The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Albuquerque, NM

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Albuquerque, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Albuquerque, NM. Of these, 128 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Megan Sofka
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Desert Sky Osteopathy

    1208 Princeton Dr Se, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Sofka is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Coccydynia, and Painful Menstrual Periods.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Lovelace Medical Towers-Orthopedics

    500 Walter St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hanosh is a Sports Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Hanosh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Tripuraneni is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Tripuraneni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Tripuraneni is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    8020 Constitution Pl NE Ste 202, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Cronk is an Interventional Radiologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Cronk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Ureterocele, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Junick is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Junick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Junick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Racca is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Racca is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Racca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    New Mexico Clinical Research Osteoporosis Center Inc

    300 Oak St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Lewiecki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lewiecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Lewiecki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    University Of New Mexico Hospital-Bernalillo County Medical Center

    1209 University Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Smoker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Smoker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Enlarged Liver, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of New Mexico Ems Consortium

    1 University Of New Mexico, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ishan Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Anemia, Sepsis, Cordotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    University Of New Mexico Ems Consortium

    1 University Of New Mexico, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Hillman is a Radiologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Hillman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Optum Community Center

    4010 Montgomery Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerhard Nyase is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Nyase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Nyase is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    8020 Constitution Pl NE Ste 202, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Brooks is a Radiologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Optum Jefferson

    4600 Jefferson Ln NE Ste A, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Romero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    504 Elm St Ne, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samer Kakish is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Kakish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Mikola is a Hand Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mikola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wascher is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Wascher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deana Mercer is a Hand Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Trapeziectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Morrell is a Hand Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Morrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Symphalangism Distal, Rhizarthrosis, and Fasciotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Osteoarthritis doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Osteoarthritis doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Osteoarthritis doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Osteoarthritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Osteoarthritis doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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