Kenneth S Bode, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Kenneth S Bode, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Southwest
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Thomas Jefferson University - Fellowship - 2012
Wilford Hall Medical Center - SAMMC South - Residency - 2008
Uniformed Services University F Edward Hebert School of Medicine - Medical Education - 2003
Bio
Dr. Kenneth Bode is a decorated United States Air Force Colonel with additional expertise as an Air Force Flight Surgeon. Among his deployments was a stint in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After nearly three decades of service to his country, with several decades as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Bode began his civilian career early in 2024. He also served as an assistant professor/clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md. from 2013 to 2024.
Dr. Bode incorporates a comprehensive, evidence-based approach tailored to each patient with minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic spine surgeries. Additionally, he performs deformity and revision spine surgeries and concurrent arthroscopic sports procedures with spine surgeries. He dedicates his service to providing patients with empathy and the best experience through state-of-the-art cutting-edge techniques/systems with minimized discomfort and downtime. Dr. Bode considers his practice of medicine as a calling to alleviate pain and improve the lives of individuals in his community.
Dr. Bode earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Lackland, Texas, and later his spine surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. He also holds a master’s degree as a Certified Physician Executive and a Master of Strategic Studies. Dr. Bode is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Away from his work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their five biological and two foster-adopted children. Together, they like to travel, compete in sports, spend time outdoors (especially in the water) and try new cuisines.
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4.9 out of 5 (172 Ratings, 75 Comments)
Jul 2025I recommend Dr. Bode to everyone! He is incredibly talented, humble and really listens to his patients.Jul 2025It was a Great experience and Dr Bode is very compassionate.Jul 2025Dr Bode is a very concerned and precise Dr.Jul 2025Dr Bode is amazing as to knowledge and compassion. Best Ortho doctor I've ever worked with.Jul 2025They were very kind and helpfulJul 2025The Doctor was so nice and explained what was going on with me where it was easy to understandJul 2025Everything was greatJul 2025I'm so grateful for Dr Bode, I feel he has gone above his specialty to help me get answers. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an orthopedic with a specialty in shoulders and neck.Jul 2025I love Dr Bode, his nurses, and the front desk staff. All of them are kind and compassionate.Jul 2025Dr. Bodes staff are awesome. They are helpful and easy to get a hold ofJul 2025Dr. Bode and staff take time to listen and address every one or my concerns. They treatment as if I'm their first priority and first and only patient.Jul 2025The staff were coordinating and were awsomeJul 2025Dr Bode and his staff are exceptionalJul 2025Dr Bode explained things very clearly and is very through.Jul 2025All goodJul 2025All goodJul 2025Even though all the power went out, Dr.Bode and staff were very professional and caring. I feel good about my plan of action and hope to be pain-free very soon.Jul 2025Very good experience,well informed doctor.Jun 2025Dr. Bode sent me right over to the Physical Therapy area for the splint removal and new splint put on.Jun 2025Dr. Ken Bode really listens and evaluates each situation of my health. He is confident and correct.Jun 2025Dr. Bode is very nice and listens to everything you have to say.Jun 2025Everything was very pleasantJun 2025New favorite doctor!Jun 2025Dr. Bode was kind, compassionate, sincere, and engaged. Best bedside manner I have seen in some time!Jun 2025Dr Bode is the best doctor, of any kind, that I've seen ever! I've been through a lot of doctors in a 10 year period. (7just being in a 4 year period)Dr Bode always takes the required time with me allowing me to talk about anything that I need to and to ask as many questions as needed. He's always extremely sympathetic and makes me feel like I am the most important patient that he has. He gives off a "warm-fuzzy" vibe, and a happy, fun, "energizer bunny" vibe too. I am always so happy to see him. And I always come out of an appointment energized and feeling positive!Jun 