Same day appointments available with Dr. Knight in Southlake and Dallas.
Dr. John T. Knight is a fellowship trained hand and wrist surgeon, and the hand and wrist is all this practice treats.
Prefer to book yourself? Book online with Dr. Knight
Dr. Knight has appeared in numerous episodes of the national Doctors TV show discussing common hand and wrist problems. See the full media list
These are our own patient education videos. Each one opens on YouTube in a new tab.
Meet Dr. John KnightOpens on YouTube
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Everything You Need to KnowOpens on YouTube
Carpal Tunnel Release, Open Procedure vs. EndoscopicOpens on YouTube
Dr. Knight discusses Trigger Thumb surgery on the Doctors TV showOpens on YouTube
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Pick the part of the hand that is bothering you and we will tell you what we look at first.
What we check firstA hands on exam of the thumb joint and the tendons around it, and an X-ray in our Southlake office if the bone needs looking at.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. That is our job.
What we check firstA hands on exam of how the finger bends and catches, and an X-ray in our Southlake office if the joint needs looking at.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. That is our job.
What we check firstA hands on exam of the wrist through its movement, and an X-ray in our Southlake office if the bone needs looking at.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. That is our job.
What we check firstA hands on exam of the palm and the tendons under it, and an X-ray in our Southlake office if the bone needs looking at.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. That is our job.
What we check firstA hands on exam of the nerves and of where the feeling changes. Numbness is a nerve problem and it is worth looking at early.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. That is our job.
Hand and wrist, and nothing else. Pick what sounds like yours and read what we look for, how it is diagnosed and where treatment usually starts.
Numbness, tingling or night pain in the thumb, index and middle fingers from pressure on the median nerve.
Read about carpal tunnelA finger that clicks, catches or locks as you bend it, and sometimes has to be straightened with the other hand.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA firm, smooth lump on the wrist or hand that can change size and may ache when you push through the joint.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetNumbness in the ring and little fingers, often worse with the elbow bent, from pressure on the ulnar nerve.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetPain on the thumb side of the wrist when you lift, wring or turn, from irritated tendons at the wrist.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA broken bone in the wrist, usually after a fall onto an outstretched hand, with swelling and pain on movement.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA broken finger or hand bone after a jam, a crush or an impact, sometimes with the finger sitting crooked.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetStiff, aching joints that are worst in the morning, often at the base of the thumb or across the knuckles.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA cord of thickened tissue in the palm that slowly pulls one or more fingers down toward the hand.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA cut, tear or crush that has left a finger unable to bend, unable to straighten, or numb along one side.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA hand that falls asleep, wakes you at night or tingles when you drive. Numbness is a nerve signal worth checking.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetA hand or wrist injury that happened at work. We work with the employer and the insurance carrier on the paperwork.
Concept page Concept: page not built yetDo not see yours? Call (817) 382-6789 and describe it. Hand and wrist is all we treat.
Three steps, one appointment. You can expect to leave with a diagnosis and a plan, not a referral to somewhere else.
Tell us where it hurts, what set it off and what you have already tried. Bring any imaging or notes from another doctor. You do not need a diagnosis to book.
A hands on exam of the wrist and nerve. X-rays are taken in our Southlake office when they are needed, and you look at them with Dr. Knight the same visit. If the exam points to something an X-ray will not show, Dr. Knight will arrange the right test and tell you where it is done.
A clear diagnosis and a written treatment plan that starts with the least invasive option that fits your case, and the next appointment set before you go.
One surgeon sees every patient, at both offices.
Every condition page on this site is written for patients and reviewed by Dr. Knight before it is published, and the review date is shown at the top of the page. When guidance changes, the page is updated and the date moves.
Two offices, one surgeon. Surgery is done at Legent Hospital in Plano.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
X-rays on site
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
720 Google reviews across the two Texas offices: 4.7 from 435 in Southlake, 4.8 from 285 in Dallas.
Jenny Davis
I had a great experience with Dr. Knight. It was easy to get an appointment, and I didn't have long waits for X-rays or to see the doctor. Dr. Knight took the time to explain everything in detail in a way that was easy to understand.
Posted on Google, Southlake office
Sandra Smith
Thoroughly impressed that you were able to give me a next day appointment. I drove the 2 1/2 hours to get to your Southlake office.
Posted on Google, Southlake office, excerpt
Ann Gavin
Fantastic experience! Dr. Knight is so knowledgeable, personable, and timely! His office staff are also very kind. I was able to be seen quickly, treated the day of, and recovered well. Thank you hand ans wrist institute!
Posted on Google, Dallas office
Sonya D. Crockett
Dr. Knight is the BEST! Everything went smooth from beginning to end. The staff delivered exceptional customer service, return calls prompty and always engage as if you are their number one customer. If felt great knowing I was under the care of a man of faith.
Posted on Google, Dallas office
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Have your card in front of you and call (817) 382-6789. We check your benefits before your visit rather than after it.
Request a call backMost patients book with us directly. Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they will cover a specialist visit, so it is worth checking your plan. Call (817) 382-6789 and we will help you work out what your plan needs.
Same day appointments are often available at both offices. Call (817) 382-6789 and we will tell you the first opening in Southlake and in Dallas, or book yourself online.
We take most major plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Tricare and workers' compensation. Plans change, so call (817) 382-6789 with your card and we will verify your benefits before your visit.
Surgery is done at Legent Hospital in Plano. The appointments before and after an operation are at whichever of our offices suits you, in Southlake or in Dallas.
Yes in Southlake. X-rays are taken there when they are needed and you look at them with Dr. Knight the same visit. For the Dallas office, call (817) 382-6789 and we will tell you. If you need an MRI or other advanced imaging, it is done at an imaging facility a few blocks from the Southlake office and the results come back to Dr. Knight.
Your photo ID, your insurance card, a list of the medicines you take, and any X-rays, scans or notes from another doctor about this hand or wrist. If the injury happened at work, bring the claim number and your employer's contact.
You do not need a diagnosis to book. Bring us the hand, and getting the diagnosis right is the part we do.
This page is general information, not medical advice.