Joseph H. Kay Jr., M.D.
Dr. Joseph Kay practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed his Residency at the University of Texas Health System. Dr. Kay has been proudly servicing North Texas and practicing for over 20 years. As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kay specializes in non-operative management of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Kay completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Methodist Hospital in 1992. He is a team physician and sports medicine consultant for the DFW Express baseball organization. He has been the Medical Director for Parkland’s Camp for Burn Injured Children for over 20 years. Voted consistently by his Medical Peers as a “Top Doc” for Tarrant County, Dr. Kay continues to receive raved reviews from his patients and their families.
Outside of work, Dr. Kay enjoys traveling with his wife and two kids, his fondest travel memory “experiencing the Magic of Disneyworld with his family.” Dr. Kay maintains a healthy lifestyle by staying active through golfing, hiking, and running errands. When he finds time to relax, he tries to catch up on leisure reading.
Education & Training
- College: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 1981-1986
- Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica 1987-1991
- Internship: Internal Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 1991-1992
- Residency: The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 1992-1995 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Organizations
- Physiatrist, Arlington Orthopaedics Associates, Arlington, Texas 7/00-present
- Medical Director and Camp Physician, Camp I-Thonka-Chi, Parkland’s Summer Camp for Burn Injured Children 5/93-present
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 7/97-present
Professional Interests
- Spinal Cord Stimulators
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Back Pain
- Ultrasound Guided Procedures
- Spine Arthritis