The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group

Our Physicians

Eloy Ochoa, Jr., M.D. Shoulder Arthroscopy General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Ochoa is an orthopeaedic surgeon specializing in complex shoulder arthroscopy, sports medicine and general orthopaedics.

Dr. Ochoa grew up south of San Antonio in Laredo, TX prior to accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated with Merit from the Naval Academy before attending U.T. Southwestern Medical School where he received his Medical Degree. Dr. Ochoa completed his internship in General Surgery at Naval Hospital San Diego where he was chosen Surgical Intern of the Year. After serving two years as a general medical officer, he returned to Naval Hospital San Diego where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. His residency experience in San Diego included sports medicine, joint arthroplasty, as well as trauma training at the University of California San Diego and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Ochoa returned to Texas to spend four years practicing general orthopedics and sports medicine while stationed in Corpus Christi, TX for the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his Navy commitment he completed an Arthroscopic Shoulder Fellowship specializing in complex shoulder pathology with Dr. Stephen S. Burkhart of the San Antonio Orthopedic Group.

Special Interests

Complex arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder – Fellowship trained
Sports Medicine
- Shoulder and knee ligament reconstruction
- Complex arthroscopy of shoulder, knee, ankle
- Cartilage restoration procedures
Total Joint Arthroplasty of the Knee
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Computer assisted navigation
- Unicompartmental knee replacement
Fracture and trauma care
- Upper extremity
- Lower extremity
General hand disorders (carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts, trigger finger release, fractures)

Practice History

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, LLP
2008–present

Naval Hospital Corpus Christi
2003-2007

Education

Fellowship

Stephen S. Burkhart, M.D.
The San Antonio Orthopedic Group, San Antonio, TX 2008

Residency

Naval Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003

Internship

Naval Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA
Categorical Surgery, 1997

Medical School

Then University of Texas Southwestern Medical School,
Dallas, TX 1996

College

The United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science 1990

Military Service

Department Head Specialty Services
Orthopedic Surgeon
Naval Hospital Corpus Christi, TX
2003-2007

Certification & Licensure

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 2005
California State Board of Medical Examiners – 1997-2007
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners – 2006-present
Professional Organizations & Committee Service
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Publications/ Research

Current Opinion in Orthopaedics:
Subscapularis Tendon Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Stephen S. Burkhart, MD

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:
Instructional Course Lecture (ICL 58) Glenohumeral Bone Defects in the Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Instability
Stephen S. Burkhart, MD

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Bone Defects in Anterior Instability of the Shoulder:
Diagnosis and Management
Stephen S. Burkhart, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Essentials: Pediatrics; Chapter 12.1
Fractures and Dislocations of the Spine
Bruce Gillingham M.D., Naval Medical San Diego

The Efficacy of a Qualitative Evaluation Scheme for Wrist Arthrographic Examination
Alexander Y Shin MD, Khiem D. Dao MD

Presented (AAOS, Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons,Western Orthopedic Association)

Presentations

Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
Associate Master Instructor
Orthopaedic Leraning Center
Rosemont, IL
Oct. 10-12, 2008

The Cowboy Way:
Advances in Shoulder Arthroscopy
San Antonio, TX
Oct. 16-17, 2008