Patrick Gilligan, M.D.
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Lovelace Medical Group at Medical Towers | Orthopedics
500 Walter St NE Ste 104
Albuquerque, NM 87102
About Patrick Gilligan, M.D.
Patrick Gilligan, M.D. is a Native New Mexican Orthopaedic surgeon, born and raised in Santa Fe. Dr. Gilligan completed his undergraduate studies with honors at Santa Clara University where he received his Bachelor of Science. He completed medical school at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Medicine. He went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery residency at UNM, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation as well. During his last year of residency, he was awarded Orthopedic Resident Instructor of the Year, 2019. He then finished his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics. Dr. Gilligan is skilled in performing muscle sparing direct anterior hip replacement for appropriate patients. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Gilligan specializes in:
- Primary Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
- Evaluation and Treatment of Painful/Poorly Functioning Hip and Knee Replacements
- Management of Prosthetic Joint Infections
- Complex Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Surgery
Featured Reviews
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Delighted! Giddy! And, Grateful! I’m 6 weeks post anterior hip replacement. I can sleep through the night. I can walk without a limp and can stand up straight. And, I’m back on my bike scouting wildlife down at the Bosque. Life is sweet, thanks to Dr. Gilligan’s orthopedic expertise and Lovelace Medical Group’s coordinated care. Read on because I have a point of comparison. I’ve had two knee replacements done at NM Orthopedics. While they are “efficient” pushing patients through the assembly line (kind of like General Motors), some of the doctors are very arrogant and dismissive. When it came time to replace my hip I had read the anterior approach was recommended for people who bicycle and do yoga. I asked NM Ortho about this procedure and was told their approach was superior (lateral posterior) and there was not enough research to say otherwise. I’m glad a friend told me about Lovelace Medical Group and learned that Dr. Gilligan is trained to perform multiple hip replacement procedures and doesn’t force a “one size fits all” approach on his patients. He listened to my concerns and my desire to resume my physical activities (biking, tennis, hiking, and yoga) and agreed the anterior hip replacement was the procedure for me. Lovelace Medical Group is a smaller and more friendly healthcare environment than NM Orthopedics. Do yourself a favor, skip the assembly line and go to Lovelace Medical Group. Thank you, Dr. Gilligan. I’m back to a pain-free active life.
— Ramsey Lofton
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Thoughtful, patient, great listener. Explained my options thoroughly and worked with me to arrive at a compromise plan.
— Michael Pilla
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Listened to what I had to say, explained my options regarding my hip replacement, and what the next step will be. Very easy to talk to
— Stan Halpern
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I am extremely grateful and thankful for the all the care and guidance that was given by Dr Gilligan and his entire staff! My results have been excellent and I feel like I can continue a healthy and productive life thanks to my knee replacement. With only seven weeks into my recovery, I feel great! Muchas Gracias!!
— Margarita Rosales
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Dr Gilligan is a awesome surgeon! He treated me with respect and gave me 100 % on my surgery.. im doing great .. thank you dr Gilligan....Joe Armijo
— Joe Armijo
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Dr Gilligan was precise in language i could understand, did great job. Minimal pain after surgery
— Gordon Ice