
John Paul Rodriguez, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

J.P. Rodriguez, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician, specializing in arthroscopy and biologic treatments. During his Fellowship training under Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Rodriguez treated some of the best athletes in the world, including players from the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. He has extensive training in the treatment of “Tommy John” injuries (Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction) and youth injury prevention.
Dr. Rodriguez specializes in treating shoulders, knees and elbows.
Shoulder
- Sports Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Athroscopy
- Rotator Cuff injuries
- Shoulder Bursitis
Knee
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) repair
- Meniscus tear
- Knee arthritis
- Knee Athroscopy
- Total Knee Replacement
Elbow
- Elbow Arthritis
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Pitcher’s elbow
- Bicep Tendon tear
Therapy
- Blood flow Restriction Training (BRT)
He was selected for the prestigious Herodicus Society traveling fellowship as one of the most promising young surgeons in the country. Dr. Rodriguez currently volunteers his time as the team physician for Cedar Park High School and formally for the Texas Stars hockey team. Most recently, Dr. Rodriguez was recognized by his peers as a 2021 Austin Monthly Top Doctor and Texas Super Doctors Rising Star.
Dr. J.P. Rodriguez is an active member of the teaching faculty of Dell Medical School’s Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program where he is working to advance the field of musculoskeletal care and training the next generation of physicians and surgeons. Learn more.
- Undergraduate Education:
- Rice University, Houston, TX
- Medical School:
- University of California, San Francisco, CA
- Residency:
- Orthopedic Surgery, San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program
- Fellowship:
- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, FL
- Board Certified:
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Meet Victoria (Tori) LaBrie, MA, LAT, ATC
Tori LaBrie graduated from Whitworth University, where she studied Athletic Training while playing volleyball. After graduation, she became a graduate assistant athletic trainer at University of Nebraska Omaha while receiving her Masters in Exercise Science. While at Omaha, she had direct oversite of the softball, soccer, swim and dive programs. Tori also assisted in coverage of hockey, basketball, and volleyball as needed. Having a long time interest in athletics and sports medicine, Tori thrived being able to combine her two passions at the college level. After graduating, she went on to be the athletic trainer at Texas A&M, working primarily with their men’s and women’s swim and dive program. She then became the athletic trainer at St. Edward’s University in Austin, working with the baseball and women’s soccer and golf programs.
In the Spring of 2021, Tori joined Dr. Rodriguez’s team as an athletic trainer involved in day to day clinic functions, surgery and the rehab process for patients. Tori also acts as a liaison for local high school athletic trainers and athletes of all levels. Her goal is to help create a great sports medicine line of care for their patients. She brings an array of expertise in the orthopedics and sports medicine field to the practice, as she shares the same drive and passion caring for patients and athletes. Tori says, “Athletic training allows me to combine my passions, helping people prevent injury, and get back to their desired level of activity after injury or surgery.”
Certifications:
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- RockTape Kinesiology tape and IASTM
- Functional Anatomy
- Mulligan Manual Therapy
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NSPA Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach
When Tori is not busy educating herself and seeking more certifications, she enjoys working out, attending athletic events, reading, and exploring the Texas Hill Country.
REVIEWS
Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at the Kyle, Cedar Park and Northwest Austin offices of Texas Orthopedics. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rodriguez, please call (512) 485-0530 or schedule an appointment online.