Top Orthopedic Surgeons in New Mexico
Looking for an Orthopedic surgeon that you can trust is a daunting task. You do not want to chance that the person you are going to for ankle, knee, hip, or even spinal surgery may not be among the best in their field. Though this is a decision you have to make for yourself after meeting the orthopedic surgeons in person we are giving you a good start. Hopefully an end to your frustration even.
Orthopedic surgery is becoming ever more common as advancements allow for better hip and knee replacements which of course makes the demand for orthopedic surgeons higher. Find the best ones in New Mexico so you can find the surgeon that is right for you and your needs. Something as important as a hip replacement or any other orthopedic surgery, can’t be left to chance and all the time spent researching surgeons around can take up an awful lot of time. So here are the top orthopedic surgeons we have chosen in New Mexico.
C Jan (Jan) Gilmore, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Gilmore specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, with additional expertise in joint replacement and orthopedic trauma. His primary focus is the management of acute and chronic injuries to the knee and shoulder, related to an active lifestyle, and he has specific expertise in the arthroscopic surgical care of rotator cuff injuries and shoulder instability.
Anthony F. Pachelli, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Anthony Pachelli’s practice focuses on arthroscopy and sports medicine. In addition, he is also known to be highly trained in performing arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Anthony Pachelli is a graduate of the University of New Mexico Medical Center.
Dr. John Trotter
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Trotter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience, in surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Trotter is dedicated to being a strong advocate for his patients, an active member of the community and the best orthopedic surgeon he can be.
Matthew W. McKinley, MD
Española, NM
Dr. McKinley, is an orthopedic surgeon at Presbyterian. He earned a medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
Paul M. Legant, MD,CIME
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Legant, an Albuquerque native, is board certified in Independent Medical Examinations and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Legant is a member of the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association, the New Mexico Medical Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners and the Workers’ Compensation Association of New Mexico.
Daniel A. Romanelli, M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Romanelli is board certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He is the New Mexico delegate for American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM). He completed his fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Romanelli is also involved in forensic orthopedics and expert witness through his orthopedic specialties.
Dustin L. Richter, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Richter specializes in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and treats athletes of all ages and activity levels. His practice focuses on arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder, with particular interest in complex knee ligament surgery and arthroscopic treatment of hip femoroacetabular impingement and other related conditions. He also performs surgery for shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Herbert V. Rachelson, MD
Española, NM
Dr. Rachelson, is an orthopedic surgeon at Presbyterian. Dr. Rachelson received his bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College in Ohio. He earned a medical degree at the Catholic University of Louvain in Louvain, Belgium. He completed an internship at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Rachelson completed a general surgery internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.
John Franco, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Franco is a sports medicine physician at New Mexico Orthopaedics. His focus is in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopies, repair of articular cartilage injuries and minimally invasive surgery methods. He believes that orthopaedics has offered him the perfect opportunity to combine his backgrounds in mechanical engineering and kinesiology with his desire to interact with and help others on a daily basis.
Nicholas R. Scarcella, M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Scarcella, comes to the Las Cruces Orthopaedic Associates right out of a fellowship at the Spine Institute of Arizona. Dr. Scarcella is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine procedures. He brings these much-needed unique services to the community.
