Program Director's Welcome

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso aims to excel in patient care, education and research. The residency program is committed to a process of resident development in the pursuit of knowledge that leads to a path of lifelong learning. The orthopaedic faculty have developed a teaching program that includes a comprehensive basic science and clinical curriculum. All orthopaedic subspecialties are well-represented within the department.

Attending surgeons are based at the University Medical Center of El Paso. Research is expected and encouraged. The residency program supports independent maturation through graduated responsibility. Residents are expected to assume accountability for their personal and professional development and to contribute to collegial growth.

 

Contact Information

Ms. Karla Villa
Program Coordinator, Orthopaedic Surgery
Texas Tech Health El Paso

Email: Karla.Villa@ttuhsc.edu
Phone: 915-215-8878