Orthopaedics

Augustus Rush, M.D.

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Addison, TX

Augustus John (A.J.) Rush III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), robotic-assisted spine surgery, augmented reality-guided procedures, sacroiliac (SI) joint treatments using the iFuse Implant System®, and complex spine reconstruction for degenerative spine conditions. He primarily serves adult and geriatric patient populations, addressing conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and S

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

Fellowship: Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center (Spine Surgery, 2021)
Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami (Orthopedic Surgery, 2020)
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 2015)
Undergraduate: Tulane University (B.A., Cum Laude)

Years in Practice

11+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Spine Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

ScoliosisSpine SurgeryCervical Spine DisordersDegenerative Spine ConditionsLumbar Spine Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Medical City Dallas Hospital
Medical City Plano
Medical City Spine Hospital
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Rush treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Rush accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Augustus Rush's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 47 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Rush practice?

Augustus Rush practices in Addison, TX with hospital affiliations including Medical City Dallas Hospital, Medical City Plano, and Medical City Spine Hospital.

What does Dr. Rush specialize in?

Augustus Rush is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Spine Surgery.

How long has Dr. Rush been practicing?

Augustus Rush has 11+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Rush's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center (Spine Surgery, 2021); Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami (Orthopedic Surgery, 2020); Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 2015).