Dr. Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2550 Samaritan Dr Suite 221 Las Cruces NM, 88001About
Dr. Paul Saiz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Saiz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Saiz tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Notre Dame BS 1991
Baylor College of Medicine MD 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Spine Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- North American Spine Society
Fellowships
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery (Sonoran Spine Center)Musculoskeletal Oncology (Rush/ Presbyterian)
Professional Society Memberships
- NASS, AAOS
Teaching and speaking
- Burrell College of Medicine
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