He assists with training the John Peter Smith�s orthopedic residents at his private practice in Dallas as well as the JPS residents in Ft. Worth. Dr. Cook received his medical degree from Louisiana State University, New Orleans, in 1983. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center and his fellowship in Dallas. Dr. Cook has worked with several of the professional sports teams in the Dallas area including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Burn.