2025Dr. Bode and his staff are awesome and are very attentive to all my needs, questions, and concerns.Jun 2025Dr. Bode is one of the best Dr's I have been to in many years. [...]Jun 2025Good experienceJun 2025Dr. Bode is one of the most thoughtful and understanding Dr's I've seen, a great addition to the Texas health family.Jun 2025Dr. Bode listened, answered my questions, etc.Jun 2025The staff work well together because I feel they communicate and take good notes of what the patient is saying.Jun 2025I would recommend Dr Bode and his team to anyone needing an orthopedic because of the care they give to their patients. I feel so grateful I walked into his office for care and I'd want others to feel the same.Jun 2025Staff were friendly and professional in every way. Dr. Bode was warm, listened thoroughly and treated me with the utmost respect and care.Jun 2025Great experience,doctor addressed all my concernsJun 2025Let me know of delay with the doctor and listened to my concernsJun 2025Dr. Bode and his staff are phenomenal. Whether I have a question or concern via email, they are addressed quickly. Dr. Bode is professional, courtesy, compassionate, and has an excellent way of explaining next steps.Jun 2025I feel very confident with Dr BodeJun 2025Dr Bode is amazing. He takes time to explain test results, reviews imaging and in-depth with the treatment plan.Jun 2025Office is run very efficiently. In and out in 25 min from check in to provider and check out.Jun 2025Excellent care!!!Jun 2025You couldn't ask for better care. Everyone is very professional, very friendly.Jun 2025The very best, just a group of artisansJun 2025The bestMay 2025Love Dr. BodeMay 2025Very happy with office staff.May 2025Staff assisted in answering questions about proceduresMay 2025GoodMay 2025Great service!May 2025Great, very knowlegable Dr.!!!May 2025My doctor Bode was exceptionally patient oriented and highly skilled with my surgeryMay 2025Love Dr. Bode. He's so greatMay 2025Discussed everything detailMay 2025The experience was so much better than other hospitals [...] and Dr Bode Are so awesome and patientMay 2025This facility was top notchMay 2025The experience has been excellent. The staff is wonderful.May 2025Dr Bode was able to Diagnosis the 4 year long severe pain. He is compassionate and very helpful in explaining my upcoming surgery.May 2025You saved me. ThanksMay 2025Dr. Bode was wonderful and has a great "bedside"manner. He put my mind at ease about what I was facing. He gets a 10.May 2025I am so glad that I chose Texas Health for my healthcare provider. The nurses and the staff was very professional, courteous and attended to my needs in every aspect. I love my orthopedic doctor. He has a great bedside banner, and he explained all of the Care that he was getting ready to provide me concerning my issues on the day of my appointment.May 2025Dr. Bode listened to me and explained everything. Felt he treated the whole person. Not just a symptom.Apr 2025Gave me good advice.Apr 2025Labs only. Good and quick and on time.Apr 2025The entire staff from the valet to nurses was awesome.Apr 2025I have visited Dr. Bode twice. Dr. Bode and his staff was professional, knowledgeable, and performed with excellence. Dr. Bode and his staff answered all questions in understandable language. Dr. Bode is welcome news and I am very satisfied with his bedside manners. Thank you Dr. Bode and to his staff.Apr 2025My visits with Dr.Bode have been nothing But positive ~ from the first time I saw him,till recently on Friday the […] ~ staff always making me feel like family~ Bad experience is not ever been a part of my relationship with this office ~ Dr. Bode and staff are the Best!Apr 2025Dr. Bode was a wealth of knowledge and explained everything thoroughly.Apr 2025Dr. Kenneth Bode is awesome. C2-T2 cervical fusion has been a life changer for me. I went living at an 8, a 6 heavily medicated and now I, after 6 months of healing I have many days when I can say my pain is a 0. Get aches from PT but I never expected to live pain free, ever.Apr 2025First visit. Professional, caring, & smooth.Apr 2025This was a very different experience and I can truly say I felt the compassion the doctor had for my well being!Apr 2025Dr Bode was Beyond my expectations!Apr 2025Its always great experience with Dr BodeApr 2025I felt that Dr Bode really cared and made me feel like I was a human instead of just a number. I was grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing this doctor and his kindness. Thank you Dr Bode!Apr 2025Extremely friendly and very helpful. Thanks to each and every one of you!Apr 2025Very helpfulApr 2025Question ask question answered