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Founding Physician, Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Dr. John Hibbitts is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience serving patients across Sunnyvale and the greater East Dallas area. As an orthopedic surgeon in Sunnyvale, TX, Dr. John Hibbitts brings deep expertise with a special focus on total joint replacements and joint preservation surgery, alongside reconstructive orthopedic care and shoulder surgery. He is the founding physician of Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, which he established in 2000.
As the primary surgeon for total and partial knee and hip replacements at the practice, Dr. John Hibbitts has built his reputation around restoring mobility and eliminating pain caused by arthritis and degenerative conditions. As a joint replacement surgeon in Sunnyvale, TX, he combines proven surgical techniques with individualized planning to help patients regain function and return to the activities that matter most to them.
Dr. John Hibbitts has extensive experience with complex lower-extremity reconstruction, including the treatment of snapping hip, gluteus medius tears, hip labral tears, and cartilage restoration. His broad reconstructive skill set allows patients with complicated conditions to receive comprehensive care in one place rather than seeking out a separate specialist for each concern.
Dr. John Hibbitts offers a full range of shoulder procedures, including rotator cuff repair, labral and SLAP repair, the InSpace balloon procedure, cartilage transplant, and arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He carefully balances both arthroscopic and open techniques, selecting the most appropriate approach based on each patient's anatomy, injury, and recovery goals.
Dr. John Hibbitts draws on his fellowship training to guide both surgical and conservative treatment paths for athletic and active patients. He treats a wide range of conditions, including ankle injuries, strains, sprains, bursitis, and tendonitis. As an active individual himself, he understands the patient desire to return to regular activity as safely and quickly as possible.
Dr. John Hibbitts built his career on a solid clinical foundation that began with rigorous academic training. He earned a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 and an M.D. from the University of Texas at Galveston in 1994. He completed his residency at the University of South Carolina and finished his advanced fellowship at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopedic Center in 2000.
His professional path reflects steady growth and broad clinical responsibility. Over the years, Dr. John Hibbitts served as a team physician and medical director at major health systems and private facilities in both South Carolina and Texas before founding his own practice in 1994. These roles shaped his ability to manage everything from routine injuries to complex surgical cases.
At the center of his work is a patient-first approach that prioritizes accurate diagnosis over hurried scheduling. Dr. John Hibbitts takes the time to understand each condition fully, and his decades of practice allow him to know exactly when conservative treatments are appropriate and when a surgical path offers the better outcome. This judgment, earned through years of hands-on experience, is something he considers central to good orthopedic care.
Outside the operating room, Dr. John Hibbitts has lived as a competitive athlete, with a background in bodybuilding, rugby, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and karate, along with time spent as a competitive marksman. As a sports medicine doctor in Sunnyvale, TX, and a father of three, he understands firsthand the dedication required to recover from injury and remain physically active.
M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1994
B.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Texas at Austin, 1988
Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Carolina Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, 2000
Patients are invited to book a consultation with Dr. John Hibbitts to discuss their orthopedic concerns and treatment options. Most commercial PPO, POS, and EPO insurance plans do not require a referral. As an orthopedic surgeon in East Dallas, he and the clinic serve patients throughout East Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Rowlett, and Rockwall. Walk-in hours are also available for urgent medical needs.
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