Orthopedics | Carlsbad, Artesia, New Mexico
Sports Medicine • Artesia, NM
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Carlsbad, Artesia, New Mexico
Phone
(575) 628-0312
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 4.1 out of 5 stars (aggregate for specialists in Artesia) (Approximately 50 reviews across providers in the area)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gustavo Barrazueta): 5 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly stated (based on individual provider reviews))
Patients praise
- Attentive and caring bedside manner
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Skilled and professional surgical care
- Close-to-home specialized care options for Carlsbad residents
Common complaints
- Legal proceedings involving Artesia General Hospital related to the False Claims Act (dismissed)
"Amazing doctor, listens and attentive and cares about his patients. Did a great job on my injury and has the best bedside manners I have ever experienced."
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Gustavo Barrazueta"He is an AMAZING orthopedic surgeon that is very personable and very skilled at his job! Completely put my mind at ease and is actually interested in you as a person… he LISTENS!"
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Gustavo BarrazuetaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Amy Wishard | Artesia General Hospital — Nov 3, 2025
- MRI in Artesia | Artesia General Hospital — Oct 30, 2025
- Julia Wright, PT - Physical Therapist in Artesia, NM — May 14, 2026
- Debbie Pierce — Jun 19, 2026
- Julie Phelps, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Carlsbad, NM — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in Artesia
Northwestern Medicine is a nonprofit health system based in Chicago, affiliated with Northwestern University. It operates 10 hospitals and a network of physician offices and urgent care centers across the region, with flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital. While focused on general medical care and research, the provided highlights show no specific “Sports Medicine Artesia” location or program in Artesia. If you’re seeking Northwestern Medicine Sports Medicine services in Artesia (likely Artesia, CA), this page describes the broader Northwestern Medicine system in Illinois and its core specialties, not a California-based sports medicine site. For location-specific sports medicine offerings, consider checking Northwestern Medicine’s regional sites or contacting their patient services.
Orthopedic Services at Artesia General Hospital - What it is: A nonprofit regional healthcare provider with an orthopedic department offering evaluation and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. - Location: Artesia General Hospital, 702 N 13th St, Artesia, NM 88210; also serves patients at the hospital’s other facilities in Carlsbad and Roswell, NM. - Services likely offered: Orthopedic consultation, diagnostics, non-surgical management, and surgical care as part of the hospital’s orthopedic program (Spanish-speaking ortho team available). - Context: Part of Artesia General Hospital’s broader services which include ER, primary care, walk-in clinic, behavioral health, and more; facility is DNV-accredited. - Additional notes: The hospital emphasizes patient understanding of treatment steps, including language support in Spanish for orthopedic care.
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