Ronald D. Wheeler, MD
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that the hospital is now offering a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services for all ages. The announcement comes with the arrival of highly experienced orthopedic surgeon Ronald D. Wheeler, MD, to the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. The clinic is located at Suite 225 inside LAMC.
Dr. Wheeler has an extensive background in orthopedics, having trained and conducted research at several prestigious medical institutions throughout the country, including Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York and Stanford University in California. His background includes sports medicine, having served as team physician for many high school and college sports programs. Dr. Wheeler has received numerous honors and has held various teaching and professional appointments. He belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
“I love orthopedics and I love helping people. The patient truly comes first in everything I do,” said Dr. Wheeler. “I pursued this opportunity in Los Alamos because there’s a need for orthopedic services in the wonderful communities throughout our region. I want to get my patients back to enjoying all that our beautiful state has to offer.”
Dr. Wheeler specializes in:
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, ankle and wrist
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Total joint replacements of the hip and knee
- Reverse total shoulder arthroscopy
- Carpal tunnel release
- Sports medicine
“From shoulder to ankle, Dr. Wheeler is ready to help community members overcome their orthopedic issues and get back to the life they love. His arrival is cause for great celebration at our hospital,” LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton said. “Working with our excellent clinic, imaging, OR and rehabilitation teams, Dr. Wheeler will be a tremendous asset for medical care in our community and beyond.”
To schedule care with Dr. Wheeler, call Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at 505.661.9118. Learn more about Dr. Wheeler, complete a free joint assessment and learn more our orthopedic services at LosAlamosMedicalGroup.com.
About Los Alamos Medical Center:
Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. In 2023, we were named a Leapfrog Grade “A” hospital for patient safety, a top hospital in New Mexico by Newsweek and became a Lifepoint Health National Quality Partner. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in “small community hospitals”.