Orthopaedics
Ugonna Ihekweazu, M.D.
Director, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship, Fondren Orthopedic Group; Board of Directors, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Dr. Ugonna N. Ihekweazu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Fondren Orthopedic Group in Houston, Texas. He focuses on hip replacement, revision hip replacement, knee replacement, revision knee replacement, hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, and robotic surgery. Renowned for his expertise in computer-assisted and robotic-assisted procedures, Dr. Ihekweazu was the first surgeon worldwi
14+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Cornell University
- Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (MD, 2012)
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: AO Trauma Geneva, Switzerland
- Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship, Fondren Orthopedic Group
- Board of Directors, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Reviewer, Journal of Arthroplasty
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Texas Orthopedic Hospital
- Houston Physicians' Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Hospital System
Languages
English
Experience
14+ years in practice