About the Doctor

Dr. Anthony Echo is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas, with a highly specialized focus on sports hernia and adductor tendon injuries in athletes, as well as peripheral nerve surgery including thoracic outlet syndrome and complex nerve injuries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Class of 2005, and completed his Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine (2005–2011). He further refined his expertise through a Fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Stanford University (2011–2012), a Fellowship in Nerve Surgery at the Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Consortium (2012), and an Externship in Sports Hernias at Aspetar Hospital in Qatar (2015) — one of the world’s leading sports medicine institutions.
Dr. Echo brings a rare combination of plastic surgical skill and sports medicine expertise, making him a sought-after specialist for athletes dealing with groin injuries, nerve entrapments, and soft tissue conditions. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and has been featured in press coverage related to breast cancer reconstructive surgery. An active researcher, Dr. Echo has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Cureus, and Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. He is currently accepting new patients at his Houston, TX practice.

Dr. Anthony Echo

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon  |  Sports & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Specialist  |  Houston, TX

Key highlights of Dr. Echo’s practice include:

• Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Specialized expertise in sports hernia and adductor tendon injuries in athletes
• Advanced training in peripheral nerve surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome
• Fellowship-trained in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Stanford University
• Fellowship-trained in Nerve Surgery at Washington University
• Externship in Sports Hernias at Aspetar Hospital, Qatar
• Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Member, Texas Medical Association (TMA)
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed surgical and sports medicine journals
• Currently accepting new patients in Houston, TX

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – Class of 2005

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine – Plastic Surgery (Integrated), 2005 – 2011

Fellowship / Additional Training

Stanford Health Care / Stanford University – Fellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2011 – 2012

Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital / SLCH Consortium – Fellowship, Nerve Surgery, 2012

Aspetar Hospital (Qatar) – Externship, Sports Hernias, 2015

Certifications & Licensure

• American Board of Plastic Surgery – Board Certified, Plastic Surgery
• California State Medical License – Active (2010 – Present)
• Texas State Medical License – Active (2011 – 2027)
• Maryland State Medical License – 2011 – 2014
• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification – EpicCare Ambulatory EMR (2012)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Echo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions, particularly in athletes and active individuals:

• Sports hernia (athletic pubalgia)
• Adductor tendon injuries and groin strains
• Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
• Peripheral nerve injuries and entrapments
• Nerve compression syndromes
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Soft tissue injuries in athletes
• Post-surgical nerve pain and scar complications
• Breast reconstruction (post-mastectomy)
• Complex wound reconstruction

Medical Procedures Performed

• Sports hernia surgical repair
• Adductor tendon repair and reconstruction
• Peripheral nerve decompression and repair
• Thoracic outlet syndrome surgical decompression
• Nerve grafting and neurolysis
• Reconstructive microsurgery
• Breast reconstruction (flap and implant-based)
• Soft tissue reconstruction and wound closure
• Scar revision surgery
• Brachial plexus surgery
• Carpal and cubital tunnel release
• Diagnostic nerve and musculoskeletal evaluations

Services Offered

Dr. Anthony Echo offers a uniquely specialized range of plastic and reconstructive surgical services, with a particular focus on athletes and individuals with complex nerve and soft tissue conditions. His practice is built on the intersection of plastic surgery, sports medicine, and peripheral nerve surgery — a combination that is exceptionally rare and highly sought after by professional and recreational athletes alike. Each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized surgical plan tailored to their specific injury, activity level, and recovery goals.

For athletes suffering from sports hernias or adductor tendon injuries, Dr. Echo offers expert surgical repair designed to facilitate a full return to sport. For patients with nerve conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome or peripheral nerve entrapments, he provides advanced nerve decompression and reconstruction techniques developed through his fellowship training at Stanford and Washington University. Additionally, Dr. Echo performs complex reconstructive procedures for patients requiring breast reconstruction or soft tissue repair following trauma or cancer surgery.

A summary of services provided by Dr. Echo’s practice:

• Sports hernia diagnosis and surgical repair
• Adductor tendon injury evaluation and reconstruction
• Peripheral nerve surgery and decompression
• Thoracic outlet syndrome surgical management
• Reconstructive microsurgery
• Breast reconstruction (post-mastectomy)
• Nerve grafting and complex nerve repair
• Soft tissue and wound reconstruction
• Scar revision and post-surgical care
• Athlete-focused surgical consultations and recovery planning
• Second opinion consultations for nerve and sports injuries

Accepted Insurances

Please contact the office directly to confirm insurance acceptance. Commonly accepted plans may include:

• Medicare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Humana
• Texas Medicaid
• Most major PPO and HMO plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Primary Office

Address: 6560 Fannin Street, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77030

Phone: +1 (713) 441-6100

Fax: +1 (713) 790-2078

Hospital Affiliations

• Houston Methodist Hospital – Houston, TX
• Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals – Houston, TX

Selected Publications

Dr. Echo has contributed to peer-reviewed surgical and sports medicine literature, including:

• “Is Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Appropriately Valued?” – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, November 2024
• “Chatting Up the Next Big Thing: Generating Novel Ideas for Systematic Reviews in Breast Reconstruction Research Using Chat-GPT” – Cureus, June 2024
• “A High Incidence of Perineal Post-Related Complications After Hip Arthroscopy” – Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, February 2024

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Member
• Texas Medical Association (TMA) – Member