Dr. Dauber believes the most important aspect of treatment is in including the patient in the process. He always starts with a thorough history and examination. Most issues can be diagnosed by just listening to the patient. Diagnostic testing such as x-rays, MRI scans or electrodiagnostic testing may be necessary to help confirm a diagnosis but are only ordered if appropriate. Once the proper diagnosis has be determined, Dr. Dauber believes in a conservative approach to most orthopedic issues. Surgery should be considered only as a last resort. Physical therapy, steroid injections, changes in posture and stress management as examples of conservative treatments Dr. Dauber may suggest to help with a patient’s orthopedic issues. If all conservative options have been exhausted, Dr. Dauber works closely with the fellowship trained surgeons of POSMC to help guide the patient on a surgical pathway.
Dr. Dauber was born in the Eastern United States and moved to Texas in the 5th grade. He attended Bellaire High School in the Houston area. Dr. Dauber received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse. He returned to Dallas for his internship at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr Dauber enjoys traveling, trying new foods, running, lifting weights, watching University of Texas football and spending time with his wife and three children.