Desert Orthopaedic Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Steven Nishiyama, one of our total Joint specialists, has been named President of the Nevada Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Nishiyama most recently served as Vice President of the organization,…
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Desert Orthopaedic Center (DOC) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the United States for Orthopedics and Spine by U.S. News & World Report, as highlighted in a recent industry report by Becker’s…
Desert Orthopaedic Center is proud to announce that its surgery center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Spine & Orthopedics in the nation. This distinction places Desert…
Desert Orthopaedic Center is proud to share the inspiring comeback of Amy Fontes, a lifelong athlete who returned to pain-free, active living after undergoing an L5-S1 spinal fusion performed by fellowship-trained spine surgeon Dr. Hugh Bassewitz.…
Desert Orthopaedic Center is proud to announce that Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, orthopaedic spine surgeon and Senior Managing Partner, has been appointed to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Bassewitz was selected by Governor Joe Lombardo and…
Desert Orthopaedic Center is proud to share the recovery of longtime first responder, Norm R., who returned to an active, demanding lifestyle following two hip replacement surgeries performed by board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John Baldauf.…
We are proud to announce that Dr. Troy Watson has contributed to a newly published research study focused on improving recovery after ankle fracture surgery using a fibular nail. The study, published in the European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery…
We are proud to announce that Desert Orthopaedic Center has been voted the 2025 Best of Las Vegas GOLD Winner for Orthopedic Surgeon! This recognition is especially meaningful to our entire team because it reflects the trust and support of our…
Desert Orthopaedic Center is proud to recognize Dr. Parminder Kang for achieving an exciting milestone—completing his 100th surgery using the THINK Surgical® TMINI® Robotic System. Dr. Kang has been utilizing the TMINI® system for the past year,…
The sports medicine experts at Desert Orthopaedic Center recognize the surge in mountain biking’s popularity across Southern Nevada. While the sport delivers significant cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, riders of all levels, from…