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John Hinchey, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Antonio, TX

JohnW.HincheyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Ortho San Antonio Shoulder & Elbow Reconstruction General Orthopaedics

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  • Office

    2833 Babcock Rd Ste 435 Twr II
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Phone+1 210-705-5060

Summary

  • Dr. John W. Hinchey attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) for both medical school and residency training. He then continued his training with a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow reconstruction, where he worked with world renowned surgeons at both UTHSCSA and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) association . Dr. Hinchey treats all orthopaedic injuries, and subspecializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow issues.

    For the past 5 years, Dr. Hinchey has provided top quality care for our Nation’s veterans as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He currently is the Assistant Chief of Orthopaedics, and the Chief of the Shoulder and Elbow service. In addition, he is the Assistant Program Director for the Rockwood Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship and holds a position of Adjunct Assistant Professor at UTHSCSA.

    He is a leader in orthopaedic organizations at local, state and national levels. Dr. Hinchey serves as the current President of the San Antonio Orthopaedic Society, and on the Board of Directors for Bexar County Medical Society. He is an active participate with the Texas Medical Association and is a recent graduate of TMA’s Leadership College. Along with being a member of the Texas Orthopaedic Association’s Leadership Council, he also holds an elected position to the Texas Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (TOPAC) on the Board of Directors. Nationally, he was selected to be a Texas representatives to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Councilors.

    Dr. Hinchey is highly active in the education of residents and fellows. He has multiple contributions to orthopaedic literature, including multiple textbook chapters, journal articles, self-assessment examinations.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2013 - 2013
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2007
  • Southern Methodist University
    Southern Methodist UniversityB.A., Major: Chemistry; Minor: Ethics, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Source and quality of Internet-based decision aids for shoulder arthritis  
    Jeng J, Somerson JS, Bois, AJ, Bohsali KI, Hinchey JW, Wirth MA, bmj
  • Eosinophilic Synovitis Caused by Gout  
    Dooley, David, Aurora K, Victor A, Hinchey JW, Submitted
  • The Re-Rupture Rate of Primarily Repaired Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries  
    Hinchey, John, Aronawitz J, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Morrey BF, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The Elbow and Its Disorders 
    Chapter: Rupture of the Triceps Tendon 
    Hinchey, John, van Riet, R, Morrey, BFEditors: Morrey, Sanchez-Sotello.Edition 5th,
  • The Shoulder 
    Chapter: Clinical Evaluation of Shoulder Problems 
    Codsi, M, McCarron, J, Hinchey, J, Brems JEditors: Rockwood, Matsen, Wirth, Lippitt.Edition 5th,
  • Masters Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Elbow 
    Chapter: Intraarticular Distal Humerus Fractures 
    Hinchey, John, Sanchez-Sotello, JEditors: Bernard Morrey, MD.Edition 3rd,
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Source and quality of Internet-based decision aids for shoulder arthritis.
    Jeng J, Somerson JS, Bois, AJ, Bohsali KI, Hinchey JW, Wirth MA, 13th Meeting of the Combined Orthopaedic Associations, Cape Town, South Africa, 1/1/2016
  • The Professionalization of Medical Students: A Qualitative Study.
    Hinchey, John, Patti Wetzel, Therese Jones, Abraham Verghese, Student Poster Presentation, 1/1/2004

Lectures

  • Primary Repair of Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures 
    UTHSCSA Dept of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds - 11/2016
  • South Texas Veterans’ Health Care Service Orthopaedic Update 
    San Antonio Orthopaedic Society - 8/2016
  • AANA Advanced Shoulder and Elbow: Evidence, Outcomes, and Controversies 
    Chicago, IL - 1/29/2016
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Professional Memberships

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