JPS Health Network
Led by Dr. Arvind D. Nana, MD, FAAOS, FAOA. Associate Professor, UNTHSC; limb lengthening and complex reconstruction
No photos yet
We have no photographs of JPS Health Network. If you work here you can add 2 free, or publish a full profile with photos, video and a surgeon interview.
About JPS Health Network
JPS Health Network's orthopaedic service, run through Acclaim Physician Group at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, includes limb lengthening in a trauma and reconstruction practice. Arvind D. Nana, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, Associate Professor at UNTHSC in limb lengthening and complex reconstruction, completed a limb reconstruction surgery fellowship at the University of Montreal, is a Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society member and has been at JPS since 1998. In his own words: 'I specialize in limb lengthening, complex bone and soft tissue injuries, fracture non-union, fracture mal-union, bone infections, and hardware problems.' Eric Barcak, DO, and Tyler Caton, MD, cover orthopaedic trauma and limb reconstruction.
The work is adult and reconstructive. No lengthening device is named in any source, so none is recorded, and several aggregators publish inconsistent phone numbers — verify before calling. English and Spanish. Price, international patient services and review data are not published.
Adult, reconstructive. The only practising LLRS member surgeon found in Texas outside Dallas and Houston. No lengthening device is named in any source, so none is recorded. Several aggregators publish inconsistent phone numbers for this practice. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr Nana completed a limb reconstruction surgery fellowship at the University of Montreal and is a Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society member. His own words on the practice profile: 'I specialize in limb lengthening, complex bone and soft tissue injuries, fracture non-union, fracture mal-union, bone infections, and hardware problems.' He has been at JPS since 1998. Independent verification (Sep 2026) corroborates all three surgeons remain in active JPS/Acclaim practice via current Doximity, Baylor Scott & White and teamacclaim.org profiles, despite the JPS and Acclaim websites themselves blocking or refusing automated access.
Surgeons
- Dr. Arvind D. Nana, MD, FAAOS, FAOAAssociate Professor, UNTHSC; limb lengthening and complex reconstructionView profile →
- Dr. Eric Barcak, DOOrthopaedic trauma; nonunions, malunions, limb reconstruction
- Dr. Tyler Caton, MDOrthopaedic trauma; complex limb reconstruction
Compare with every other leg lengthening surgeon in the directory.
Common questions about JPS Health Network
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How much does limb lengthening cost at JPS Health Network?
JPS Health Network does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does JPS Health Network offer?
JPS Health Network has not publicly listed which lengthening device it uses. Ask directly — the device (internal nail vs external frame) changes cost, recovery and risk profile.
What does recovery look like after surgery at JPS Health Network?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. The clinic has not published which device it uses, and the recovery curve depends on it — internal nails and external frames differ materially.
Does JPS Health Network treat international patients?
JPS Health Network did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English, Spanish. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was JPS Health Network verified for this directory?
JPS Health Network is listed at Tier 2 — surgeon name, address and methods are verified, but full outcome and regulatory review is not yet complete. We hold 7 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is JPS Health Network and where are operations performed?
JPS Health Network is in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: JPS Health Network / John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 S. Main St, Fort Worth TX 76104. Clinic: Acclaim Multi-Specialty Clinic, 1250 8th Ave Suite 600
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 2 — verified basics
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- JPS Health Network / John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 S. Main St, Fort Worth TX 76104. Clinic: Acclaim Multi-Specialty Clinic, 1250 8th Ave Suite 600
- Languages at consultation
- English, Spanish
Verification covers: named surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, methods offered, public-facing website, and regulatory status. We re-verify quarterly. If a clinic fails a re-verification, we add an editorial note or demote its tier — we do not quietly remove it.
Independence: this clinic cannot pay to change its ranking, Directory Score, tier, or reviews. Paid options affect presentation only and are always labeled. We take no commission and charge no per-patient fee. Editorial policy.
This directory is editorial. It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified surgeon. Pricing and availability change — always verify directly with the clinic before making decisions.