Dr. Alex J. Urteaga, D.P.M., FACFAS

Personal and Professional Bio

Leading podiatrist Alex Urteaga, DPM, provides high-quality foot and ankle care to patients throughout New Braunfels, Texas. At Foot and Ankle Clinic of Central Texas, Dr. Urteaga takes a conservative approach to care, utilizing the latest advancements in technology.

Dr. Urteaga was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. After high school, he attend... Read more

Leading podiatrist Alex Urteaga, DPM, provides high-quality foot and ankle care to patients throughout New Braunfels, Texas. At Foot and Ankle Clinic of Central Texas, Dr. Urteaga takes a conservative approach to care, utilizing the latest advancements in technology.

Dr. Urteaga was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. After high school, he attended Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas, and completed his undergraduate pre-medical studies at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He then attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, graduating number two in his class as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Urteaga completed his internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, followed by his surgical residency at the Scott and White/Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Temple, Texas. Since 1997, he has been in private practice in New Braunfels. Dr. Urteaga is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

In addition to practicing at the Foot & Ankle Clinic of Central Texas, Dr. Urteaga is a clinical faculty member at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and a consulting staff physician at the Christus Santa Rosa Hospital and Christus Santa Rosa Ambulatory Surgical Center. He has also served as a lecturer at the Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes series at the Westside Community Center.

Dr. Urteaga is a Diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a member of Podiatric Physicians Providing Comprehensive Care, and an Associate of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He is also affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Urteaga lives locally with his wife of 17 years, Dr. Maria Lomba, sons Alejandro and Ian, and daughter, Gabrielle. He is a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. During his limited leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, cycling, golf, weight training, boating, and all aspects of Aggie football and Spurs basketball. Read less