David E. Vizurraga, M.D.

About Dr. Vizurraga:

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Born in Lima, Peru, Dr. Vizurraga was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His education took him across the country to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he attended the United States Air Force Academy for his undergraduate degree and graduated with honors. Before going to medical school Dr. Vizurraga spent two years as an Air Force Acquisitions Officer and Executive Officer, stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base, Boston, Massachusetts. He returned to Atlanta, Georgia where he completed both his formal medical education as well as his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the prestigious Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the world-renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, South Carolina. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Vizurraga was assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas where he provided joint replacement and trauma services. While stationed there, Dr. Vizurraga deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and served as the Division Chief for Adult Reconstruction and eventually as the Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics. After completing his service, Dr. Vizurraga joined TSAOG Orthopedics & Spine, where he treats patients suffering from painful, arthritic hips and knees and is capable of providing both surgical and non-operative plans of care.

Dr. Vizurraga utilizes minimally invasive and tissue sparing techniques as well as technology and robotics to provide superior patient outcomes and satisfaction. Surgery or not, Dr. Vizurraga is passionate about restoring a high quality of life to all his patients and approaches each patient’s unique circumstances with compassion, patience, and humility. He has published and presented research at national meetings to include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Society of Military Surgeons (SOMOS) and the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS). He is a member of the American Academy of Hip & Knee Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. If you’re tired of being a prisoner to your hip or knee pain, call (210) 396-5250 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Vizurraga.

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Dr. David E. Vizurraga is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is fellowship-trained in Joint Replacement, certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. (ABOS). He treats patients aged 18 years of age and older.

Doctor Vizurraga has appointments available at our New Braunfels, Quarry Area, and Ridgewood locations.

Practice Location: New Braunfels, Quarry Area, and Ridgewood

Specialty: Joint Replacement Surgery

Fellowship Training: Joint Replacement Surgery