Richard Buch, MD

Dr. Richard G. Buch, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist with more than 30 years of experience in private practice. As the founder of The Dallas Limb Restoration Center in Carrollton, Texas, he has built a nationally recognized referral center for complex knee, hip, and shoulder reconstruction. Over the course of his career, Dr. Buch has performed more than 25,000 joint surgeries and has been consistently recognized for both his surgical expertise and his compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, including being named one of Dallas’ Top 100 Physicians by D Magazine.

Dr. Buch completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine before pursuing advanced fellowship training in orthopedic oncology at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Since beginning his practice in 1987, he has focused on some of the most challenging cases in orthopedics, with approximately 75% of his work involving complex reconstructions, infected joints, and patients who have failed prior procedures. His dedication to advancing the field has led to active involvement in implant design, regenerative medicine research, and the development of innovative techniques, including customized 3D-printed knee replacements and advanced joint reconstruction technologies.

A pioneer in complex joint reconstruction, Dr. Buch founded the annual Disastroplasty conference, an international educational meeting dedicated to teaching fellows and residents how to manage complicated joint replacement cases and avoid surgical complications. The conference brings together experts from leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Hospital for Special Surgery, with all proceeds supporting the education of young surgeons. Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Buch served for more than two decades running a free clinic in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, providing surgical care to underserved patients. His philosophy is simple and unwavering: never say no to someone who needs help, stay at the forefront of innovation, and always prioritize the well-being of the patient.

• George Washington University - Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship
• Indiana University Bloomington - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Indiana University Bloomington - Orthopedic Surgery Internship
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

• Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellow American Academy of Surgeons
• Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

• Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Hip and Knee Society
• Musculoskeletal Infection Society
• American Academy of Surgeons
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

• Free Clinic and Surgery Program for Indigent Patients
• Disastroplasty Conference Educational Initiative

Dr. Buch has published numerous articles and given lectures both in the United States and overseas. While he does not maintain an extensive publication list due to being in private practice rather than an academic setting, his work can be found on PubMed and Google Scholar. He has been involved in presenting groundbreaking work on early oncology and reconstructive techniques, pain pump technology, and nerve control methods. He has given lectures at national and international venues on complex orthopedic cases, infections, and innovative surgical techniques.