Dr. Brad B. Veazey, MD, FAOS

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brad B. Veazey, who serves patients in Amarillo, Texas.

A fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Veazey specializes in shoulders, knees, and sports medicine at Amarillo Bone & Joint Clinic, PLLC in Texas.

“The mission of Amarillo Bone & Joint is the restoration of musculo-skeletal function in a caring and compassionate manner while providing economically responsible healthcare. We are committed to continue to be the Texas Panhandle’s premier orthopedic group as we strive to meet the needs of our community” as stated on their website. 

Completing his undergraduate degree at West Texas A&M University, Dr. Veazey went on to receive his medical degree from the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He then furthered his training with a residency at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and a fellowship in orthopedic surgery-sports medicine at the  University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center.

With a passion for his profession, 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.

Holding fellowship status, Dr. Veazey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAOS).

In addition, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Medical Association, the Texas Orthopedic Association, the Lubbock-Garza County Medical Society, and the Christian Medical and Dental Societies.

Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Veazey has served as Division Chief of Sports Medicine and Chief Resident in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He has also served as Medical Director of Team Rehab Sports at University Medical Center in Lubbock, and as Team Physician at Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University.

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, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

A Vitals Preferred Provider, Dr. Veazey has also been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2016, 2015, 2012, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2012), and On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2015).

Among his community involvement includes Head Team Physician for Amarillo High Athletics, Youth Baseball/Football coach of YMCA/Kids, Inc., volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, and volunteer health provider at Good Neighbor Community Clinic.

Happily married, he and his wife, Andi, have five children.

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