Orthopedic, Spine, Total Joint, Hand & Sports Medicine Specialist
Orthopaedics • Albuquerque, NM • Since 1985 • Multiple locations in Albuquerque area and Rio Rancho locations
About
New Mexico Orthopaedics is a physician-owned orthopedic practice in Albuquerque, NM, serving the Albuquerque-metro area since 1985. It offers comprehensive, in-house care across orthopedic subspecialties—spine, sports medicine, and total joint surgery—plus diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation within one practice. The team includes specialists in sports-related trauma, arthritis, osteoporosis, and general muscle, joint, bone, and spine injuries. The organization operates five offices in the Albuquerque area, including its headquarters at 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Ste 410. They emphasize coordinated care by orthopedic, sports medicine, and spine physicians under one roof. For a patient seeking an orthopedic spine, total joint, hand, or sports medicine specialist in Albuquerque, NM, this practice provides diagnosis through rehabilitation in a single, physician-owned setting.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110; 8220 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87113; 2101 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone
Clinic: (505) 724-4300; Rio Rancho Clinic: (505) 724-4700; NE Heights PT: (505) 336-2874
grievance@nmortho.net
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services does New Mexico Orthopaedics provide?
Orthopaedics with spine, total joint, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedic, and pediatric spine care, with diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation within one practice.
Where are the clinics located?
Locations include Winrock Clinic & PT (Albuquerque), NE Heights PT (Albuquerque), Rio Rancho Clinic & PT (Rio Rancho), and more throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Deana Mercer): 4.0/5.0 (30 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Andrew Paterson): 4.6/5.0 (23 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Robert Schenck Jr): 3.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Burk): 4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin McGee): 4.5/5.0 (33 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Richard Meredick): 5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Eric C. Benson): 3.6/5.0 (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Excellent surgical skills and positive long-term outcomes
- Attentive bedside manner and empathetic communication
- Clear explanations of conditions and treatment options
- High levels of trust in specialists for complex procedures (spine, joint, hand)
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in the office
- Concerns regarding office scheduling and administrative efficiency
- Occasional dissatisfaction with treatment plans (e.g., preference for conservative treatment over immediate surgery)
"This brilliant spine surgeon has a heart, too. Always professional, leaves no question unanswered. Patient, kind and talented. One couldn't ask for a better orthopaedic surgeon."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Andrew Paterson)"He is a good listener and very empathetic. He is just superb in every way: in communication, skill and expertise and following up."
— Lovelace Health System (Dr. Christopher Hanosh)"She has always been kind, considerate, empathetic, and ready to answer any question I have spending however much time is needed."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Deana Mercer)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Dustin L. Richter, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Laurence R. Laudicina, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard B. Meredick, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Rebecca A. Dutton, MD - Physiatrist in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Brant A. Bermudez, OT - Occupational Therapist In Private Practice Specialist in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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