Meet Our Team

Andrew P. Dold, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon · Sports Medicine Subspecialty

• Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine
• Co-founder of Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Director of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
• Residency: University of Toronto
• Fellowship: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases)
• Post-surgical diploma: Harvard Medical School
• Has cared for professional and Olympic athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA Tour, Major League Rugby and USA Gymnastics

Karina Brooke, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine · Habla español

Karina is a bilingual provider in Spanish and has been with Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine since 2023. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2023, where she received the Interprofessional Scholar Award. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Karina has a passion for patient education, helping patients make informed decisions about their care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, crafting and traveling.

• Hometown: Dallas
• What she enjoys most about orthopedics: helping patients gain quality of life and get back to doing the things they enjoy most
• Favorite joint: the knee — “the most fun and interesting surgeries to take part in”
• Cheers for Aggie football
• Speaks Spanish and Arabic
• Weekends: a long walk or run with her dog, then a coffee shop and a good book
• Favorite shows: Breaking Bad and New Girl
• Favorite place visited: Italy; dream destination: New Zealand
• Best advice she has received: “True experts have the humility to acknowledge the limits of their knowledge.”

Her tip for patients: “Movement is medicine.”

Morgan Hawkins, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

After spending two years at Star Orthopedics as a medical assistant before attending PA school, Morgan is thrilled to return to the practice and join Dr. Dold’s team as a physician assistant. She is honored to continue caring for many of the same patients and serving a community that has played such a meaningful role in her journey. Morgan graduated with honors from California State University, Sacramento with a B.S. in Biology in 2022 and received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2026, where she was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. She is board certified by the NCCPA. Morgan has a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care and helping patients feel informed and confident throughout their treatment. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, spending time with friends and family and attending baseball games cheering on the Texas Rangers.

• Hometown: Folsom, California
• What she enjoys most about orthopedics: helping patients regain their mobility, return to an active lifestyle and get back to doing the things they love without pain
• Favorite joint: the knee — “The knee is a major component of mobility.”
• Former collegiate softball pitcher
• Favorite restaurant: Lombardi at The Star, for the gluten-free pasta
• Weekends: church and time with friends and family
• Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
• Favorite place visited: Maui, Hawaii; dream destination: Banff National Park
• Best advice she has received: “Love God and love people.”

Kelly Payette, MBA

Chief Executive Officer · Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

• MBA, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi; BS in Healthcare Management, Northeastern University
• Leadership Principles program, Harvard; Six Sigma Black Belt certified; Leadership Frisco graduate
• Hometown: Mt. Pleasant
• What she enjoys most about orthopedics: the high standards and expectations
• Favorite joint: the knee — she has had ACL surgery herself
• Plays basketball and volleyball, her go-to weekend activity
• Favorite book: Good to Great by Jim Collins
• Best advice she has received: “You can’t control others’ reactions, but you can control your own. Be patient.”

“I’m always here to help.”

Lindy Wierda, BA, MHA

Office Manager · Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

• Education: Southern Methodist University and Grand Canyon University
• Hometown: Holland, Michigan
• What she enjoys most about orthopedics: seeing the direct impact on a patient’s quality of life
• Favorite joint: the hip
• Cheers for the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers
• Weekends: the pool; hobby: Pilates
• Favorite place visited: Grand Cayman; dream destination: the Amalfi Coast
• Fun fact: she has a twin sister