ABOUT

Andrew L. Whaley, M.D., is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certification demonstrates an Orthopedic Surgeon’s attainment to high standards for education, knowledge, experience, and skills. Dr. Whaley specializes in trauma, sports medicine injuries, and adult reconstruction (joint replacement) of the knee, hip, and shoulder.

Sports Medicine is the practice of medicine that deals with injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the body. These injuries can occur during athletic events or in everyday activities. Dr. Whaley will evaluate you and may request specialized imaging to assess the soft tissue structures that are not visible on radiographs before making a recommendation for treatment.  Regarding adult reconstruction of the joints, Dr. Whaley focuses on the knee, hip, and shoulder. For the knee, he specializes in partial and total knee replacement, utilizing the latest technology available. For the hip, Dr. Whaley performs hip replacement surgery in either a direct anterior approach (between the muscles without detaching them) or an anterolateral approach (detaching a section of the hip muscles and repairing them to the bone at the end of the surgery). Regarding shoulder replacement surgery, Dr. Whaley performs both anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements.

Although Dr. Whaley was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, he has strong family ties to San Antonio. His lineage in orthopedic surgery dates back to 1947, when his grandfather, John J. Hinchey, M.D., was one of the first orthopedically trained surgeons to serve South Texas from San Antonio.  Dr. HInchey was a significant presence in South Texas for over 50 years, helping the people in the community with their orthopedic injuries, as well as starting the residency training program in Orthopedics at UT San Antonio.  

Following obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University, Dr. Whaley pursued his medical degree (M.D.) at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (now UT San Antonio). After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Whaley dedicated himself exclusively to the study of  Orthopedic Surgery, completing his internship and residency at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Program is globally recognized for its exceptional medical care and training, consistently ranking among the top in the United States by esteemed publications such as US News and World Report. Following his residency program at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Whaley embarked on an additional year of specialized training solely in Sports Medicine at the Hughtson Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.  Upon completing his Orthopedic training in 2003, Dr. Whaley returned to San Antonio, Texas, to establish his medical practice and reside near his extended family. Throughout his career, Dr. Whaley has held leadership positions within various medical organizations and hospital facilities. He holds privileges and practices in the Christus Santa Rosa and Methodist Hospital systems.

Placing a strong emphasis on education, Dr Whaley actively participates in teaching residents, physician assistant students, and physical therapy students about Orthopedic surgery.  Dr. Whaley takes his time to explain and detail your orthopedic issue and the treatment options in easily understandable terms. He is highly qualified to provide comprehensive care for your injuries and orthopedic concerns from initial evaluation to ongoing treatment.

Dr. Whaley and his lovely wife, Susan, have one daughter and two sons. 

Education

• Sports Medicine Fellowship- Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia

• Orthopedic Internship and Residency - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

• Medical Degree - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

• Bachelor of Arts - Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Certification and Licensure

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS)

• ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Leadership Roles

• Chief Medical Officer, Christus Alamo Heights Hospital San Antonio, Texas (2021-present))

• Chief of Staff, Christus Alamo Heights Hospital, San Antonio, Texas (2019-2020)

• Medical Director, Advanced Surgery Center of San Antonio San Antonio, Texas (2014-2017)

Hospital Privilege's

• Methodist Hospital System

• Christus Santa Rosa Hospital System 

Professional Affiliations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow 

• Texas Orthopaedic Association 

• Mayo Clinic Alumni Association 

• Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Alumni Association

• Doctor’s Mayo Society

• Arthroscopy Association of North America

• Texas Medical Association 

• Bexar County Medical Society

• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

• American Orthopedic Society for Sport Medicine

• International Congress for Joint Replacement

Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, 2017-Present University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio    

• Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006-2017 University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio