Armando Elizondo III, MD

Meet Armando Elizondo III, MD

Armando Elizondo, MD, is a distinguished General Surgeon at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Elizondo is pivotal in delivering high-quality surgical care to patients across South Texas. Dr. Elizondo's clinical expertise spans a broad range of surgical capabilities, especially regarding the innovative applications of robotic surgery in hernia repairs, gallbladder disease, emergency surgery, and gastrointestinal operations. He is also equally skilled with laparoscopic and open surgery.

A native of Laredo, TX, Dr. Elizondo's journey in medicine began with a degree in Biology and a minor in Music from Texas A&M International University. He pursued his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch, followed by a comprehensive general surgery residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine/Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. During his residency, Dr. Elizondo distinguished himself as a certified Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) instructor and mastered utilization of the DaVinci robotic surgical platforms.

Dr. Elizondo's commitment to excellence extends beyond his technical skills. He was elected by his peers to the Gold Humanism Honor Society and holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the American College of Surgeons. His approach to patient care is characterized by compassion, honesty, precision, and an unwavering dedication to staying up to date on the latest advancements in surgical care.

Outside of the operating room, Dr. Elizondo's passions include music, reflected in his past roles as a cellist in the Galveston Symphony Orchestra and Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra and his involvement in local bands as a guitarist. His other interests include fishing, cooking, attending Texas Country music shows, and exploring new restaurants with his wife. Dr. Armando Elizondo delivers exceptional, personally tailored care, bringing together a wealth of clinical knowledge, surgical skill, and a commitment to patient-centered care in San Antonio, Texas.