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Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez, MD

Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Albuquerque, NM. He is affiliated with medical facilities Presbyterian Hospital and Lovelace Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

201 Cedar St SE Ste 6600 Albuquerque, NM 87106

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Otero Lopez is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Otero Lopez specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Otero Lopez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Otero Lopez

4.1

9 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
William – Jan 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 02, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
26 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fed up – Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bruce – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Genevie in socorro – Jul 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
28 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Ellen Ferguson in ALBUQUERQUE – Sep 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
24 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen cullen in Albuquerque, NM – May 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
pat baskin in Albuquerque, NM – May 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our community by offering the highest-level orthopaedic care in New Mexico.  We recognize that every patient has a unique situation for which we provide exceptional care and treatment that is...read more

biography

Dr. Ernesto Otero-Lopez is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery.He has been an enthusiast of medicine since high school, and always liked making people feel better. He admires the physiology and mechanics of the human...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Texas Back Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office201 Cedar St SE Ste 6600 Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Practice

New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410 Albuquerque, NM 87110
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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