"Watch for our new website, http://orthopaedics.unm.edu! This new site will go live on Friday, February 3, 2012."
For over forty years, our physicians have served New Mexicans by caring for their bone and joint health. We specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, tendons, and nerves. Our orthopaedic physicians are experts in the care of patients of all ages who have conditions, such as broken bones, foot and ankle problems, spine injuries and deformities, joint replacement and reconstruction, and hand and shoulder problems.
In order to provide you with the most comprehensive care possible, we often work together with other faculty specialists in pediatrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. At the end of your visit, we will discuss findings and options for your treatment. We look forward to meeting you and giving you our best and most high-quality care. All appointments with orthopaedic physicians are scheduled by calling 505-272-2231.
UNM to Build New Mexico's First Comprehensive Center for Orthopaedic Care
UNM is currently in the design and development phase for building a comprehensive center for orthopaedic care. The new facility would include 48 clinical rooms, 12 inpatient beds, physical therapy and occupational therapy, two dedicated operating rooms, and academic research space. The new facility will be located at the corner of
University and Indian School and
will be attached to the current Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Services Center.
Dr. Cheema Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Tahseen Cheema, MD Professor UNM Department of Orthopaedics has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to start a post Residency Fellowship in Hand Surgery in Pakistan. Pakistan is a developing country of 170 million people. Medical facilities are variable and unevenly distributed and the majority of people do not have access to adequate health care. Hand injuries occur mostly with poor working class people and the number of these injuries has increased tremendously due to the introduction of
machinery at the work place without any regard to safety and education of the workers. Along with the development of a post Residency Fellowship program Dr. Cheema's research efforts will be focused on the changing clinical picture of paralytic disorders in a developing country.
UNMH Receives Pathway to Excellence Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has honored University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH) with the Pathway to Excellence® designation making it one of only 75 hospitals in the nation and the only hospital in New Mexico with the distinction....Read more
Congratulations Dr. Echols!
"I wanted to let you know that one of our UNM Orthopaedic Surgeons, Paul Echols,
MD was honored as one of TRICARE and TriWest's featured providers for Profiles
of Service: "Patriotism in Action." This is a prestigious honor as only six
providers out of thousands in the entire western region (including Alaska and
Hawaii) were chosen to represent provider excellence in service to our Military
Family.
~Paula Hoskins, Director, Provider Network Development
