About Us

Mission Statement:
Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio’s mission is to be the preeminent provider of medical and surgical care to all athletes and active individuals.

Core Values and Beliefs:
· We make every decision in the best interest of our patients
· We strive for Service Excellence by providing compassionate, friendly, accessible care to all
· We apply research based information and technology to meet the needs of our patients
· We are a team, every member is important and accountable to the team
· We embrace our responsibility as educators of every medical professional in our community
· We support our community by being active in community service associations and foundations
· We will build our reputation one patient at a time

	Meet Dr. Schmidt: David R. Schmidt, M.D., received his medical training at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio where he also completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed fellowships in Sports Medicine and knee surgery in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. He has been in private practice since 1986. He served as physician for the US Olympic Festival, the World University Games in Japan, the Olympic Games in Atlanta and the NBA All-Star Game. He currently serves as the team physician for the NBA San Antonio Spurs, WNBA Silver Stars, Trinity University and many local high schools. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His expertise is in knee surgery and cartilage repair/restoration.

	Meet Dr. Saenz: Paul S. Saenz, D.O., a native San Antonian, received his medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his Family Practice training in Phoenix, AZ followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship in Seattle, WA. He returned to San Antonio in 1988 and established himself as the city's first Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist. He serves as a team physician for the NBA San Antonio Spurs, the WNBA Silver Stars, the San Antonio Missions Double A Baseball Club, and USA Boxing. He was appointed to the medical staff for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and for 1998 Goodwill Games in New York City. He will serve as team physician for the USA Pentathlon at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He is Board Certified in both Family Practice and Sports Medicine.

	Meet Dr. Curtis: After graduating from UT-Austin, Dr. Ralph J. “Bud” Curtis received his medical training at the UT Medical School in San Antonio, where he also completed a residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed a post graduate fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at the UT Health Science Center – San Antonio and has been a clinical faculty member since 1986. He has authored six text book chapters in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Curtis is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves as a team physician for many San Antonio area high schools and the University of the Incarnate Word. He is the shoulder consultant for the NBA San Antonio Spurs, the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, the San Antonio Missions AA Baseball Club and USA Swimming. Dr. Curtis is a past President of the Texas Society of Sports medicine. He is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.

	Meet Dr. Palomera: A native of San Antonio, Timothy S. Palomera M.D., performed both his undergraduate and medical training in the Alamo City where he received his medical degree from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1997. After graduation from the Family Medicine Residency Program, where he served as Chief Resident he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is board certified in Family Medicine. He serves as Team Physician for the AHL San Antonio Rampage, WNBA Silver Stars, Trinity University and several local high schools. He specializes in the non-operative treatment of sports injuries including the treatment of injuries to the head, spine, and upper and lower extremities.

	Meet Dr. Allen: Dr. Marque A. Allen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rowen University. He received his medical training at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Allen received residency training in foot and ankle surgery within The Thomas Jefferson University, Health System in Philadelphia, followed by fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Allen holds associate membership in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Fellowship status in the American College of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He also serves on the advisory board for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Quarterly and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

	Meet Dr. Steffen: Dr. Richard T. Steffen received his medical training from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida and performed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland, AFB. He is board certified in Orthopadic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has completed his fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in surgical treatment of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries.