Dr. Lisa M. Truchan, MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Lisa M. Truchan, MD

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma

5/5(9)
3172 N. Swan Rd Tucson AZ, 85712
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Lisa Truchan is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Truchan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries of the body's musculoskeletal system as well as complications resulting from traumatic injuries. As an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, Dr. Truchan tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Dr. Truchan joined Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons after leaving Banner University Medical Center in 2021.  She works primarily at Carondelet St. Joseph Hospital.

Education and Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

orthopedic surgery

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

pediatric orthopedic trauma and fracture carepost-traumatic reconstruction of deformities treatment of malunions, nonunions, and other complications of orthopedic traumaorthopaedic trauma surgery

Awards

  • The Hands Off Award 2020 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Arizona 
  • Educator of the Year 2019 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Arizona 
  • The Hands Off Award 2017 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Arizona 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017 
  • Rookie of the Year Award 2006 The University of Arizona Orthopaedic Surgery 

Treatments

  • Pain
  • Femur Fracture
  • Broken Ankle

Professional Memberships

  • Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society  
  • American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons - Fellow  
  • e Orthopedic Trauma Association  
  • Southwest Orthopedic Trauma Association  
  • AO North America  

Fellowships

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center  orthopedic trauma  2005

Internships

  • Detroit Medical Center (Orthopedic Surgery Internship) (1999)

Fellowships

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship) (2005)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, Orthopedic Trauma Association, Southwest Orthopedic Trauma Association, AO North America

Hobbies / Sports

  • spending time with family, cooking, baking, woodworking, archery

Dr. Lisa M. Truchan, MD's Practice location

3172 N. Swan Rd -
Tucson, AZ 85712
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Patient Experience with Dr. Truchan


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Dr. Lisa M. Truchan, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Lisa M. Truchan, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Truchan is an established orthopedic surgeon whose specialty focus is orthopedic trauma surgery and pediatric orthopedic surgery. She specializes in adult and pediatric orthopedic trauma and fracture care, post-traumatic reconstruction of deformities, as well as the treatment of malunions, nonunions, and other complications of orthopedic trauma.

In affiliation with Banner Health, Dr. Truchan holds privileges at Banner – University Medical Center South & Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. She sees patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. 

“I strive to provide my patients with the highest quality of care. I believe in maintaining open lines of communication with patients and their families to keep them actively involved in their care and recovery” expressed the doctor. 

With a strong educational background, Dr. Truchan graduated with her medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998. She then went on to perform her internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the Detroit Medical Center in 1999 and 2004, respectively. This was followed by a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2005.

Four years later, in 2009, she attained board certification in orthopedic surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Alongside her clinical role, Dr. Truchan serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Continuously advancing her efforts, she is an active member of the American Medical Association, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (Fellow), the Orthopedic Trauma Association, the Southwest Orthopedic Trauma Association, and AO North America.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Truchan enjoys spending time with family, cooking, baking, woodworking, and archery.

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