Lisa Ochoa

Dr. Lyssa Ochoa is a board-certified vascular surgeon, entrepreneur, and community health leader based in San Antonio, Texas. She is the Founder and CEO of the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular (SAVE) Clinic and Co-Founder and Medical Director of Mission Surgery Center—the only Medicare-accredited ambulatory surgery center on the city’s South Side. Through these institutions, Dr. Ochoa has dedicated her career to reducing the extraordinarily high rates of diabetes-related amputations in underserved communities by combining advanced surgical care with data-driven outreach and prevention programs.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ochoa serves as the Founding Chair of the Center for Health Equity in South Texas (CHEST), a nonprofit uniting academic, private, and nonprofit partners to close the region’s life-expectancy gap through research, education, and innovation. She also leads as President of the CAST Schools Board, advancing equitable, career-connected education for San Antonio’s youth, particularly in STEM and health fields.

A recognized voice in medical leadership, Dr. Ochoa sits on the Executive Committee of the Bexar County Medical Society, serves as 2nd Vice President of the Texas Surgical Society, and represents physicians on the Texas Medical Association’s Council on Socioeconomics. She is a frequent invited speaker on topics ranging from vascular disease and amputation prevention to health equity and social determinants of health, addressing audiences across medical, academic, and civic sectors.

Driven by her roots in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Ochoa’s work reflects a deep commitment to service, mentorship, and collaboration. Whether in the operating room, the classroom, or the boardroom, she continues to champion innovative solutions that improve health outcomes and create healthier futures for the communities most in need.

Dr. Lyssa Ochoa is a board-certified vascular surgeon and founder of the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular (SAVE) Clinic and Mission Surgery Center, the only Medicare-accredited surgery center on San Antonio’s South Side. Dedicated to reducing diabetes-related amputations, she combines advanced surgical care with community-based interventions to improve outcomes in underserved populations. Dr. Ochoa also serves as Founding Chair of the Center for Health Equity in South Texas (CHEST) and President of the CAST Schools Board, leading cross-sector efforts to close life-expectancy gaps, expand health-career pipelines, and address social determinants of health.