Armando Mendez, M.D.
PHYSICIAN


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LATEST BLOGS
How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery
Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...
Signs You Might Have a Stress Fracture
A stress fracture is a small crack within a bone. However, unlike acute fractures, which occur from a sudden injury, stress fractures gradually develop over time and are common among athletes, runners, and individuals with physically demanding lifestyles. These tiny,...
Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
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.