Dr. Raul Curiel M.D., Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Raul Curiel M.D.

Orthopedist

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14520 W Granite Valley Drive Suite 210 Sun City West AZ, 85375
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About

Raul Curiel, MD, maintains a position with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, a private clinic located in Show Low, Arizona. Dr. Curiel is an orthopedic surgeon who is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible. Along with treatment, Dr. Curiel provides options to patients so they are able to make well informed decisions about their plan of care. Dr. Curiel was educated at Ross University and continued his studies with a fellowship in sports medicine at The CORE Institute. Dr. Curiel maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which allows him to stay up-to-date on developments in his field.

Education and Training

MD at Ross University

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 11 years of experience
Dr. Raul Curiel M.D.
Dr. Raul Curiel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • ACL repair

    ACL reconstruction is not necessary if you aren't experiencing instability of the knee. People who should consider ACL reconstruction are those who want to play sports where there will be frequent running, cutting and pivoting. These activities can predispose you to injuring other structures in the knee if the ACL is not intact. Some people with ACL injuries experience instability while merely changing direction when walking. These patients should probably have the ACL reconstructed as well in order to avoid falls or further injury to the knee. It is also true that some people play sports with a brace as opposed to getting an ACL reconstruction. If a brace provides sufficient support it is also an acceptable alternative to surgery. READ MORE

  • Recovery for knee meniscectomy?

    Most patients are nearly fully recovered by 6 weeks after knee meniscectomy. It is usually performed arthroscopically through 2-3 small incisions and consists of merely removing the torn or diseased portion of the meniscus. Patients are not usually taking pain medications beyond two weeks, and swelling is mostly resolved by 6 weeks. Things that can prolong the recovery or leave you with persistent pain are underlying injuries to the knee like cartilage or ligament injuries. In some cases a very large portion of the meniscus has to be removed that may also leave you with persistent pain. READ MORE

  • My knee grinds when I climb stairs. What can be done?

    The grinding may be caused by patellofemoral chondromalacia or osteoarthritis between the knee cap and groove for it in your femur. Grinding doesn't mean you need knee replacement. Knee replacement is typically performed for people with advanced knee arthritis that is causing pain that is limiting their lifestyle. These patients usually have tried oral and injectable medications but have not obtained sufficient relief of their pain. READ MORE

  • Will I be able to swim again after ankle replacement?

    Ankle arthroplasty is performed in order to treat then pain of arthritis and maintain motion in the ankle. After ankle replacement you will need to avoid high impact exercise including running in order to maximize the longevity of the implants. Swimming is considered low impact and is an ideal exercise after lower extremity arthroplasty. Other low impact aerobic exercises include bicycle and elliptical trainer. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sports MedicineShoulder reconstructionJoint replacementArthroscopy

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -

Fellowships

  • Sports Medicine at The CORE Institute- 2014

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Focusing on using evidence-based practice and keeping patients involved in their care.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Guitar, hiking, hunting.

Favorite professional publications

  • The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Dr. Raul Curiel M.D.'s Practice location

Summit Healthcare Orthopaedic Surgery

5171 Cub Lake Rd C330 -
Show Low, AZ 85901
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New patients: 928-537-6880
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Practice At 14520 W Granite Valley Drive Suite 210

14520 W Granite Valley Drive Suite 210 -
Sun City West, AZ 85375
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New patients: 623-537-5600
Fax: 623-537-5601

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Patient Experience with Dr. Curiel


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Dr. Raul Curiel M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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