Jason R. Somogyi, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery
Jason Somogyi, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Texas Orthopedics. Dr. Somogyi grew up in Illinois, where he excelled as a three-sport high school athlete and graduated as class valedictorian. He continued his education and athletic pursuits while attending Illinois Wesleyan University on scholarship. While at Illinois Wesleyan, he earned academic all-conference honors in varsity soccer, served as President of his chapter of the National Biologic Honor Society, and graduated with honors with a double major in biology and psychology.
Following his undergraduate studies, he completed his medical degree at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. While there, developed a passion for orthopedic surgery and met his wife, Marie. He also served on the executive board of the Medical Student Union and as managing editor of the publication Vital Signs. He was chosen to continue his training at the world-renowned University of Chicago, where he was honored with the Chief Resident Leadership and Education Award by his colleagues. He was recruited to continue his specialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Chicago under the guidance of some of the most respected hand and upper extremity surgeons in the nation.
Following residency, Dr. Somogyi was selected from amongst an international pool of applicants for a prestigious AO Trauma Fellowship at the historic Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen, Germany. While there, he completed additional training in complex upper extremity trauma. He specializes in comprehensive upper extremity care and has a special interest in minimally-invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery and all fractures of the upper extremities. Dr. Somogyi strives to treat all his patients like he would his own family. He encourages his patients to ask questions and engages them to work together as a team toward the optimal treatment plan. His patients frequently compliment his professional and empathetic approach to their care to achieve the best outcome.
Dr. Somogyi has a passion for education and service. Dr. Somogyi is an active member of the teaching faculty of Dell Medical School’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. He has published his research and presented his work on the care of the upper extremities at national meetings. He serves on the editorial board for Hand-e (an online education resource platform of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand). He actively works with the Texas Medical Board to evaluate and protect the standard of orthopedic care in Texas. Dr. Somogyi has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and facilitated the Occupational Therapist Upper Extremity training program at Fort Hood. At the Fort Hood Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, he had the honor of providing comprehensive upper extremity care to soldiers, veterans, and their families.
He has volunteered his time and expertise on several medical missions including trips to El Salvador, Vietnam, and the National Children’s Hospital in Lima, Peru.
Dr. Somogyi has been named by his peers as an Austin Monthly Top Doctor from 2022-2024, and a Texas Monthly Super Doctors Rising Star from 2022-2024. In addition, he was chosen early in his career to participate in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand’s Young Leaders Program. Dr. Somogyi also serves as a Sports Medicine provider for the Texas Stars.
In his free time, Dr. Somogyi enjoys spending time with his wife, an oculoplastic surgeon, and their two young sons. He is an avid traveler, a fan of all sports, and enjoys exploring new restaurants.
Dr. Somogyi sees patients at the South Austin, Lakeway and Kyle offices of Texas Orthopedics. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Somogyi , please call (512) 485-0537 or schedule an appointment online.
Dr. Jason Somogyi was interviewed by Trevor Scott of KEYE TVs We Are Austin about common hand injuries, evaluations and treatment options. Click here to watch Dr. Somogyi’s interview.
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Dr. Jason Somogyi Discusses Kids and Broken Bones in the Summer
- Undergraduate Education:
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Medical School:
- Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago
- Residency:
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago
- Fellowship:
- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, University of Chicago; AO Hand Trauma, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
Meet Grace Gloria, PA-C
Grace Gloria is a Physician Assistant working with Dr. Jason Somogyi as part of his medical team. Grace earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. During her education, Grace worked as a research intern at the University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University.
Prior to joining Texas Orthopedics, Grace worked as a Physician Assistant focusing on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, gaining in-depth clinical experience and excellent patient satisfaction ratings. Her previous experience also includes being employed as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Grace thoroughly enjoys closely interacting with her patients and believes that listening to patients is key to identifying and treating their specific issues. Her medical philosophy is caring for patients on the same level as she would a close friend or family member.
Grace is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, and the Central Texas Physician Assistant Society.
In her free time, Grace loves to spend time with friends, family and participating in outdoor activities.
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Dr. Somogyi sees patients at the South Austin, Lakeway and Kyle offices of Texas Orthopedics. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Somogyi , please call (512) 485-0537 or schedule an appointment online.
