W. Parker Abblitt, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Adult Joint Reconstruction
Dr. Abblitt is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in total joint replacement. In his practice, he is focused on minimally-invasive hip and knee replacement surgery and revision joint reconstructions. He graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where he earned degrees in both economics and engineering. Dr. Abblitt completed his medical training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Upon graduating medical school, he completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Following his residency, Dr. Abblitt completed a fellowship in total joint replacement at the renowned Rush University in Chicago, IL. There he learned advanced techniques in surgical methods from innovators in the field of minimally-invasive and revision joint replacement surgery.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Abblitt loves spending time with his wife Whitney, and their three children. He is an avid college football and Atlanta Braves fan who also enjoys hunting, skiing, traveling, and golfing.
Dr. Abblitt specializes in:
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Revision Hip Replacement
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Parker Abblitt sees patients at the Northwest Austin and Leander offices of Texas Orthopedics. To make an appointment please call (512) 485-0545 or schedule an appointment online.
Watch Dr. Abblitt’s interview on KVUE TV about total joint replacement surgery for the knee and hip.
- Undergraduate Education:
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- Medical School:
- Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
- Residency:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Fellowship:
- Rush University, Chicago, IL
Meet Brinley Crumley, PA-C
Brinley Crumley is a Physician Assistant working with Dr. W. Parker Abblitt as part of his medical team. Brinley earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Biola University, La Mirada, California where she graduated Cum Laude. She then completed her Master of Medical Science from Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, California.
Prior to joining Texas Orthopedics, Brinley’s medical experience included working as a Physical Therapy Aide, a Clinical Associate at a Children’s Hospital and COVID clinic, an Emergency Medical Technician, and a Patient Care Assistant for an Orthopaedic group.
Brinley’s professional memberships and certifications include but are not limited to Certified Physician Assistant (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
In addition, Brinley has a long history of volunteerism and has received numerous academic and NCCAA college athletic awards. Her athletic achievements included playing as a National Championship Participant four times in which her team won Collegiate Division National Championships in 2017 and 2018. She was also recognized with an All-American Award, named an All-PacWest Player and Women’s Volleyball Record Holder.
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Dr. Parker Abblitt sees patients at the Northwest Austin and Leander offices of Texas Orthopedics. To make an appointment with Dr. Abblitt please call (512) 485-0545 or schedule an appointment online.
