Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr, MD

Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr, MD

Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr, MD

Hip Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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About Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr

"With two decades of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, I am committed to delivering thorough evaluations, clear communication, and personalized treatment plans to ensure a successful recovery."

Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr., MD has joined Houston Methodist as an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, hip, knee and lower‑extremity conditions, and shoulder surgery. He brings two decades of clinical experience to the Houston community, including advanced training through the HSS/Keller Army Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship, and earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University. Before joining Houston Methodist, Dr. Lanzi practiced in El Paso as part of the US Army, where he treated a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and served as a team physician for multiple Division I, Olympic and professional athletes/teams. He has been recognized for his thorough, patient‑focused care and exceptional outcomes.

Clinical Interests

  • Arthroscopy
  • Biceps tears
  • Cartilage restoration/transplant
  • Fractures
  • Hip preservation
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Ligament reconstruction 
  • Meniscal tears
  • Meniscal transplant
  • Patellar instability
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder instability
  • Sports medicine
  • Tendon ruptures

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
  • All Saver/United Healthcare
  • BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
  • BCBS PPO Wespath
  • Bind Surest UHC
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Edge
  • Blue Essentials
  • Blue Essentials Access
  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
  • Cigna Allegiance OAP
  • Cigna Allegiance PPO
  • Cigna APWU
  • Cigna C-24 Network
  • Cigna Choice Fund
  • Cigna EPO
  • Cigna Global Health Benefits (International)
  • Cigna Great West
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Indemnity
  • Cigna LocalPlus
  • Cigna NALC
  • Cigna Network
  • Cigna Network Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna Qualcare
  • Cigna Shared Administration OAP
  • Cigna Shared Administration PPO
  • Cigna SureFit
  • Community Health Choice Medicare Advantage HMO DSNP
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
  • DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
  • DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)
  • Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878
  • GeoBlue
  • HealthSmart Accel PPO
  • HealthSmart Payors Organization
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus/Choice
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PHCS Healthy Directions
  • PHCS MEDI-SHARE
  • PHCS PPO
  • PHCS/Multiplan Practitioner & Ancillary Only
  • Sana Benefits
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Board Certification
  • Orthopedic Surgery | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
  • Sports Medicine | Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York
Residency
  • Orthopaedic Surgery | Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
Doctor of Medicine
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Bachelor of Science
  • Chemistry/Life Sciences | United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages

  • English
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

Office Locations

FAQ

Can I schedule an appointment online with Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr online today.
Is Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr is accepting new patients. You can view Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr's next available appointment and schedule online.
What insurance does Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr accept?
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What practice does Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr work at?
Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr works at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
Where is Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr office located?
How do patients rate Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr in reviews?
138 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr's profile.
What languages does Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr speak?
Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr, or the office, speaks English.
What are Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr's specialties?
Dr. Joseph T. Lanzi, Jr is a specialist in Hip Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
4.9 out of 5
(138 Ratings, 21 Comments)
  • 4.8
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9
    Provider showed concern
  • 4.9
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Sep 20, 2026
    Dr Lanzi is an excellent, professional and very patient-oriented pbysician. You can tell he truly cares about doing the right thing for his patients. He also has a way of talking with patients in a very understandable way giving the patient the ability to choose what is best for them.
  • Sep 8, 2026
    The doctor was confident, competent but attentive and straightforward. Appreciated his professionalism and bedside manner.
  • Aug 30, 2026
    Dr Lanzy is top shelf..Very professional.
  • Aug 21, 2026
    Dr. Lanzi, was great he explained everything very well and gave me his recommendations I recommend him today to a man I meet
  • Aug 20, 2026
    I was impressed with Dr. Lanzi. He was clear and direct in his diagnosis and prescribed a very satisfactory treatment plan for my problem.
  • Aug 16, 2026
    Excellent care with appropriate action to address and resolve my issues.
  • Aug 6, 2026
    Good communication skills, very professional and caring. Ready to assist me in getting better. Also explained the steps in managing my complaints..