Meet the Doctors
Dr. Max Pekarev
Founder, Thrive Reconstructive Surgery
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Max Pekarev is the founder of Thrive Reconstructive Surgery. A specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery, he established his private practice in 2013 after completing his fellowship training in plastic surgery.
At the age of 14, Dr. Max emigrated with his family from the former Soviet Union to the United States. He earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where he was a four-time All-American athlete and he won the NCAA Saber Fencing Championship in 1996. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he also completed his residency in general surgery.
He completed an additional three years of advanced training through a highly prestigious plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to safety and patient well-being. With the successful expansion of his practice, Dr. Max continues to devote his efforts to serving the greater DFW metroplex community.
In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife, Eileen, and two children, Madeline and Evelyn. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys rooting for TCU athletics.
Dr. Nicholas A. Flugstad
Reconstructive Surgery
Known for his skill and compassion, Dr. Nicholas Flugstad takes a thorough and personalized approach to every treatment, always prioritizing safety and patient satisfaction. Along with his team, he is dedicated to staying at the forefront of plastic and reconstructive surgery, continually offering the safest, most effective, and most comfortable procedures.
After earning his medical degree in 2008, Dr. Flugstad began a rigorous, integrated six-year residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. This core training covers all facets of plastic surgery, including hand surgery, microsurgery, and general reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Flugstad completed a clinical fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2011, training alongside some of the world’s leading microsurgeons. After completing his plastic surgery training in 2014, he pursued an additional one-year fellowship in aesthetic surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Hunstad, a renowned expert in the field. During this intensive program, Dr. Flugstad participated in several hundred aesthetic procedures, further refining his surgical expertise.
Dr. Flugstad went on to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This rigorous 18-month process requires extensive review of a surgeon’s expertise and clinical judgment, ultimately resulting in certification by a dedicated group of peer plastic surgeons.
Dr. Flugstad resides in Argyle with his wife and four children. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys hiking, swimming, and water sports, as well as chasing after his twin toddlers. During his time off, Dr. Flugstad also enjoys traveling to visit extended family in the Northwest, with favorite destinations including the San Juan Islands, Whistler, and Mount Rainier.
Dr. Sri Kurapati
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Sri Kurapati, known to his patients as “Dr. Sri,” has spent the past ten years honing his skills in plastic surgery. He specializes in reconstructive surgery with a focus on the hand and upper extremity, as well as breast and body contouring.
Dr. Sri grew up in the beautiful rolling hills of West Virginia. He proceeded to earn a bachelor of arts in economics and a bachelor of science in premedical studies at the University of Dayton. While there, he played NCAA Division I tennis and was active in multiple art competitions.
He continued his training in the Buckeye State, earning both his doctorate of medicine and master of business administration at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Lindner College of Business. He went on to complete his first residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he discovered his passion for plastic surgery. This led him to pursue a second residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Alabama Birmingham, followed by fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery through Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedics in Houston, Texas.
Through Dr. Sri’s extensive medical training, he has cared for patients in general surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. He excels in partnering with patients to achieve their goal of being the best version of themselves.
In his spare time, Dr. Sri loves to play tennis, and he dabbles in oil and acrylic painting. He approaches plastic surgery as a union of art and science and is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of care.
Dr. Joshua Rivet
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Rivet has been providing exceptional reconstructive and aesthetic surgical care to patients in North Texas since 2020. During this time, he has helped his patients regain both form and function through careful, detail-oriented reconstructive work. He has built his practice around intentional one-on-one time with patients, ensuring they feel informed and reassured during the planning process leading up to surgery.
He remains closely involved in his patients’ recovery, providing support through consistent communication and regular follow-up visits. His staff is knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating, creating a comfortable and caring experience from the moment you walk in the door.
Dr. Rivet is experienced in many areas of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His special areas of interest include abdominal wall reconstruction and complex hernia repair; facial trauma reconstruction; extremity reconstruction following trauma, cancer, or surgical complications; and soft tissue reconstruction for chronic inflammatory conditions such as hidradenitis, pilonidal disease, or lipedema. He also treats most hand injuries and performs skin and breast cancer reconstructions.
Focusing on some of the most complex patient needs has been both rewarding and challenging. Dr. Rivet looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional plastic surgical care to his North Texas community for many years to come.
Dr. Ramon Robles
Reconstructive Surgery
With more than 23 years of experience in the field of reconstructive and plastic surgery, Dr. Robles is dedicated to improving patients’ lives with both his surgical expertise and compassionate approach to care. He completed his plastic surgery training in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Duke Medical Center.
Dr. Robles practiced both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Phoenix, Arizona, before relocating to Plano, Texas, in 2024 to support his daughter’s gymnastics dreams. There, he has continued to advance his work in reconstructive surgery, always striving to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field.
