In Remembrance of
Alexis P. Shelokov, M.D.
On behalf of the Baylor Scoliosis Center, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, and Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth, I would like to express our deep sadness for the loss of Dr. Alexis Shelokov. Not only was Dr. Shelokov a gifted spine surgeon who brought hope to many who suffered from severe spinal deformities, but he also touched many patients, family members and staff members through his patient-centered approach and generous spirit. We have lost a wonderful surgeon and a wonderful man who touched many lives. We will greatly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
-Jerri Garison, president, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano
Alexis P. Shelokov specialized in spinal deformity. Dr.Shelokov was in practice for more than 20 years and was one of only a few dozen surgeons in the United States who regularly performed reconstructive spinal surgery for scoliosis and scoliosis revision surgery.
After living abroad for much of his childhood, Dr. Shelokov graduated from The University of Texas in Austin. He then attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center Southwestern Medical School in Dallas followed by an internal medicine internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital also located in Dallas. After a move to Boston, Dr. Shelokov pursued postgraduate training at the distinguished Harvard Surgical Service in Boston, the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, and served as the Chief Resident at the Boston Veteran Administration Hospital. Upon completion of his residency, he spent two and a half years training to become a spinal surgeon with three fellowships at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Southwestern Medical School/Texas Back Institute, and later as the recipient of the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation traveling fellowship grant, a position at the St. Vincent Paul Hospital in Paris, France.
Dr. Shelokov began practicing at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano in December of 2004, being one of the first surgeons to operate once the hospital opened. Dr. Shelokov was the medical director of the Baylor Scoliosis Center, and board certified by both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Board of Spine Surgeons.
He shared many passions including, photography, travel, and spending time with family. Dr. Shelokov leaves behind Georgiana, his wife of over 20 years, and two children.
The Baylor Scoliosis Center will continue Dr. Shelokov’s legacy of bringing hope to those suffering from the pain of severe spinal deformities and scoliosis.
