Overview

Dr. Adam Wright, Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Joint Replacement Surgeon

Dr. Adam Wright is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in advanced hip and knee replacement. He uses the latest minimally invasive, muscle sparing, and robotic-assisted techniques to help patients regain their mobility and return to the activities they love—with less pain and a faster recovery than traditional surgery.

Dr. Wright offers a full range of modern options including subvastus knee and direct anterior hip replacement, robotic assisted surgery, custom-fit implants, and patient-specific instrumentation designed for each individual’s anatomy. These state-of-the-art approaches provide greater precision, quicker rehabilitation, and longer-lasting results.

In addition to primary joint replacement, Dr. Wright is highly experienced in complex and revision surgeries, treating patients with previous joint replacements, fractures, infections, and other challenging conditions.

Education & Training

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Wright earned multiple academic scholarships and graduated with honors from Texas A&M University, majoring in Biomedical Science with a minor in History. During college, he was actively involved in community service and leadership programs through the American Medical Student Association and Community Bible Church.

He went on to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he conducted award-winning research in trauma care and earned the C. Frank Webber Prize for Outstanding Student Research.

Dr. Wright completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas, where he trained under world-renowned implant designers, gaining in-depth expertise in joint reconstruction technology. He then pursued advanced fellowship training at the Tahoe Arthroplasty Fellowship in Reno, Nevada, focusing on outpatient and minimally invasive joint replacement, including ligament-preserving knee surgery and direct anterior hip replacement.

Professional Involvement

Dr. Wright is an active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He regularly participates in national and regional conferences to stay at the forefront of new technologies and patient-centered surgical innovations.

Research & Publications

An accomplished researcher and published author, Dr. Wright has contributed to peer-reviewed medical studies on topics such as traumatic injuries, leg length discrepancies, language barriers in healthcare, wound healing, and complications in joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Wright is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care and helping every patient achieve lasting pain relief, improved function, and renewed independence.