As a bilingual Spanish speaker, Dr. Robles is able to serve patients who might otherwise have difficulty finding care. He remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of surgical care, drawing on the extensive knowledge he has gained throughout his career.
Dr. Matthew Louis
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Louis is a plastic surgeon who was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in 2014 and went on to earn his medical degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in 2018. During medical school, he was drawn to the creativity, artistry, and problem-solving that plastic surgery demands. He completed his residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he learned from many of the leading experts in the field.
In his free time, Dr. Louis enjoys gardening with his wife and daughter, staying active, and reading. He is excited to be back home and to give back to the community that first nurtured his love of learning and curiosity.
Dr. Taylor Crist
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Crist is a reconstructive surgeon specializing in complex reconstruction and hand surgery. A native of East Tennessee, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee before earning his medical degree. He went on to complete an integrated residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in microsurgery, breast and cancer reconstruction, and trauma repair. To further deepen his skills, Dr. Crist further pursued fellowship in orthopedic hand surgery, focusing on complex upper-extremity conditions.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Crist enjoys traveling, golfing, and exploring new cuisines with his wife, Amber, a general surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, and their golden retriever, Rosie. He looks forward to becoming an active part of the Fort Worth community, contributing to its culture, growth, and vibrancy.
Dr. Thomas George Jr.
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Thomas George Jr., DPM, is a podiatric surgeon dedicated to restoring mobility and improving quality of life for his patients. Born and raised in Long Island, New York, he relocated to Frisco, Texas, in 2013. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and sociology, graduating with honors from Texas A&M University.
In 2021, Dr. George earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. He went on to complete a rigorous residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital, a renowned Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth.
During residency, he received comprehensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to care, working closely with colleagues across specialties to provide patient with the best possible outcomes.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. George finds joy in spending time with his fiancée and family. He embraces an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in sports and traveling.
Dr. Anthony Wright
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Anthony Wright, DPM, is a surgically trained podiatric surgeon with a passion for complex reconstruction and helping patients return to full mobility. Originally from San Diego, he graduated with honors from UC San Diego before earning his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from the Western University of Health Sciences, where he graduated at the top of his class.
He moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, one of the nation’s most rigorous and respected Level I trauma training programs. With extensive experience in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle reconstruction, Dr. Wright combines surgical precision, innovation, and a collaborative approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Now proud to call Fort Worth home, Dr. Wright is a dedicated member of the Thrive Reconstruction Surgery team, working collaboratively to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Known for his thoughtful communication and team-first approach, he is committed to helping patients regain function and enhance their quality of life.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Wright enjoys staying active, coaching youth soccer, cooking, and spending quality time with his high school sweetheart and their two children.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Max Pekarev
Founder, Thrive Reconstructive Surgery
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Max Pekarev, is the founder behind Thrive Reconstructive Surgery. He is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery and started his private practice in 2013 after finishing up his plastic surgery fellowship.
Dr. Max’s family emigrated from the former Soviet Union to the United States at the age of 14. He earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. While at Princeton University, he was a 4-time All-American athlete and won the NCAA Saber Fencing Championship in 1996. He then went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he also finished a general surgery residency.
Finally, he trained for an additional three years at a highly prestigious plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is doubly board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery, a testament to his focus on safety and comfort. His goal of expanding this practice has come to fruition and continues to focus his efforts on servicing the entire DFW metroplex community.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Eileen, and two children, Madeline and Evelyn. Dr. Max is a sports enthusiast and enjoys rooting for TCU athletics.
Dr. Nicholas A. Flugstad
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Nicholas Flugstad has established himself as a talented and compassionate surgeon with a desire to provide a detailed and thorough approach to treatment, performed with the highest level of safety and satisfaction. Dr. Flugstad and his team are constantly seeking to be on the leading edge of plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery with the safest, most comfortable, and most effective procedures.
Dr. Flugstad received his medical degree in 2008. He then began his rigorous, integrated six-year residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. This core training covers all facets of plastic surgery, including hand and microsurgery, as well as general reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Flugstad completed an additional clinical fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in 2011, with some of the world’s best microsurgeons. After completing his plastic surgery training in 2014, Dr. Flugstad completed an additional one-year Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Hunstad, a world expert in this field. In this intensive year, Dr. Flugstad participated in several hundred aesthetic procedures to further refine his skills.
Dr. Flugstad then continued to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This rigorous, 18-month process requires extensive review of a plastic surgeon’s skills and judgment, ultimately resulting in certification by a dedicated group of peer plastic surgeons.
Dr. Sri Kurapati
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Sri Kurapati, or “Dr. Sri” as he is known to his patients, has spent the last ten years honing his skills in Plastic Surgery. He is a specialist in Reconstructive Surgery with a special focus on Hand and Upper Extremity as well as Breast and Body Contouring.
Dr. Sri grew up in the beautiful rolling hills of West Virginia. After high school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Premedical Studies at the University of Dayton.
