Meet Dr. Vedugo
Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Hip Preservation, and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Alejandro Verdugo, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with 10+ years of experience. He started practicing in Lubbock, Texas in 2013. After earning his medical degree in 2002, Dr. Verdugo completed a four-year residency (2004-2008) in orthopedic surgery at the American British Cowdray Medical Center in Mexico City, Mexico. He was board certified by the Mexican College of Orthopedic Surgeons in 2008. He spent the next four years as a fellow, training alongside experts in pediatric orthopedic surgery, hip preservation, hand surgery, and sports medicine.
Dr. Verdugo is fluent in three languages. He enjoys reading biographies and books about science, medicine, and aviation, and he loves to travel and learn about different cultures. He also enjoys baseball, swimming, and snow skiing when he has free time.
Education & Training:
- Sports Medicine Fellowship – University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL (2011-2012)
- Hand Surgery Fellowship – Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (2010-2011)
- Adolescent and Young Adult, Hip Preservation Fellowship – Inselspital University of Bern, Bern Switzerland (2010)
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship – Shriners Hospital for Children/Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (2008-2009)
- UNAM Orthopedic Surgery Residency – American British Cowdray Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico (2004-2008)
- Doctor in Medicine – Cum Laude, Anahuac University School of Medicine, Mexico City, Mexico (1997-2002)
