Armando Mendez, M.D.
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How Long Does a Spinal Injury Take to Heal?
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can sustain. The spinal cord, a complex bundle of nerves, is the primary pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. When it’s damaged, a patient could be...
How Compression Therapy Supports Vascular Health
People who suffer from varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and other related health conditions know that their symptoms involve more than just cosmetic concerns. They also frequently cause pain, swelling, and more serious health problems. For these...
Understanding and Preventing Text Neck
Our smartphones, tablets, and laptops have connected us to the world in ways that we could never have imagined. We carry our offices, our social lives, and our entertainment with us everywhere we go. But this constant connectivity often comes with a trade-off, one...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Medicine
- Fracture Care
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate – Marquette University
- M.D. — Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Internship — Medical Center of Delaware
- Research Fellowship — A.I. duPont Institute
- Residency — University of Kansas
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — University of Rochester
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Mendez has received several awards over his academic and professional career, including the Russell S. Hibbs Award from the Scoliosis Research Society.