Dr. Arthur H. Conley, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Arthur H. Conley, who serves patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

A highly experienced, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Conley works at Direct Orthopedic Care, tending to patients at the office in North Oklahoma City. 

Direct Orthopedic Care offers immediate access to board-certified, fellowship-trained, orthopedic specialist care. With clinic locations open seven days a week, patients are treated for various issues from minor strains, breaks, and strains to debilitating, chronic pain issues and injuries requiring emergency surgery. 

Committed to healthcare innovation and improvement, Dr. Conley has pursued advanced education and training throughout his career to deliver the highest quality of care. After completing medical school at the world-renowned Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, he did a 5-year residency at Chicago’s Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center. He then pursued additional fellowship training in spinal surgery at Rush Cook County, and the Shriners Hospital for Children before serving his country as an orthopedic spinal surgeon at Travis AFB in California.

With over three decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. It is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Specializing in integrative pain management and orthopedic spine, Dr. Conley is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City, Community Hospital, Northwest Surgical Hospital, Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma, and Summit Medical Center.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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