Month: February 2025

The award recognizes medical professionals who embody the legacy of service, innovation, and patient care.

San Antonio, TX: TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Woodbury has received the prestigious Baptist Health Systems’ WB Russ MD. award for excellence in medicine. This recognition honors Dr. Woodbury’s dedication to exceptional patient care and his contributions to the field of hand surgery.

The WB Russ, MD. Award is named in memory of Dr. WB Russ, a pioneering physician who helped establish the Physicians & Surgeons Hospital, the foundation of Baptist Medical Center and Baptist Health System. The award celebrates physicians who demonstrate the qualities that defined Dr. Russ: professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to advancing medicine in San Antonio and beyond.

Dr. Woodbury, a board-certified hand surgeon, specializes in treating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and wrist fractures, and rheumatoid arthritis. His expertise includes advanced techniques like arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures, reconstructive surgery, and endoscopic nerve releases. Patients consistently commend his approachable demeanor and thorough, patient-focused care, with many achieving complete recoveries under his treatment.

Named one of San Antonio’s Best Doctors in 2023 by Scene in SA, Dr. Woodbury practices at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine’s Brooks City Base, Quarry Area, and Ridgewood locations. He completed his medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, residency at Michigan State University, and fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

About the Company:

John J. Hinchey, M.D. established TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine and has been a long-time provider of quality orthopedic care since 1947. TSAOG is on a mission to provide patients with the highest standards of medical care. With this commitment in mind, TSAOG has become the most extensive orthopedic care practice throughout San Antonio and South Texas. TSAOG physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system diseases and injuries, including joint replacement and arthritis, sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, spine treatment, and more. The highly renowned practice offers additional services, including hand and physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, worker’s compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery, and urgent orthopedic care. The TSAOG team of specialists, nurses, and therapists work collaboratively to provide a complete continuum of care for their patients.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is proud to partner with HURT!, a medical app that connects acutely injured orthopedic patients with specialized care 24/7.

San Antonio, TX: TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is determined to offer its patients the finest care possible 24/7 and is partnering with a revolutionary medical app. One of the most common questions TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine patients with acute injuries ask is: “Do I need to see a doctor or go to the hospital?” If patients urgently need an answer to this question outside of business hours, they can use the HURT! App to talk to an expert to determine the level of care needed. Many people who use this app are able to avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room.

Co-founded by Dr. Brett Miller in 2020, The HURT! App rapidly separated itself as a revolutionary solution to assist in navigating people in need of orthopedic care to local in-market specialists. A key component of the app is the ability to communicate with a HURT! care navigator in real-time 24/7, 365 days a year, and more often than not, avoid costly emergency room visits. The HURT! care navigators are experts in orthopedics, and users get a human-to-human interaction without the use of ‘bots’ or AI. HURT!’s core values are personal interactions with users and navigation to local orthopedic practices for specialty care.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is one of the leading providers of orthopedic services in South Texas and San Antonio. By providing its patients with 24/7 access to qualified support in the case of emergencies, they are excited to keep the tradition going. TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine represents the (15th) orthopedic group to partner with HURT! across the country.
The Hurt! smartphone app is free to download and utilize. There is never a charge to the user or their insurance plan. It is available in the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit TSAOG to learn more and download the app.

About the Company:

John J. Hinchey, M.D. established TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine and has been a long-time provider of quality orthopedic care since 1947. TSAOG is on a mission to provide patients with the highest standards of medical care. With this commitment in mind, TSAOG has become the most extensive orthopedic care practice throughout the San Antonio and South Texas areas. TSAOG physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system diseases and injuries, including joint replacement and arthritis, sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, spine treatment, and more. The highly renowned practice also offers additional services, including hand and physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, worker’s compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery, and urgent orthopedic care. The TSAOG team of specialists, nurses, and therapists work collaboratively to provide a complete continuum of care for their patients.

The partnership ensures Long Creek High School student-athletes can access high-quality orthopedic care.

San Antonio, TX: TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is proud to announce its new role as Long Creek High School’s primary medical provider. The partnership underscores TSAOG’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of student-athletes by offering expert orthopedic care both on and off the field.

TSAOG’s sports medicine physicians has extensive experience treating sports-related injuries and helping athletes maintain peak performance. This collaboration ensures that Long Creek High School’s athletic teams have direct access to specialized care, enhancing their safety and success throughout the school year.

TSAOG’s dedication to excellence has made it one of the region’s most trusted names in orthopedic care. With a full continuum of services, including hand therapy, physical therapy, urgent care, and rehabilitation, TSAOG remains committed to keeping athletes at their best.

About the Company:

John J. Hinchey, M.D. established TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine and has been a long-time provider of quality orthopedic care since 1947. TSAOG is on a mission to provide patients with the highest standards of medical care. With this commitment in mind, TSAOG has become the most extensive orthopedic care practice throughout San Antonio and South Texas. TSAOG physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system diseases and injuries, including joint replacement and arthritis, sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, spine treatment, and more. The highly renowned practice offers additional services, including hand and physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, worker’s compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery, and urgent orthopedic care. The TSAOG team of specialists, nurses, and therapists work collaboratively to provide a complete continuum of care for their patients.

Leading South Texas orthopedic practice expands pain management, podiatry, and sports medicine expertise.

San Antonio, TX: TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine, the largest orthopedic care practice in South Texas, announces the addition of five specialists to its medical team, further expanding its comprehensive care offerings across the region.

The new physicians bring diverse expertise to TSAOG’s established practice. Dr. Patrick Ahern, fellowship-trained in pain medicine at the University of California, Irvine, specializes in multidisciplinary pain management, including advanced treatments like spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency ablation.

Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Cory J. Moczygemba, trained at Barry University and Baylor Scott and White, focuses on comprehensive foot and ankle care, including minimally invasive bunion surgery and diabetic foot management. He serves patients at the New Braunfels and Ridgewood facilities.

The sports medicine team grows with three fellowship-trained surgeons. Dr. Richard Nauert, educated at Texas A&M and Mayo Clinic, specializes in complex knee and shoulder procedures. Dr. Harrison Scofield, trained at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic, brings joint preservation and reconstruction expertise. Dr. Christopher J. Tucker, board-certified with specialized training from the John A. Feagin, Jr. Sports Medicine Fellowship at Westpoint, offers advanced arthroscopic techniques and joint replacement procedures.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine continues its proud tradition of excellent musculoskeletal care in San Antonio and South Texas by welcoming these excellent physicians to its team.

About the Company:

John J. Hinchey, M.D. established TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine and has been a long-time provider of quality orthopedic care since 1947. TSAOG is on a mission to provide patients with the highest standards of medical care. With this commitment in mind, TSAOG has become the most extensive orthopedic care practice throughout San Antonio and South Texas. TSAOG physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system diseases and injuries, including joint replacement and arthritis, sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, spine treatment, and more. The highly renowned practice offers additional services, including hand and physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, worker’s compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery, and urgent orthopedic care. The TSAOG team of specialists, nurses, and therapists work collaboratively to provide a complete continuum of care for their patients.