John Peloza, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon - Frisco Medical Center

Dr. Peloza is an internationally recognized, Dallas-based orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine care. Practicing medicine primarily in Dallas, Dr. Peloza is also an associate with the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. In addition, he is the spine consultant to the United States Ski Team.

Dr. Peloza attended the United States Air Force Academy as an Air Force Cadet and later received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He received his medical degree with highest honors from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He has completed fellowships in sports medicine, knee and shoulder reconstructive surgery, and spine surgery.  He is an investigator on numerous medical research studies related to back and spine pain. He was a pioneer and clinical investigator of the BAK Interbody Fusion System, a new treatment method used for lower back pain. He is one of a handful of physicians participating in an FDA approved, national multi-center study reviewing Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy, a new minimally invasive procedure for chronic back pain sufferers. Future projects include, Disc Regeneration and Artificial Disc Implantation.

Dr. Peloza is active in numerous national and international medical organizations such as the International Spine Injection Society, North American Spine Society, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a Spine Scientific Advisory Board Member for Oratec Interventions, Inc. and Sulzer Spine Tech, Inc. 

As a leader in his field, Dr. Peloza is frequently featured in national and international print and electronic media such as The Fox Network, ABC News, Good Morning America, SAT-1 German Television, Reader's Digest, and many more.

An advocate of offering options to patients, Dr. Peloza operates under the belief of recommending surgery as a last treatment method. Dr. Peloza may offer patients other treatment options to patient's such as minimally invasive procedures, pain blocks, and so forth. He is an authority on the latest treatment options for the back and spine, due to his active involvement with worldwide medical organizations and participation in national research studies.

Dr. Peloza is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.