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Dr. Roger Fontes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (216)
Map Pin Small Las Vegas, NV
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Roger Fontes, MD

Dr. Roger Fontes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin and Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus. Dr. Fontes, completed a residency at University Ca Sf Medical Center|University Ca Sf School of Med. Patients rated Dr. Fontes an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Fontes works at Desert Orthopaedic Center - Southwest Office in Las Vegas, NV with other offices in Henderson, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fontes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Desert Orthopedic Center - Southwest Office
    8205 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 250, Las Vegas, NV 89113 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 731-1616
  2. 2
    Desert Orthopedic Center - Central Office
    2800 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 731-1616
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3
    Desert Orthopaedic Center - Henderson
    2930 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 731-1616
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin
  • Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Surgery
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Image-Guided Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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    • Humana
    • Kaiser Permanente
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    4.8
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    Based on 216 ratings
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    About Dr. Roger Fontes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1649258880
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ao/Asif Shoulder Fellowship Under Prof. Christian Gerber-Zurich, Switzerland|Ao/Asif Trauma Fellowship Under Prof. Norbert Haas-Berlin, Germany|Ilizarov Fellowship Under Prof. Maurizio Catangi-Lecco, Italy
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ca Sf Medical Center|University Ca Sf School of Med
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Fontes has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fontes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    216 patients have reviewed Dr. Fontes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fontes.

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