Ugo Ihekweazu is an adult hip and knee reconstruction surgeon with Fondren Orthopedic Group in Houston, where he serves as chief of adult hip and knee reconstruction at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
He specializes in primary and complex hip and knee replacement, with expertise in robotic-assisted surgery, anterior hip replacement, inverse kinematic alignment and partial knee replacement.
A recognized leader in orthopedic innovation, Dr. Ihekweazu has been at the forefront of advancing robotic joint replacement techniques and integrating technology into clinical practice. He is a frequent invited faculty member at national and international meetings, where he lectures and trains surgeons on robotic surgery, surgical technique and emerging technologies. His research focuses on surgical innovation, patient outcomes, healthcare value and the thoughtful adoption of new technologies in arthroplasty.
He serves on the board of directors of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and collaborates with industry partners on the development and evaluation of next-generation implants, robotics, navigation systems and data-driven solutions. He is also a regular contributor to orthopedic media, offering perspective on innovation, healthcare economics and the future of joint replacement.
Dr. Ihekweazu earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Cornell University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and pursued fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and AO Trauma in Geneva, Switzerland. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of orthopedic surgeons and to advancing global orthopedic education.