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Loc-Uyen
Vo, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
Call: 210-450-9300

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About me

About Me

Loc-Uyen Vo, MD, MPH is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at UT Health San Antonio. Her clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of patients with fractures and other traumatic injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Vo received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, where she was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society. She also obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the UT Health Houston School of Public Health, with a focus in epidemiology.

Following medical school, Dr. Vo completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at UT Health San Antonio, where she was selected by her program to serve as Administrative Chief Resident. She subsequently completed her orthopaedic trauma fellowship training at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)/Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, receiving advanced training in the management of periarticular injuries, pelvic and acetabular trauma, nonunions and malunions, and post-traumatic sequelae. She has served and currently serves on multiple committees of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA).

As a faculty member at UT Health San Antonio, Dr. Vo is involved in the clinical and surgical care of orthopaedic trauma patients as well as the education and training of medical students and residents. Outside of her clinical and academic work, Dr. Vo enjoys training in aerial silks, playing piano, and spending time on the ranch.

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Credentials

Credentials

Education

Medical School:
Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso

Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Fellowship:
Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell College of Medicine

Treatment and care

Treatment and Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise include:

  • Bone and joint infections
  • Congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions
  • Foot and ankle disorders
  • Fractures and traumatic injuries
  • Hand and wrist disorders
  • Hip disorders
  • Joint pain and arthritis
  • Knee Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal tumors (benign and malignant)
  • Pediatric orthopaedic conditions
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Spine disorders (stenosis, radiculopathy, herniated disc)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendon and ligament injuries (including ACL, rotator cuff)
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