San
Antonio, TX - Julia Pring is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as
an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare and in
acknowledgment of her work at South Texas Bone and Joint Institute.
To begin her college education, Dr Pring completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Bucknell University in 2000. She then attended Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, earning a Medical degree. Dr. Pring completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS certifies Orthopedic Surgeons and residents who meet the qualifications for patient care in this specialty.
After
completing her education and training, Dr. Pring worked for the Alaska Native
Medical Center in Anchorage. At this Level 2 Trauma Center, she treated
patients throughout the entire state of Alaska. She gained experience treating
many conditions, including complex fractures, severe ligament injuries, joint
replacements, and sporting injuries. Dr. Pring worked there for five years
before relocating to Pennsylvania to be closer to her family. She began practicing
medicine in the Lehigh Valley area in 2014.
Dr.
Pring has been practicing orthopedic surgery for 13 years. She currently treats
patients at South Texas Bone and Joint Institute, where she addresses all
general orthopedic problems. Dr. Pring practices empathy in her work and
listens closely to each patient to determine their best treatment plan. She is
familiar with both standard and complex musculoskeletal system issues. Dr.
Pring uses surgical and non-surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal trauma,
spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and
more. She also works closely with other physicians in different specialties and
will refer her patients if she thinks they will receive more beneficial
care.
Dr.
Pring attributes her success to her exceptional mentors, who guided her
throughout her career, and hopes to mentor others someday. Staying connected to
the medical community, Dr. Pring is actively involved with the Texas Medical
Association, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the Texas Orthopedic
Association. This year IssueWire recognized Dr. Pring for her achievements in
medicine.
In her
free time, Dr. Pring enjoys hiking, walking, playing tennis, and spending time
with her family, and her two giant schnauzers. She is a competitive curler who
previously competed in the World Winter Masters Games in Austria in
2020.
For
more information, visit www.southtexasbone.com.
