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Biography

Christian Royer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery who sees patients in Dallas and Frisco. He treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including ankle arthritis, foot and ankle sports injuries, tendon disorders, bunions, hammertoes, ankle instability, fractures, deformities and complex reconstructive conditions. His expertise includes both non-surgical treatment options and advanced surgical procedures, including ankle replacement surgery, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.


As a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Royer is committed to helping patients relieve pain, restore mobility and return to the activities they enjoy. He completed advanced fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery in Dallas under nationally recognized leaders Dr. James Brodsky and Dr. John Early.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Royer serves as Assistant Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center and Chair of the HealthTexas Orthopaedic Surgery Section. He is a faculty member of the Baylor University Medical Center Foot and Ankle Fellowship and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He actively participates in foot and ankle research and is a frequent national speaker on foot and ankle topics.

Recognized for his excellence in patient care, Dr. Royer was named a D Magazine Best Doctor in Collin County multiple times and was also recognized as a D Magazine Best Doctor. He has additionally been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for more than a decade, earning a place in the publication's Hall of Fame.

As part of Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics, Dr. Royer is backed by a comprehensive team of orthopedic experts across North Texas. Our extensive network offers specialized care for every part of the body, with convenient access through more than 30 locations. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the "Face of Orthopedics" for 2026. Read more here.

Specialties

Foot and Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway

Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Education: Jefferson Medical College (1996)
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital (2001)
Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center (2002)

Ages Seen

Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics

Languages Spoken

English

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