Dr. Deana Mercer MD
Orthopedist
Unm Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Deana Mercer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Mercer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mercer 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
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 2003
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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