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Douglas Elenz, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin and Bee Cave, TX

Bio


Douglas Elenz, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Fellowship in Sports Medicine, began practicing in Austin in 1996 and co-founded Austin Sports Medicine in 1999. With over 25 years of service, the practice offers convenient locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas.

In 2020, Dr. Elenz was named First Team Chief Orthopedic Doctor for Austin FC, the newest club for Major League Soccer and Austin’s first Major League Sports team. Concurrently, he serves as the Lead Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the athletic department at The University of Texas at Austin, a position he earned in 2015 after serving as Assistant Orthopedist for ten years. He has also served as a team physician for many of Austin’s public and private high schools, including the prestigious St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, for more than 20 years.

Dr. Elenz earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident in his fifth year. He then completed a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery Fellowship at the Orthopedic Research of Virginia/Tuckahoe Orthopedic Associates in Richmond, Virginia. His orthopedic training included experience covering both the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Steeler’s professional sports teams.

Dr. Elenz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a two-time captain and seven-time NCAA All-American for the Longhorn Swim team. He helped lead the team to four straight conference championships and two runner-up titles at the NCAAs. He also competed in two US Swimming Olympic Trials.

Since returning to Austin, Dr. Elenz has continued his involvement with The University of Texas. In addition to providing orthopedic care to UT athletes, he has participated in multiple leadership roles: he joined the Longhorn’s T-Association, where he was selected to its Hall of Honor Council, serving as President in 2012-13; he organized and led the Dell Medical School’s Inaugural Sports Medicine Clinical Conference, serving as CME Activity Co-Director from 2015 to 2017; and he was appointed a Legacy Campaign Ambassador for the Men’s Swimming and Diving Legacy Fund in 2017.

During his tenure at Austin Sports Medicine, Dr. Elenz has cared for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth teams and high school sports programs to professional All-Stars, Olympic Gold medalists, and World Champions. His accomplishments in sports medicine have been recognized by Texas Monthly and Austin Monthly magazines, which have named him to the Texas Super Doctor’s list every year since 2004 and to the Top Doctor list yearly since 2017. In addition, Dr. Elenz works as an orthopedic design consultant and training instructor for an international medical device company, which recently released a surgical implant he helped design.

Dr. Elenz and his wife have raised two children in Austin. He continues to be a sports enthusiast and enjoys swimming, traveling, photography, and giving back to his community through service on several local boards. Dr. Elenz believes fully in the Austin Sports Medicine motto, which explains his role as a doctor: “To get patients back to what they Love!”

What Our Patients Say

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All staff I interacted with was friendly, courteous, and professional. No wait time, doctor explained in detail what was going on with my back. Gave me more than one option and how to tackle the issue...had every confidence in his recommendations. Thank you all for making the experience a very pleasant one especially since I was not feeling at my best!

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ELida U.
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I am extremely happy with the care I have received from Dr. Pedro Cosculluela.
He is attentive and spends time answering questions, regardless of how long it takes. He is a gifted surgeon and I highly recommend him. His assistant Alvin has responded promptly to my inquiries and he does so with a caring and delightful manner.

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Cathy D.
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I really appreciate Dr. Romman. He's a real gem. Kind, caring, listens well, and is tuned in to his patients more than most docs I've been to. Takes into account the whole person and thoughtfully advises on appropriate measures for better quality of life.

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Angela L.
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Dr. Pham and his MA, Leah, are absolutely fantastic! They always take time to listen carefully to my concerns and explain everything clearly, making sure I understand my diagnosis and treatment options. Leah, is friendly and helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure patients are taken care of. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for quality care.

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Melissa M.
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One of the best experiences I've had at a medical facility.
I was unexpectedly able to get in the same day and the
entire staff was quick and professional. Dr Meghpare is
very personable and professional with a great bedside manner.
He explained everything and answered all questions
presented.

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Rick R.
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I have been a patient of Austin Sports Medicine for over 22 years.
Their doctors have always spent the time discussing my issues and I have never felt rushed. I would highly recommend them.

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Joel K.