and surgery), trigger finger releases, carpal tunnel release, ulnar nerve transposition and fracture treatments, as well as microvascular tendon and nerve repair. He graduated valedictorian of his class in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas, and went on to graduate with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a five year residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. He then had the privilege of completing a one-year fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery with the world renowned hand surgeon, David P. Green, M.D.
He is currently a partner at Southwest Orthopaedic Group and a clinical assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at The University of Texas Medical Branch. He is an active consultant for several medical companies and assists with product development and surgeon training. Dr. Patel has is happily married and has three beautiful daughters who also keep him busy. He loves to cook, spend time with friends and family and play golf.
Practice: Southwest Orthopaedic Group, (512) 451-1969
Michael Putney, M.D.
Michael Putney, M.D., is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub specialty certificate in sports medicine. Dr. Putney specializes in treating sports injuries both non-surgically and with arthroscopic surgery. He also performs hip and knee replacements using robotic and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Putney has practiced in the Round Rock area for 30 years. He is affiliated with multiple local sports teams, and is dedicated to treating athletes of all ages from T-ball to Silver Sneakers.
Dr. Putney is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his medical degree and advanced orthopedic training at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
When off duty, Dr. Putney enjoys activities such as snow skiing, wake surfing, hunting, fishing, biking, cornhole and bowling league.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Stephen Dean Rose, M.D.
Stephen Dean Rose, M.D., is a fellow-trained orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas. Dr. Rose specializes in degenerative and traumatic injuries of the upper extremities. He also offers surgical treatments, microsurgery and arthroscopy.
Dr. Rose tailors each treatment specifically to meet his patients' needs. He adopts a conservative, minimally invasive approach to a number of orthopedic injuries and conditions. He served as chief hand surgeon at Brooke Army Medical Center until 2007, and later he held the same position at Ohio State University.
Dr. Rose is committed to providing the highest quality care using the latest technologies to treat injuries and effectively manage chronic conditions.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Mustasim N. Rumi, M.D.
Mustasim N. Rumi, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, offers spine surgery and non-surgical treatments for neck and back issues at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas. Dr. Rumi is skilled at treating disc herniations, nerve root impingement, spinal cord compression, spinal stenosis, sciatica, radiculopathy and myelopathy, vertebral compression fractures, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, other degenerative conditions of all areas of the spine, sports-related neck and back injuries, neck and back pain and spinal fractures.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Orthopaedic Association and the Williamson County Medical Society.
Dr. Rumi offers professional care and surgery to enable his patients to return to less pain and active lives. He is committed to delivering patient-focused care with the improvement of their overall well-being as his ultimate goal.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Scott A. Smith, M.D.
Scott A. Smith, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Smith also holds a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. He has a special interest in hip, knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Smith is distinguished as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and he has been voted by his peers to the Texas Monthly Super Doctors list from 2007-2020.
Dr. Smith received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Texas A&M University and a medical degree from Texas Tech University. He completed his orthopedic residency at Michigan State University and serves on the staff of all area hospitals. Dr. Smith has been a high school team physician since 1996, currently for Westwood High School. He has been the Austin Spurs NBA G-League team physician since 2005.
Dr. Smith is happily married and has four children. He is an avid sports fan and participates in basketball, golf and tennis. He is actively involved with his church and enjoys spending time with his family in his free time.
Practice: Texas Orthopedics, (512) 439-1000
Daniel Stewart, M.D.
With a passion for his community, Daniel Stewart, M.D., serves orthopedic patients in Northwest Austin and Round Rock, Texas, bringing an innovative approach to hand surgery. His background has enabled him to garner extensive knowledge in advanced microsurgical procedures to treat hand, wrist and elbow injuries and conditions.
Practicing at a modern facility for outpatient orthopedic surgery, Dr. Stewart has access to advanced surgical equipment. This enables him to provide a higher level of patient care with successful outcomes. Dr. Stewart’s practice at Texas Orthopedics allows him to refer patients for post-surgical therapies on site, giving both the patient and physician an advantage in managing care.
Because of his work as a hand surgeon, Dr. Stewart understands how important mobility of the hand is and why complete healing is essential.
Practice: Texas Orthopedics, (512) 439-1000
Ryan Taylor, M.D.
Ryan Taylor, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of traumatic orthopedic injuries of the upper and lower extremities. He is highly trained in both the surgical and nonsurgical management of long bone fractures, periarticular fractures, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, periprosthetic fractures, nonunions, malunions and infections.
Dr. Taylor is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and AO Trauma North America. In addition, he has published multiple peer reviewed papers, abstracts and book chapters focused on the care of the orthopedic trauma patient.
Dr. Taylor lives in Round Rock with his wife and three young sons and enjoys hiking, biking, camping, traveling and spending time with his family.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Michael Valastro, M.D.
Michael Valastro, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas. Dr. Valastro specializes in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, performing many total and partial replacements of the knee and hip joints every year. He also has a vast experience in treating sports injuries along with extensive skills in arthroscopic surgery for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Valastro also offers experienced care in traumatic orthopedic injuries. Over the years he has worked as a level II orthopedic trauma surgeon. This experience includes fracture care in both adults and children.
Dr. Valastro has been practicing in the Central Texas area for 25 years. He has built relationships in the Cedar Park area and school district. He volunteers his time assisting local athletic trainers in the management of sports injuries. He works with several area high schools, including Leander, Rouse and St. Dominic Savio high schools. He loves helping kids get over their injuries so they can get back to playing the sports they love.
An Austin area native, Dr. Valastro always aspired to be a doctor. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Valastro earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry. After college, he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he received his medical degree, and he completed his internship and residency training in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Valastro is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and he retains active memberships with the Texas Orthopedic Association, the Texas Medical Association and Williamson County Medical Society.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Steve Wilson, M.D.
Steve Wilson, M.D., is a leading physician at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, knee replacement and general orthopedics.
He is a member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Williamson County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Wilson takes pride in his team affiliations with Round Rock Express, Texas Rangers, Triple-A Pacific Coast League Minor League Baseball and Round Rock High School.
Dr. Wilson's focus has always been on individual patient care surrounded by the best staff, equipment, facilities and technology. He takes pride in personally seeing all patients scheduled with him and is one of very few doctors in the state performing single portal arthroscopy of the knee.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
Travis Wilson, M.D.
Travis Wilson, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializing in foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Wilson completed his orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship training at the prestigious University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center. In addition to general orthopedics, he concentrates on traumatic and chronic injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Wilson resides in his hometown of Round Rock, TX, with his wife and 2 children. In his free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys photography and spending time outdoors, hiking, running and mountain biking.
Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas, (512) 246-4488
All providers are independent members of the medical staff at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.