Baxter Health Welcomes Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Nick Souder, MD, to the Medical Staff

Baxter Health is proud to welcome board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Nicholas "Nick" Souder, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Souder is joining the private practice of Jason P. McConnell, MD, and Russ B. Rauls, MD, at Twin Lakes Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Mountain Home.

For the past 11 years, Dr. Souder served as an orthopaedic surgeon at Childress Regional Medical Center in Childress, Texas, where he implemented a rapid recovery joint program to help improve recovery for patients after joint replacements. His previous experience includes serving as an orthopaedic surgeon at Scott and White Memorial Hospitals in Temple, Killeen, and Round Rock, Texas, as well as in solo practice in Childress.

Dr. Souder completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Texas A&M University Health and Sciences Center and at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and applied economics, with a double minor in chemistry and biology, from Texas Tech.

Outside of caring for his patients, Dr. Souder enjoys spending time outdoors and going fishing, camping, and hiking with his wife and three children. 

"We are excited to welcome Dr. Souder to our medical staff," said Ron Peterson, President/CEO of Baxter Health. "His extensive experience and dedication to patient care make him a valuable addition to our local medical community and Twin Lakes Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine."

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Souder, please contact Twin Lakes Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at (870) 424-3400.