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Herniated Lumbar Disc Treatment · DFW Area · January 2026

1

Michael Lucido

Baylor Scott & White / Select Physical Therapy

PT DPT OCS FAAOMPT MDT 40 years exp.
Location Baylor Scott & White Physical Therapy, Dallas area
Phone (817) 334-0488 (BSW Fort Worth)
Status ✓ All credentials verified

Why This Provider

  • OCS + FAAOMPT + MDT — the complete trifecta for disc herniation
  • Trained directly by Robin McKenzie (founder of McKenzie Method)
  • 40 years of clinical experience
  • Mentored other top therapists including Jason Moses

Best for: Complex or chronic disc cases. Patients wanting both MDT and fellowship-level manual therapy.

2

Jason Moses

Summit Peak Physical Therapy, PC

PT DPT OCS COMT FAAOMPT 19-20 years exp.
Location 613 Matlock Centre Circle, Arlington, TX 76015
Phone (817) 299-8080
Hours Mon–Fri 8AM–12PM, 1PM–5PM
Status ✓ OCS Certificate #46755 (valid through 2035)

Why This Provider

  • OCS + COMT + FAAOMPT — highest manual therapy credentials
  • Independent, owner-operated practice
  • Published spine research (Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2022)
  • NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor

Best for: Arlington residents. Research-backed approach. Owner involvement.

! Does NOT accept Aetna or Medicaid
3

Derek Alexander

Therapy Excellence

PT DPT COMT FAAOMPT 13-14 years exp.
Location 6033 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017
Phone (817) 483-1746
Hours Mon–Thu 7AM–7PM, Fri 7AM–3PM
Status ✓ All credentials verified

Why This Provider

  • FAAOMPT (2020) — fellowship-level manual therapy
  • Director of Clinical Excellence for multi-location practice
  • Extended hours (opens 7 AM)
  • Multiple DFW locations available

Best for: Early morning appointments. South Arlington / Mansfield residents.

! Confirm Derek will be your treating therapist when scheduling
4

Ken Wheeler

ClearCut Ortho

PT DPT OCS NCS Fellowship-trained 13 years exp.
Location 1001 12th Ave, Suite 201, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone (817) 719-7714
Hours Mon–Thu 7AM–6PM, Fri 8AM–12PM
Status ✓ OCS #46951 · NCS #52352

Why This Provider

  • Dual board certifications: OCS (orthopedic) + NCS (neurological)
  • Spinal decompression equipment specifically for disc herniation
  • EMG/nerve conduction testing available
  • Explicit one-on-one care philosophy

Best for: Spinal decompression treatment. Neurological symptoms. Fort Worth residents. Workers' comp.

Quick Comparison

# Provider Facility Key Credentials Experience
1 Michael Lucido Baylor Scott & White OCS, FAAOMPT, MDT 40 years
2 Jason Moses Summit Peak PT OCS, FAAOMPT, COMT 19-20 years
3 Derek Alexander Therapy Excellence FAAOMPT, COMT 13-14 years
4 Ken Wheeler ClearCut Ortho OCS, NCS 13 years

Next Steps

For Michael Lucido: Call Baylor Scott & White at (817) 334-0488 to confirm current practice location and availability.

For others: Call the phone numbers listed above to schedule.

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