While there, he played NCAA Division I tennis and was active in several art competitions. He then continued his training in the Buckeye State to complete his Doctorate of Medicine and Master in Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Lindner College of Business.
He then completed his first residency in General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Mercy Hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA. It was there that he discovered his passion for Plastic Surgery, which spurred him to pursue his second residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Afterward, he completed an additional specialization in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine Department of Orthopedics in Houston, TX.
Through Dr. Sri’s extensive medical training, he has seen patients in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. He excels in partnering with patients to achieve their goals of being the best version of themselves.
In his spare time, Dr. Sri loves to play tennis and loves to dabble in oil and acrylic painting. He approaches Plastic Surgery as a union of art and science and is very much looking forward to providing the best care possible to his patients.
Dr. Joshua Rivet
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Rivet has been providing excellent reconstructive and aesthetic surgical care to his North Texas patients since 2020. During this time he has helped his patients regain their original or expected form and function through meticulous and thorough reconstructive efforts.
He has developed his practice such that he spends intentional one-on-one time in the office with his patients leading up to their surgical intervention, ensuring that they understand and are part of the surgical planning process. He continues to follow his patients closely during their recovery with regular staff communication and office visits.
His office staff is knowledgeable, personable, polite, and accommodating. You will enjoy getting to know them and will feel well cared for.
Dr. Rivet is proficient in many areas of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His particular areas of interest include abdominal wall reconstruction and massive hernia; facial trauma reconstruction; extremity reconstruction after trauma, cancer, or surgical complication; soft tissue reconstruction of chronic inflammatory conditions such as hidradenitis, pilonidal disease, or lipedema; most hand injuries; skin and breast cancer reconstructions.
A focus on some of the most difficult patient needs has been very rewarding and challenging. Dr. Rivet looks forward to continuing to provide this high-level plastic surgical care to his North Texas community for years to come.
Dr. Ramon Robles
Reconstructive Surgery
With 23 years of experience in the field of reconstructive and plastic surgery, Dr. Robles brings a deep commitment to enhancing patients’ lives through surgical expertise and compassionate care. Dr. Robles completed plastic surgery training at Duke Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Robles practiced both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. He relocated to Plano, Texas in 2024 to support his daughter’s gymnastics dreams while continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of reconstructive surgery.
Being a bilingual Spanish speaker, Dr. Robles is capable of servicing populations of patients who otherwise have difficulty finding care. He continues to be committed to providing the best possible surgical care bringing with him the wealth and knowledge he has gained through his career.
Dr. Matthew Louis
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Louis is a plastic surgeon born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Biochemistry from Baylor University in Waco, TX, in 2014 and earned his medical degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, in 2018. During medical school, he was drawn to the creativity, artistry, and problem-solving involved in plastic surgery. He completed residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, learning from leaders in the field. In his free time, Dr. Louis enjoys gardening with his wife and daughter, staying active, and reading. He is excited to return home and give back to the community that nurtured his intellectual curiosity.
Dr. Taylor Crist
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Crist is a reconstructive surgeon specializing in complex reconstruction and hand surgery. A native of East Tennessee, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee before earning his medical degree. He completed his integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in microsurgery, breast and cancer reconstruction, and in trauma repair. Dr. Crist further refined his expertise through a fellowship in orthopedic hand surgery, focusing on complex upper extremity conditions.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Crist enjoys traveling, golfing, and exploring new cuisine with his wife, Amber, a general surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, and their golden retriever, Rosie. He is eager to become an active contributor to the Fort Worth community, enhancing its culture, growth, and vibrancy.
Dr. Thomas George Jr
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Thomas George Jr, DPM, is a podiatric surgeon dedicated to restoring mobility and improving quality of life. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and moved to Frisco, Texas in 2013.
He graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with his Bachelors in Biology and Sociology.
In 2021, Dr. George earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. Dr. George completed a rigorous residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital, a prestigious Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth.
During residency, he was trained in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. George finds joy in spending time with his fiancée and family. He embraces an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in sports and traveling.
Dr. Anthony Wright
Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Anthony Wright is a surgically trained foot and ankle specialist with a passion for complex reconstruction and patient-centered care. Originally from San Diego, California, he graduated with honors from UCSD before completing medical school at Western University of Health Sciences graduating in the top of his class.
He moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital—one of the most rigorous and respected Level I trauma training programs in the country. With extensive experience in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle reconstruction, Dr. Wright brings surgical precision, innovation, and a collaborative approach to every case.
Now proud to call Fort Worth home, Dr. Wright is part of the Thrive Reconstruction Surgery team, collaborating to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Known for his thoughtful communication and team-first mindset, he is committed to helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.
Outside of the operating room, Dr. Wright enjoys staying active, coaching youth soccer, cooking, and spending time with his high school sweetheart and two children.
