Dr. Ronald D. Wheeler, MD | Los Alamos, NM | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Ronald Wheeler specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, establishing a strong foundation for his surgical career. With 52 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Wheeler has developed extensive knowledge in treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

Dr. Wheeler is affiliated with Paris Community Hospital and practices at multiple locations in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Emmett, Idaho. He treats patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, and arm fractures. His surgical and diagnostic services include extremity X-rays and arthrograms, which help visualize joint structures for accurate diagnosis. Dr. Wheeler also incorporates physical therapy into treatment plans to help patients regain strength and mobility. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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29 Ratings
52 years of experience
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
14 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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All of my appointments with Dr. Wheeler have been nothing but good. He is a very smart and knowledgeable man in orthopedics.

August 25th, 2021

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Just a super nice guy !

July 21st, 2021

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Very good

June 9th, 2021

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He did my knee and he's great now waiting on mri results but yet again I chose you because your the best

May 8th, 2021

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Dr Wheeler is a very thorough doctor. He takes his time at each of my appts answering every question and explaining things to me detail.

July 14th, 2020

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Had a small injury to my knee and Dr. Wheeler was methodical in his approach to not first recommend surgery. Wanted to work on developing surround muscles of the area first to help long term outcome of care.

November 26th, 2019

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This guy was my mothers surgeon in Turlock, California. He did a lot more harm than good. I feel so sorry for this poor coummuity.

May 29th, 2019

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Had a ganglion cyst that Dr Wheeler quickly identified and set up a course of action. Had it removed without incident and follow up care was great! I would definitely recommend him. He has his own personality which didn’t bother me ... found him humorous.

March 26th, 2019

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Although I was only visiting while on vacation after airport incident which resulted in knee injury, I had hoped for a consultation and temporary treatment plan. Dr. Wheeler was very abrupt and showed no empathy. Suggested I just had to live it and told me to take an over the counter pain pill and ordered me a cane. Did not recommend any type of future planning. Felt he left me hanging. His abrupt behavior and lack of empathy could have been due to the fact that I would not be a candidate for a permanent patient under his care.

September 19th, 2018

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Rude, judgmental of everything I did or asked! My boyfriend and I were shocked by his comments! I had anxiety every time I had to go see him!

January 31st, 2018

Los Alamos Medical Center

3917 West RdLos Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: (505) 662-4201

Los Alamos Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

3917 West Rd Ste 225Los Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: (505) 661-9118

Valor Health

1202 E Locust StEmmett, ID 83617


Dr. Ronald Dee Wheeler, MD	Dr. Robert Marvin Lipscomb, MD	Dr. Markus Edward Garard	Dr. Jeffrey Andrew Holman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients
3 (29 Ratings)	3 (1 Rating)	3.2 (5 Ratings)	4.8 (25 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Los Alamos , NM	Mount Vernon , WA	Santa Fe , NM	Espanola , NM
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated in 1974

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ronald Wheeler affiliated with?: Dr. Ronald Wheeler is affiliated with Paris Community Hospital.

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