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John Chance, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a sports medicine subspecialty certificate. He provides patients in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas, with the best in orthopaedic care at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. 

Growing up, Dr. Chance was very active in sports and was exposed to orthopedic surgeons early on. His studies ultimately turned toward medicine and orthopaedics as a career. The ability to restore someone's function and quality of life is the passion that drives him. Dr. Chance enjoys getting acquainted with each patient to understand their concerns and expectations. This is how he can confidently diagnose and create a treatment plan, whether it's nonsurgical or surgical.

Dr. Chance earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and went on to complete an internship in general surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He stayed at Brooke Army Medical Center for his orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Chance is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Orthopedic Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Bexar County Medical Society. 

Dr. Chance served in the United States Army Medical Corps until February 2009. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service while acting as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Abu Ghraib, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The military helped shape Dr. Chance's career. He gained broad experience, which included treatment of complex sports injuries, as well as the trauma associated with a combat zone. His specialty interests include arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, hip and knee joint replacement, and fractures.

At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Chance's clinical assistants are Raquel Rubio, Medical Assistant, and Ashley Tubb, PA.

Matthew Napierala, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Napierala specializes in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. 

Dr. Napierala graduated magna cum laude with a double bachelor's degree in biology and political science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2005. Four years later, he earned his medical doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, where he graduated cum laude.

From 2009 to 2014, Dr. Napierala completed his orthopaedic surgery internship and residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His expert skill and dedication to his training earned Dr. Napierala the coveted title of administrative chief resident during the final year of his residency.

In 2019, Dr. Napierala completed a shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious University of Washington in Seattle. He also served as an acting instructor at the school while he finished his training.

Today, Dr. Napierala uses his specialized training to diagnose and treat a broad range of orthopaedic conditions. From frozen shoulder and elbow pain to carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis, Dr. Napierala provides effective treatment to relieve pain and restore function to the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Napierala is a skilled surgeon who offers arthroscopic treatments to repair rotator cuff tears and other injuries. He also uses nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy and cortisone injections, to repair damage.

Dr. Napierala is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and currently holds medical licenses in Texas, Washington, and Nebraska. He belongs to many professional organizations.

Donald N. Hope, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He practices at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, with locations in Live Oak, Schertz, and San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hope specializes in primary hip and knee replacement, as well as complex and revision joint replacements.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Hope completed an accelerated B.S./M.D. program at Youngstown State University and Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine, where he was selected for the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

After obtaining his medical degree in 2010, Dr. Hope entered active duty in the United States Army, completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2016, including a year of research. During this time, he had the privilege of caring for our nation’s wounded warriors.

The Army selected Dr. Hope to undergo additional subspecialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, focusing on complex hip and knee surgery, including total joints, revision surgery, and periprosthetic fracture management.

Upon completing his training in 2017, Dr. Hope served at San Antonio Military Medical Center, where he held various roles over time, including Chief of the Adult Reconstruction Service, Chair of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery program, and Associate Residency Program Director for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. He was honored with several teaching awards for graduate medical education through the orthopaedic surgery residency program.

During his active duty time, Dr. Hope deployed to Afghanistan as the Deputy Commander of Clinical Services at a NATO Role 2E Hospital and later to Iraq and Syria as the Chief Medical Officer for Operation Inherent Resolve.

Dr. Hope enjoys a subspecialty practice that allows him to implement personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Additionally, he incorporates protocols and technology that facilitate rapid recovery after surgery.

Outside of orthopaedics, Dr. Hope spends time with his wife and four children. He enjoys riding horses and volunteers with the medical committee and Justin Sports Medicine Team at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Patrick Simon, MD, is proud to provide high-quality care as part of the exceptional team at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. The practice has locations in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas. 

After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Dr. Simon completed his residency with the University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He continues to maintain active memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. 

Dr. Simons' interest in orthopedic surgery began during medical school when he was able to rotate through different areas of medicine. He was on an emergency medicine rotation when he observed the orthopedic surgeons take care of trauma patients with serious injuries. From that moment, he decided to pursue a career in orthopaedics.

At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Simon enjoys the ability to improve the lives of patients with injuries or chronic pain. A patient with painful arthritis in the knee can often return to a normal, pain-free life after knee replacement surgery. Seeing happy patients come back over the years is very satisfying for Dr. Simon. 

Dr. Simon finds joy in seeing patients and discussing their problems. He takes a slightly more conservative approach to patient care and is happy to be able to provide surgical and nonsurgical options for his patients. Working together with the patient, he goes through all the options before determining the best approach for each individual person. His goal is to help his patients achieve pain-free activities as much as possible. Dr. Simon identifies the things that are holding them back from accomplishing their lifestyle goals and finds either surgical or nonsurgical treatment options.

Dr. Simon's team includes Julia Tyler, PA-C and Catherine Johnson, PA-C