Clark Dorman, MD

Biography

Clark Dorman, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He sees patients in Atascocita, Texas, where he specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, including primary and revision joint replacement, partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures. His expertise includes treatment of hip and knee arthritis, avascular necrosis, periprosthetic fractures, and prosthetic joint infections. He performs hip replacement through both anterior and posterior approaches and provides advanced care for complex revision surgeries. 

A native of Lufkin, Texas, Dr. Dorman graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University before earning his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UTHealth Houston, followed by fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Orange County, California, where he performed more than 1,000 procedures in his final year. He is certified in robotic-assisted techniques for partial and total knee replacement, as well as revision knee arthroplasty. His approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.  

Dr. Dorman has published and presented research in adult reconstruction and orthopedic trauma. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dedicated to service beyond Houston, he has participated in medical mission trips to Honduras and El Salvador. 

Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Dorman enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, skiing, and golfing.