Dr. David Ring

Dr. David C. Ring, MD, PhD

Dr. David Ring is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. He is known for hand to shoulder surgery, upper extremity trauma and the psychology of arm illness.

Upper Extremity Clinical Director at UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute and Associate Dean for Comprehensive Care and Professor at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin.

Hand surgery restores strength and dexterity after injury, arthritis or nerve compression. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. David Ring

• Full Name: David C. Ring, MD, PhD, FAOA, FAAOS
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Orthopedic surgery (board certified)
• Subspecialty: Hand and upper extremity surgery
• Current Role: Associate Dean for Comprehensive Care, Dell Medical School
• Languages: English and Spanish
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Appointments through 1-833-UT-CARES
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

UT Health Austin

• Address: 1601 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712
• Appointments: 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737)
• Fax: 1-512-495-5680

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems, including pain, numbness, injury, infection and lumps
• Upper extremity trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction
• Common arm illnesses
• Psychosocial aspects of arm illness
• Quality and patient safety

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: Physics and biochemistry/cell biology, University of California, San Diego
• Medical School: MD, UCSD School of Medicine, 1993
• Internship: Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency; chief residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Fellowship: Hand and upper extremity surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (Dr. Jesse Jupiter)
• Doctorate: PhD, University of Amsterdam, 2005 (psychosocial aspects of arm pain)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand
• License: Texas Q8337 (per PriceMedic)
• Hospital Affiliations: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas; Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Former Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Hand Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Former Chair, MGH Orthopedic Quality and Patient Safety Committee
• More than 450 peer-reviewed original research publications
• Deputy Editor, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
• Courtesy professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and in Health Social Work at Dell Med

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Dell Medical School directory
• UT Health Austin profile
• Ascension provider listing
• PriceMedic listing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. David Ring known for?

Dr. David Ring is known for hand to shoulder surgery, upper extremity trauma and the psychology of arm illness.

Where does Dr. David Ring practice?

He sees patients at UT Health Austin, 1601 Trinity St, Austin, Texas, and is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. David Ring?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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