Richard W. Rodriguez
Raised on a Georgia tree farm by a U.S. Marine drill sergeant father and a pediatrician mother, Dr. Jason Tinley grew up with equal measures of discipline, curiosity, and compassion — along with a few “bone-wrangling” adventures that hinted at his future in medicine.
After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, he gravitated toward orthopedic and spine surgery, a demanding field that combines the precision of neurosurgery with the craftsmanship of orthopedics.
In 2008, he founded the DFW Center for Spinal Disorders, offering minimally invasive and disc-replacement solutions for conditions like herniations, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. With offices across Fort Worth, Abilene, Stephenville, Arlington, Decatur, and Willow Park, the center serves patients throughout North Texas.
Tinley has helped pioneer techniques transforming complex spinal procedures into outpatient surgeries. As co-founder of HD Lifesciences/Nanohive, he helped lead advances in 3D-printed titanium implants that revolutionized spinal fusion technology.
Beyond surgery, Tinley is an entrepreneur and leader, serving as board chair of Baylor Surgical Hospital and founding partner of Texas Health Orthopedic and Spine Center in Willow Park. A devoted Christian, he views his work as both calling and stewardship — uniting faith, science, and innovation to improve lives and modern medicine.