Frank A. Buttacavoli MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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8300 Floyd Curl Drive3rd Floor -3CSan Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-450-9300
Fax+1 210-450-6023
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Education & Training
Balgrist Hospital, University of ZurichFellow, Hip Reconstruction & Preservation, 2015 - 2015
Brigham and Womens HospitalFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2014 - 2015
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2017 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2015 - 2019
MA State Medical License 2014 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effects of Malnutrition on Perioperative Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Adam Aziz, James B Bluhm, Tyler K Williamson, Cameron Atkison, Andrew Eck
Arthroplasty Today. 2025-06-01 - Patient-Level Factors, Outcomes, and Costs Associated With Facility Transfer Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Database Study.William H Young, Blaire C Peterson, Travis M Kotzur, Aaron Singh, Frank Buttacavoli
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-05-01 - Simultaneous vs Staged Procedures for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: Reduced Infection, Cost, and Readmission Rates Associated With Simultaneous Procedures.Aaron Singh, Travis M Kotzur, Kathleen Lundquist, Blaire C Peterson, William H Young
Arthroplasty Today. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
Alcohol, Smoking and Steroids Can Do a Number on Your BonesJune 23rd, 2016
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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