Dr. Troy Diehl, D.O.

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Troy Diehl, who serves patients in Frisco, Texas.

With expertise in joint surgery, reconstructive surgery, and musculoskeletal surgery, Dr. Diehl is board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in practice with Performance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Frisco, Texas.

He and his colleagues provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to the local community and the North Texas area. They integrate state-of-the-art equipment with advanced medical treatments, resulting in excellent care.

As one of the few physicians in North Texas that has specialized training in hip arthroscopy, Dr. Diehl also received specialized training in the Oxford partial knee arthroplasty. He is assisted by one of Frisco’s most experienced Physician Assistants, Trisha Fennell, PA-C.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Summa Health Systems-Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Akron, followed by his fellowship in sports medicine at Wellington Orthopaedics and the University of Cincinnati. During his fellowship with the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati, he participated treating collegiate as well as professional athletes from the NFL, ATP, and AVP.

In his current capacity, Dr. Diehl is the team physician for McKinney High School, Heritage High School in Frisco, as well as the Frisco Lacrosse Association. For the purpose of advancing his efforts, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons. 

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.

On a more personal note, Dr. Diehl resides in Frisco with his wife and their two children. His hobbies include golfing, skiing, and spending quality time with his family.

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