Why Does Your Bunion Surgeon's Experience Matter?
Experience matters in bunion correction because the procedure involves judgment about bone position and rotation that is refined through repetition. Surgeons who perform a technique frequently tend to have more consistent workflows and clearer expectations for their patients.
At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, and McKinney, Dr. Mojgan Tavakoli has performed over 650 Lapiplasty procedures, and the practice has been designated an Elite Center for Lapiplasty Excellence.
What Surgical Volume Actually Tells You
Volume is not the only measure of a good surgeon, but it is a useful signal. A surgeon who performs a procedure regularly has encountered a wider range of anatomy and complications.
That familiarity shapes planning, intraoperative decisions, and how clearly a surgeon can explain what to expect afterward.
Teaching the Procedure to Other Surgeons
Dr. Tavakoli teaches the Lapiplasty technique to other physicians who want to learn the system. Instructing peers requires a level of command over a procedure that goes beyond performing it.
She is double board certified in foot surgery and in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, and she was a founding member of the practice in 2001.
Questions Worth Asking Any Bunion Surgeon
Choosing a surgeon is a reasonable thing to take seriously. These questions tend to produce useful answers.
- How many of these procedures do you perform in a typical year
- Which technique do you recommend for my deformity, and why
- What does recovery realistically look like for someone like me
- What happens if my correction does not hold
A surgeon who welcomes those questions is generally a good sign.
How the Technique Fits In
Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction addresses the three dimensional nature of a bunion rather than only the visible bump, which is designed to reduce the chance of the deformity returning.
Planning is supported by Patient-Specific Instrumentation with 3D scanning, which maps the correction to your own anatomy before surgery. Candidacy is determined at consultation, and results vary by patient.
Recognition Beyond the Practice
Dr. Tavakoli was featured on Good Morning Texas discussing advanced solutions for bunion deformities. The practice has also been recognized as one of a small number of Elite Centers for Lapiplasty in the country.
Recognition is context, not a guarantee. What matters most is whether the plan fits your foot.
In Her Own Words
"Volume is not the point on its own. What repetition gives you is pattern recognition," says Dr. Tavakoli. "After enough cases, you know within a few minutes of looking at an X-ray what that particular foot is going to need."
Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing a Bunion Surgeon
Does it matter who performs my bunion surgery?
Surgeon experience with your specific technique is one of the factors worth weighing, alongside their assessment of your deformity and how clearly they explain the plan. Ask directly about their volume with the procedure being recommended. A confident surgeon will answer without hesitation.
What is an Elite Center for Lapiplasty Excellence?
It is a designation recognizing practices with substantial experience performing the Lapiplasty procedure. Our practice holds that designation. Your surgeon can explain what the criteria involve during your consultation.
Can I get a second opinion on bunion surgery?
Absolutely, and it is a reasonable thing to do before any elective procedure. Bring your imaging so the second surgeon can review the same information. Most surgeons expect and support this.
Schedule a Bunion Consultation
Our surgeons see bunion patients from Frisco, Little Elm, McKinney, and nearby Plano, Texas.
Request your consultation or call 972-712-7773 to have your bunion assessed.