David Nathan Shau, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
David Nathan Shau, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Southwest
Gender
M
Languages
Mandarin
English
Education
University of California, San Francisco - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Fellowship - 2021
Emory University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency - 2020
Emory University School of Medicine - Graduate School - 2020
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management - Graduate School - 2015
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine - Medical Education - 2015
Bio
Dr. David Shau is a Fort Worth native who is fellowship-trained in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. He serves as a Fellowship Co-Director at the Texas Hip and Knee Center as well as a Physician Development Coach at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. He was first exposed to orthopedics in high school following his own sports-related injuries but gained further interest through his undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was first introduced to biomechanics, material science, and healthcare technology, among many other related topics.
He then attended Vanderbilt University for a dual MD/MBA program and was active in orthopedic research and clinical participation, which earned him the Orthopaedic Clerkship Award. Next, he completed his orthopedic surgery training at Emory University and also completed a healthcare management residency. He was selected to serve as an administrative chief resident during his final year of residency and completed a fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Shau utilizes a variety of techniques and approaches for hip and knee care and offers technology-assisted surgeries, partial and total joint replacements, as well as same-day surgeries for appropriate candidates. He places a priority on communication, teamwork, and perioperative care for his patients, with the aim of improving quality of life for both patients and their loved ones alike.
Dr. Shau is one of the physicians of Texas Hip and Knee Center, a part of Texas Health Physicians Group. All Texas Hip and Knee Center physicians are on the medical staff of Texas Health Harris Hospital Southwest. They primarily practice at Texas Health Clearfork, a part of Texas Health Southwest that is a premier destination for joint care®, where they collectively perform more than 3,000 hip and knee replacements annually.
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4.9 out of 5 (166 Ratings, 53 Comments)
Jan 2026Awesome experience.Jan 2026Dr. Kulik is an absolutely outstanding doctor!Jan 2026Excellent experience!Jan 2026This was the most satisfying and rewarding as well relaxing appointment I've ever hadthank you to all that attended me!Dec 2025Dr Shau went the extra mile when a problem arose. Most doctors would have delayed the procedure but he took the time to test for the problem just to be safe and proceed with the surgery.Dec 2025Dr. Shau and his staff are the absolute best. I can't say enough positive things about them.Dec 2025It's a good experience every time I come here.Dec 2025Everyone listens to my concerns and addresses them all.Dec 2025ZERO SURPRISES!Dec 2025Excellent Surgical Result. Complete Healing @ 4mos.Dec 2025The people were exceptional.Dec 2025All staff, including the doctor, were professional, courteous, and we'll informed about my concerns@Dec 2025Love Dr Shau and his office staff. Very greatful for them in my life.Dec 2025D Shau was my surgeon & he & his nurse were excellent.Dec 2025Again, the medical staff were excellent. Dr Shau is an excellent surgeon. […]Dec 2025I was more than pleased overall.and I have recommended to my friends and family alreadyDec 2025Dr. Shau is the most caring and sincere Dr I have seen in my 75 years. So very thankful for him.Dec 2025I was well informed on all options of my concerns. They were each addressed and I was able to make a conscious decision on what path I needed to take.Dec 2025The nurse came in and provided more information on the surgery and what to look forward to in dealing with the recovery in the hospital and possible rehab hospital as well.Dec 2025The doctor was overly enthusiastic in the forthcoming surgery he was going to provide for me which put my mind at ease that he would be a good surgeon to do the deed. I was glad to see the smile on his face and the confidence he showed in being able to do the surgery to the best of his ability. I was glad to have met him and to now look more forward to having the surgery done and over so I could get on with the recovery of the leg.Dec 2025The doctor was running behindDec 2025The staff worked well together to get me out on timeDec 2025Very caring docDec 2025Always listen to meDec 2025Great staff with a warm and friendly atmosphereDec 2025Great experience, very professional surgeonDec 2025Already have! Bedside manner and good staff and communication are a must for me.Dec 2025Everyone is very friendly and listened to concerns and questions.Nov 2025Interviewed by student practitioner prior to doctor. Helped get my concerns noted, questions answered, thoughts ordered. Very thoughtful person.Nov 2025[…] and Dr Shau were awesome! Never had such a great appt!!!Nov 2025Dr Shau is so easy to talk with and very caring!Nov 2025From nurse taking you back to xray to PA to Doctor all was excellent.Nov 2025Texas hip and knee has a wonderful staff. They are friendly concerning and very through.Nov 2025Best Dr and Staff ever! Will highly recommend to friends and family.Nov 2025Dr Shau and his PA were very polite, professional, informative and, yes, felt like family. Much appreciated.Nov 2025Dr. Shau is a very outgoing, friendly, knowlegable. Makes you feel he is really a good doc.Nov 2025I love the staff, PA, nurses, and Lab staff. They are all very supportive, concerned, and professional.Oct 2025Very understanding, kind and listens and answers questions!! Great experience!!Oct 2025Dr Shau and all the staff at the clinic were attentive, courteous and very friendly.Oct 2025Everyone is awesome!!!Oct 2025Dr Shau is the best!!!Oct 2025Always a good experienceOct 2025Dr Shau and his staff always give first class patient care. Very courteous and professional.Oct 2025Dr. Shau and his nurse were excellent. They provided wonderful care.Oct 2025My Nurse Practioner is very interested and concerned with my health and welfare. She listens to my inquires and offers advice and suggestions throughout my appointment. I am very satisfied that she cares about my overall wellness.Oct 2025Excellent DrOct 2025Dr Shau is the best!Oct 2025The provider gave informative and extensive information about the procedure I needed.Oct 2025Doctor was very professional and explained all the details and my options.Oct 2025Excellent staff and attitudeOct 2025This is the only doctor's office I have ever tried to make an appointment with that I got a recording saying to leave a message and someone would call me back in 24 hours. A friend told me call another doctor and if my husband and I had not had surgery by […] and Dr. Shau I would have gone elsewhere. Regardless of how good your doctors are if the front desk acts as if they don't want your business patients are upset. […]Oct 2025I appreciated as a patient that my concerns were listened to and my opinions respectedOct 2025Everyone at the clinic I came into contact with was exceptionally friendly and kind. All of my medical needs were addressed to my satisfaction. A wonderful group of professionals