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.
Ernesto Otero-Lopez, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Otero-Lopez is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Otero’s goal with every patient is to listen to them and provide the best possible treatment plan for their spine concerns. With thorough evaluation of their situation and goals, Dr. Otero is able to tailor a treatment plan for his patients that is based on what is medically in their best interests.
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.
Paul Saiz, M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Saiz is board certified in Spine Surgery and board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He joined LCOA in 2007 and is also one of the three bilingual physicians of the group. His specialty includes all diseases and disorders of the spine. Dr. Saiz is the only board certified spine surgeon in Southern New Mexico.
Kari Babinski, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Babinski specializes in general orthopedics and sports medicine at New Mexico Orthopaedics. Part of his practice involves working with athletes recovering from injuries in various sports including volleyball, basketball, skiing, football and soccer.
Dr. Miguel A. Pirela-Cruz
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Pirela-Cruz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in surgery of the hand and wrist. Dr. Cruz has served as a surgeon for the military for 30 years, all over the country. He is also an accomplished medical illustrator and professor.
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.
A. John Kiburz IV, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. John Kiburz is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, who joined New Mexico Orthopaedics in 2009. Dr. Kiburz is especially drawn to the practice of orthopaedics because many of the lifestyle-limiting injuries encountered can be successfully treated.
Douglas R. Dodson, DO
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Dodson has been with The New Mexico Bone and Joint Institute since 1994. He is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in Total Joint Replacements. In addition performing joint replacements, Dr. Dodson has experience and interest in surgeries involving the hands, shoulder and knees, as well as caring for fractures and ligament injuries. He delivers non operative treatment for back pain and is known as a worker compensation specialist.
Joshua Carothers, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Carothers is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose practice focuses on total knee and hip replacements at the acclaimed New Mexico Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, one of the Centers of Excellence at New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates.
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.