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Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Mexico

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 39 orthopaedic surgeons practising in New Mexico, across Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Gallup, Farmington, Carlsbad and Rio Rancho, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Mexico

  1. Barry R. Maron, MD Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87108
  2. Robert M. Stack, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88005
  3. Elisheva Flink, MD Orthopaedics Gallup, NM 87301
  4. Tyson Christensen, MD Orthopaedics Farmington, NM 87401
  5. Marshall G. Baca, MD Orthopaedics Carlsbad, NM 88220
  6. Matthew Morin, MD Orthopaedics Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  7. Zhinian Wan, MD Orthopaedics Artesia, NM 88210
  8. Leroy Rise, MD Orthopaedics Santa Fe, NM 87505
  9. Allan F. Rickman, MD Orthopaedics Alamogordo, NM 88310
  10. Brian J. Robinson, MD Orthopaedics Silver City, NM 88061
  11. Steven D. Jones, DO Orthopaedics Espanola, NM 87532
  12. Mital S. Patel, MD ORTHOPAEDICS Orthopaedics Las Vegas, NM 87701
  13. Edward A. Jonassen, MD Orthopaedics Hobbs, NM 88240
  14. Culley K. Christensen, MD Orthopaedics Los Alamos, NM 87544
  15. Frank T. Bryant, MD Orthopaedics Roswell, NM 88201
  16. Sean C. Marvil, MD Orthopaedics Taos, NM 87571
  17. Paul M. Legant, MD Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87109
  18. Wayne C. Lindsey, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88005
  19. Catherine G. Hawthorne, MD Orthopaedics Gallup, NM 87301
  20. Adam C. Johnson, MD Orthopaedics Farmington, NM 87401
  21. Gustavo Barrazueta, MD Orthopaedics Carlsbad, NM 88220
  22. Shawn M. Baker, MD Orthopaedics Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  23. Horim Choi, MD Orthopaedics Artesia, NM 88210
  24. John A. Garcia, MD Orthopaedics Santa Fe, NM 87507
  25. Naga Suresh Cheppalli, MD Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87102
  26. Jonathon Struemph, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88011
  27. Randolph L. Copeland, MD Orthopaedics Gallup, NM 87301
  28. Jonathan B. Hancock, DO Orthopaedics Farmington, NM 87401
  29. Donald W. Malone, MD Orthopaedics Carlsbad, NM 88220
  30. Isaac S. Kim, MD Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87131
  31. George D. Harrington, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88011
  32. William L. Barnard, MD Orthopaedics Gallup, NM 87301
  33. Robert C. Stemsrud, MD Orthopaedics Farmington, NM 87401
  34. Richard Ball, MD Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87109
  35. Alan C. Davis, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88011
  36. Letitia L. Bradford, MD Orthopaedics Gallup, NM 87301
  37. Ezequiel Chavez Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87107
  38. Nathan A. Wigner, MD Orthopaedics Las Cruces, NM 88011
  39. Samer Kakish, FRCSTR ORTH, MSC Orthopaedics Albuquerque, NM 87131

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in New Mexico with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in New Mexico?

This page lists 39 orthopaedic surgeons practising in New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Gallup, Farmington, Carlsbad and Rio Rancho, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in New Mexico?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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