Dr. Charles E. Toulson

About the Doctor

Dr. Charles E. Toulson is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 21 years of practice in McKinney, Texas, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins University (2001–2006), followed by a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (2006–2007). Dr. Toulson is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Medical City McKinney and Methodist McKinney Hospital. He has a patient rating of 3.5/5 based on 1288 reviews and has received patient awards for clearly explaining conditions and performing thorough exams. His clinical expertise includes knee replacement, arthritis, lower back pain, and hip replacement. He accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in orthopedics with subspecialty in hip and knee reconstruction

• Graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

• Orthopedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins University

• Adult reconstructive orthopedics fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center

• Affiliated with multiple hospitals including Medical City McKinney and Methodist McKinney Hospital

• Patient rating 3.5/5 (1288 reviews); recognized for clear explanations and thorough exams

• Expertise in knee replacement, hip replacement, arthritis, and lower back pain

Education & Training

Medical School – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Residency – Johns Hopkins University, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001–2006
Fellowship/Additional Training – Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2006–2007

Medical Conditions Treated

• Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) of the hip or knee

• Post-traumatic arthritis

• Lower back pain (referred or mechanical, as related to hip pathology)

• Hip fractures and dislocations

• Knee ligament and meniscal injuries (when surgical reconstruction is indicated)

• Hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement

• Failed previous joint replacement (revision surgery)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total hip replacement (primary and revision)

• Total knee replacement (primary and revision)

• Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental)

• Hip resurfacing

• Knee arthroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic, e.g., meniscectomy, loose body removal)

• Hip arthroscopy (for labral repair, impingement)

• Osteotomy around the hip or knee (joint-preserving procedures)

• Injection therapies (corticosteroid, viscosupplementation for arthritis)

• Perioperative pain management and rehabilitation planning

Services Offered

Dr. Toulson provides comprehensive orthopedic care focused on the hip and knee, including both nonsurgical and surgical management of arthritis, joint injuries, and degenerative conditions. His practice emphasizes accurate diagnosis, patient education, and shared decision-making to determine the most appropriate treatment – from lifestyle modifications and injections to partial or total joint replacement. He is skilled in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Toulson works closely with physical therapists, pain specialists, and primary care physicians to optimize outcomes before and after surgery. He is known for clearly explaining surgical options and performing thorough examinations to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs.

• Joint replacement surgery – Primary total hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing

• Revision joint replacement – Management of failed or worn-out hip/knee prostheses

• Arthroscopic surgery – Knee arthroscopy (meniscus, loose bodies, cartilage debridement); hip arthroscopy (labral repair, impingement)

• Non-surgical arthritis management – Activity modification, physical therapy, medications, injections (cortisone, hyaluronic acid)

• Preoperative optimization – Medical clearance, nutritional guidance, patient education on risks and recovery

• Postoperative care – Pain management, physical therapy coordination, follow-up monitoring of implant function

• Second opinions – Evaluation of prior diagnoses or treatment plans for hip/knee conditions

• Fracture care – Surgical treatment of hip fractures (hemiarthroplasty, fixation)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• OK State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 6850 Tpc Dr Ste 212, McKinney, TX, 75070
Phone: (972) 838-1635

Hospital Affiliations

• Medical City McKinney – McKinney, TX

• Methodist McKinney Hospital – McKinney, TX

• Medical City Surgery Center/Mckinney – McKinney, TX

• Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation-Dallas – Dallas, TX

• Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Plano – Plano, TX

• Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital-Sherman – Sherman, TX