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Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD
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Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM.
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Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM.

About

Dr. Gehlert graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Oh St University Hosps.Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM and has 32 years experience. Dr. Gehlert currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sandoval Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and UNM Hospital. Dr. Gehlert has experience treating conditions like Pelvic Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Shoulder Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gehlert received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Gehlert's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gehlert also speaks Spanish. Dr. Gehlert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pelvic Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Knee Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Sacral Fracture
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Fracture of Acetabulum
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Acetabulum Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-1623
  2. 2 St Vincent Hospital
    455 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 913-3361
  3. 3 UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-1623
  4. 4 UNM Outpatient Surgery & Imaging Service (Osis)
    1213 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-1623
  5. 5 St Vincent Hospital
    455 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 913-3975

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Apr 16, 2020
Dr. G and his staff are top of line in our house. He treated my mother for a trauma the another local hospital wouldn't. Amazing Amazing Amazing is all I will say. In this day and age where nothing is good enough, He shines and it ripples through the team at UNM ortho. Thanks Dr. G
Thomas Crawley — Apr 16, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Oh St University Hosps
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gehlert's profile.

Dr. Gehlert frequently treats the following conditions: Pelvic Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Shoulder Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD is affiliated with Sandoval Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and UNM Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rick Gehlert, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sandoval Regional Medical Center

    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM

  • CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center

    455 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM

  • UNM Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM