Dr. Charles E. Toulson

Name: Dr. Charles E. Toulson

Specialty: Orthopedics, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Medical City McKinney, Methodist McKinney Hospital, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Plano, Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital – Sherman, Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas

Location (City/State): McKinney, Texas

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1780895938

About the Doctor

Dr. Charles E. Toulson is a highly trained and fellowship-credentialed orthopedic surgeon based in McKinney, Texas, with over 20 years of clinical practice specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, one of the nation’s consistently highly ranked medical schools, and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University from 2001 to 2006, followed by a Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center from 2006 to 2007 — two of the nation’s most renowned and academically celebrated institutions for orthopedic surgery training. The Hospital for Special Surgery is consistently ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States, making Dr. Toulson’s fellowship training among the most elite available in the field. He currently practices at Alpha Orthopedic Physician Group, P.A., located at 6850 TPC Dr, Suite 212, McKinney, Texas, and is affiliated with five major hospitals across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex including Medical City McKinney, Methodist McKinney Hospital, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Plano, Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital – Sherman, and Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas. He holds an active Texas State Medical License through 2026 and accepts a comprehensive range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elevance, United Healthcare, Molina, HCSC, Regence Health Plans, and Oklahoma State Medicaid. Dr. Toulson has demonstrated high treatment volumes compared to the Texas state average in knee replacement, arthritis management, lower back pain, and hip replacement, reflecting his extensive procedural experience in joint reconstruction. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 overall patient rating based on 1,262 reviews — a substantial body of patient feedback — and has been recognized with the Clearly Explains patient award. He is also a published medical author with multiple awards, honors, and recognitions throughout his career. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to contact his office for further information. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and hip and knee reconstructive surgery
• MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University (2001 to 2006)
• Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (2006 to 2007)
• High treatment volumes in knee replacement, hip replacement, and arthritis management
• Affiliated with five major Dallas–Fort Worth area hospitals
• Practices at a U.S. News Best Hospital – Medical City McKinney
• Published medical author with multiple awards and recognitions
• Active Texas State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
• Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University (2001 to 2006)
• Fellowship – Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (2006 to 2007)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Toulson diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of orthopedic conditions with a primary focus on hip and knee disorders, joint degeneration, and musculoskeletal diseases requiring reconstructive surgical intervention.

• Knee joint degeneration requiring knee replacement
• Hip joint degeneration requiring hip replacement
• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hip and knee
• Lower back pain and spine-related musculoskeletal conditions
• Hip fractures and hip injuries
• Cartilage damage and joint surface disorders
• Ligament and tendon injuries around the hip and knee
• Post-surgical joint complications and revision surgery needs
• Avascular necrosis of the hip and knee
• Inflammatory joint diseases
• Sports-related joint injuries in adults
• Bursitis and tendinitis around the hip and knee
• Joint instability and mechanical dysfunction
• General musculoskeletal pain and orthopedic conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Toulson is trained and experienced in a comprehensive range of orthopedic surgical and non-surgical procedures, with particularly high procedural volumes in hip and knee replacement compared to the Texas state average.

• Total Knee Replacement Surgery
• Total Hip Replacement Surgery
• Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
• Hip and Knee Revision Surgery
• Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Procedures
• Arthritis Management and Joint Preservation
• Hip Fracture Surgical Management
• Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Techniques
• Lower Back Pain Evaluation and Management
• Joint Injection and Pain Management Procedures
• Pre-operative Orthopedic Evaluation and Surgical Planning
• Post-operative Rehabilitation Planning and Follow-up
• Orthopedic Consultations and Second Opinions
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation for Joint Conditions

Services Offered

Dr. Charles E. Toulson offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of orthopedic and reconstructive surgical services at Alpha Orthopedic Physician Group in McKinney, Texas, combining fellowship-level expertise from the Hospital for Special Surgery — consistently ranked as the nation’s top orthopedic institution — with over two decades of clinical experience serving patients across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. His practice provides patients with access to advanced joint replacement and reconstructive surgery across six affiliated hospital and surgical facilities, ensuring flexibility, convenience, and consistently high standards of surgical care.

His total knee replacement services are his most clinically significant and frequently performed procedures. Dr. Toulson demonstrates high treatment volumes compared to the Texas state average in knee replacement, reflecting his considerable procedural experience and trusted reputation in this area. He performs total and partial knee replacement surgeries for patients with severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other joint-destroying conditions that have significantly impaired mobility and quality of life. His fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery — the nation’s leader in orthopedic care — provides him with the technical foundation and procedural refinement needed to deliver consistently reliable outcomes.

His total hip replacement services address severe hip joint degeneration, hip fractures, avascular necrosis, and advanced arthritis of the hip. Dr. Toulson tailors each hip replacement procedure to the patient’s specific anatomy, activity level, implant preferences, and overall health, with the goal of restoring function, eliminating pain, and enabling patients to return to the activities that matter most to them. His affiliation with Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas further supports comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation for patients following major joint surgery.

For patients requiring revision surgery following a previous joint replacement, Dr. Toulson provides expert evaluation and complex revision procedures to address implant failure, instability, infection, or other complications. His extensive experience in primary and revision joint replacement makes him a trusted resource for patients seeking expert second opinions or revision care.

• Total knee replacement surgery
• Partial knee replacement surgery
• Total hip replacement surgery
• Hip and knee revision surgery
• Adult reconstructive orthopaedic procedures
• Arthritis management and joint preservation
• Hip fracture surgical management
• Minimally invasive joint replacement techniques
• Lower back pain evaluation and management
• Joint injection and pain management
• Pre-operative orthopedic evaluation and surgical planning
• Post-operative rehabilitation planning and follow-up
• Orthopedic consultations and second opinions
• Diagnostic imaging interpretation and joint assessment
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – Medicare, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO
• HCSC – HMO
• Molina – HMO, Medicare
• OK State Medicaid – Medicaid
• Regence Health Plans – PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Toulson’s office directly at (972) 838-1635 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Alpha Orthopedic Physician Group, P.A. Address: 6850 TPC Dr, Suite 212, McKinney, TX 75070

Phone: (972) 838-1635

Hospital Affiliations

• Medical City McKinney, McKinney, Texas (current – U.S. News Best Hospital)
• Methodist McKinney Hospital, McKinney, Texas (current)
• Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Plano, Plano, Texas (current)
• Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital – Sherman, Sherman, Texas (current)
• Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas, Dallas, Texas (current)
• Medical City Surgery Center/McKinney, McKinney, Texas (current)
• Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (former – Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics Fellowship, 2006 to 2007)
• Johns Hopkins University (former – Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2001 to 2006)