Venkat Raghav Rapuri, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Venkat Raghav Rapuri, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Ste 120
Arlington, TX 76012-2579
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Gender
M
Languages
Telugu
Hindi
Urdu
English
Education
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine/Mayo Clinic Hospital - Fellowship - 2010
Sidney Kimmel Medical Collage at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Residency - 2009
Guntur Medical College / University Health Sciences - Medical Education - 1994
Bio
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Venkat Rapuri, M.D., is fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction (total joint replacement surgeries). He has more than two decades of clinical experience focused on providing advanced and minimally invasive orthopedic surgical care to active individuals and athletes.
Fellowship-trained in adult reconstructionFellow, American Association of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Dr. Rapuri received his medical degree from the Guntur Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences in Guntur, India, in 1994. He went on to train in the area of general surgery through the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom before earning his master's degree in orthopaedics at James Cook University Hospital in Teesside, U.K. Dr. Rapuri came to the United States in 2003 to complete his internship and orthopedic residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa., followed by fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Dr. Rapuri's areas of special focus include traditional and less-invasive surgical approaches to hip replacement, with the majority of his primary hip replacement procedures taking place through the table-less Direct Anterior Approach. He also focuses on custom and uni-knee replacements, hip and knee revision surgery, and treatments for hip and knee trauma and joint infections.
Prior to joining Orthopedic Medicine Specialists, Dr. Rapuri worked as an adult reconstructive orthopedic surgeon with Healthspan Medical Group and Ahuja Medical Center in Ohio. He has also consulted in the area of surgeon education.
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4.8 out of 5 (76 Ratings, 30 Comments)
Jan 2026I'm sure I will be in good hands with this teamJan 2026This office is always very organized.Jan 2026Very organized. Despite the crowd due to impending weather event, there was no long waiting.Jan 2026Everyone was very pleasant and informativeJan 2026All staff were friendly, encouraging and very professional.Jan 2026Doctor listened, engaged in dialogue, explained surgical process and recovery. Very supportive and encouraging. Nurse equally attentive, informative, reassuring and supportive. Nurse and doctor extremely compassionate.Jan 2026Moved very well , to get things in order.Jan 2026Always a great experience at this office.Jan 2026Everyone was very nice and caring,Jan 2026Although I was a new patient, I was treated like a "member of the family" the moment I stepped into the waiting room.Jan 2026In less than 45 minutes, Dr. Rapuri explained more to me regarding the state of my shoulder than a physician I've been seeing for 10 years. Dr. Rapuri went into great details regarding the results of a recent MRI, including showing me the films, which is something my first surgeon didn't take time to do. I regret I didn't come to Dr Rapuri sooner. The good news is that I have now. He has allayed all of the fears I had regarding my pending surgery. Plus, he has a sense of humor. I find humor is a great asset when recovering from any surgery.Jan 2026Outstanding experience.Jan 2026One of the best experiences I've ever had with a care provider including Dr, nurse, and PA.Dec 2025Everyone in that office is excellent at their job. That's why they're always busy.Dec 2025Everyone in that office works like a team member.Should they're excellent at what they're doing.Dec 2025Wait time was unusual but understandable. This doctor is with it.Dec 2025They were so greatDec 2025They were just wonderfulNov 2025All staff were exceptionally on top of everything. Very pleased. Especially the lady doing my X-rays.Nov 2025Dr was very polite understanding and very direct and to the point which I was extremely pleased by!Nov 2025Dr. Rapuri is an excellent surgeon, and I was very blessed to have such good results from my shoulder surgery that he performed. I would highly recommend him to anyone having shoulder problems.Nov 2025Dr. Rapuri is amazing. Spent so much time with me.Nov 2025The staff is amazing. [...] is so caring and compassionate as is Dr. Rapuri.Nov 2025Appreciated the honest assessment and counsel of my providerNov 2025The nurses on the inside, not the administration at the front desk.But the nurses on the inside were all very compassionate and caring and tried to give me as much information as they could.If it weren't for that , the whole thing would have been a total disaster.Oct 2025Always enjoy the visit all ways feel heard. Nurse [...] is the best she Always is very comforting and helpful .Oct 2025[...] surgeries by Dr. R. He is the best! Have four friends now his patients. His staff excellent. Best Dr if any kind I have ever had.Oct 2025Exceptional staff. [...]Oct 2025His nurse, the x-ray technicians and everyone were friendly and professional.Oct 2025Dr. Rapuri is kind and compassionate. He explained everything thoroughly. I am a retired nurse, but he kept the explanation simple enough for anyone to understand.