Dr. Joshua Carothers, MEDICAL, DOCTOR, MD | Santa Fe, NM | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Joshua Carothers specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing 24 years of experience to help patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke University Hospital in 2002. Dr. Carothers is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Carothers practices at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and maintains an affiliation with Lovelace Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as knee osteoarthritis and joint pain. His surgical expertise includes knee surgery procedures, and he works closely with patients through physical therapy to support their recovery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

16 Ratings
24 years of experience
42 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Duke University Hospital
11 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Awful bedside manner! Nothing but pain since. Avoid "Dr" Carothers. Go anywhere else

July 25th, 2023

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Terrible pain since seeing it. Awful bedside manner. Cares about business not patient! Avoid thid awful " Dr"

July 25th, 2023

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He cares about business not patients! Unhelpful, and careless! In total pain Do NOT us this "Dr" Carothers. You will live to regret it!

July 25th, 2023

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I recently had my right hip replaced by Dr. Carothers and his team and I feel I got the best possible care from him. My limp is gone, my legs are even, and after two weeks I stopped using a walker and cane. I can sleep through the night now whereas before surgery I tossed and turned. Excellent job!

May 10th, 2023

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Dr.Carothers replaced my left knee on Dec.8,2017. In less than two months, I was fully recovered. My surgical scar is barely visible. In my opinion ,Dr. Carothers is an outstanding surgeon, and if I ever need orthopaedic surgery in the future he will do it ! I cannot say enough good things about Dr.Carothers. Sincerely, Patrick Kinsella

March 26th, 2018

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Recently had a full hip replacement after many months of debilitating pain. Days after the surgery I had less pain and more mobility. Dr. Carothers explained the procedure thoroughly, explaining pros of posterior replacement over anterior replacement and offered to put me in touch a surgeon that performed the anterior procedure. Glad I stayed with Dr. Carothers. Great improvement in my quality of life!

March 4th, 2018

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Over the past 7 months, I have undergone double knee replacement. I chose Dr. Carothers to do both. I feel so lucky to have found him. He is a very gifted surgeon, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. I have had a chance to recover and can walk again with no pain. He has truly given my life back to me, and for that, I am so grateful.

February 9th, 2018

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Dr. Carother's outstanding surgeon! He replaced my husbands knee and literally changed his life! He had several dr's tell him this couldnt be done. My huband saw dr. Carothers one time and the confidence that he showed was more than we could ask for. Sam was out for 7 weeks total went back to work and his been walking and running. He hadnt been able to do any of those for years. Thank you to all your team... Couldn't say enough!

November 29th, 2017

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October 27th, 2017

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Dr. Carothers is highly professional and extraordinarily skilled. He has replaced both of my hips, and in each circumstance I was delighted by the outcome.

October 21st, 2017

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic

2968 Rodeo Park Dr W Ste 150Santa Fe, NM 87505

Tel: (505) 982-5014


Dr. Joshua Carothers, MEDICAL, DOCTOR, MD	Dr. David Wiley Caldwell	Dr. Oren H Ellis	Dr. James Richard Buchanan
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.4 (16 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	68 Years of Experience	58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Santa Fe , NM	Santa Fe , NM	Santa Fe , NM	Santa Fe , NM
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine	Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth	Med School: The University of Texas Southwestern	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Hospital2002

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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What languages does Dr. Joshua Carothers speak?: Dr. Joshua Carothers speaks English.

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