About Dr. Sarang Desai

Dr. Sarang Desai is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon with more than 15 years of experience helping patients recover from injuries, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love. He specializes in sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, tendon disorders, deformity correction, and advanced reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle.

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Desai was an All-American athlete, giving him firsthand insight into the physical and mental demands of high-level performance. Today, he combines that athletic perspective with evidence-based orthopedic care to help everyone from professional athletes to active adults and families achieve their goals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Desai has served as a professional sports team physician, caring for elite athletes and guiding safe return-to-play decisions. Beyond treating athletes, he is also a part owner of multiple professional sports organizations, providing a unique perspective on performance, injury prevention, and long-term musculoskeletal health that few orthopedic surgeons possess.

Dr. Desai is nationally recognized for his contributions to foot and ankle surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications, developed multiple orthopedic implants and medical devices, and frequently lectures at national and international surgical courses, where he teaches advanced operative techniques to orthopedic surgeons.

Innovation has always been central to his practice. By combining the latest surgical technology with proven treatment strategies, Dr. Desai continually works to improve patient outcomes while advancing the field of orthopedic surgery.

Whether recommending non-operative treatment or performing complex reconstruction, his philosophy remains the same: every patient deserves individualized care, clear communication, and a treatment plan designed specifically for their lifestyle and goals.

Patients travel to see Dr. Desai because of his experience treating everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, but they stay because of the personalized care they receive. He believes successful orthopedic care is about more than surgery—it is about restoring confidence, improving function, and helping patients return to the activities that matter most.

Today, Dr. Desai proudly serves patients throughout McKinney, Flower Mound, Frisco, Plano, Allen, Prosper, Celina, and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, providing world-class orthopedic foot and ankle care close to home.

Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, struggling with chronic foot or ankle pain, or seeking a second opinion, Dr. Desai is committed to delivering compassionate, innovative, and exceptional orthopedic care.