Enhancing Perioperative Care: Ricardo Gonzales, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Leads Innovative Initiatives at Elliot Hospital

Collaboration Aims to Optimize Recovery Pathways for Joint Replacement Patients in New Hampshire

Dr. Gonzales, a leading orthopedic surgeon at Elliot Hospital, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative focused on improving the perioperative care pathway for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgeries. This collaborative effort with a multidisciplinary team aims to facilitate early recovery and enhance patient outcomes in joint replacement procedures.

Having dedicated his career to advancing techniques in adult hip and knee replacement surgery, his expertise spans a range of procedures, including anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and revision surgeries. He is particularly passionate about the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, which emphasizes patient-centered care and minimizes recovery times through evidence-based practices and rehabilitation strategies.

Since 2006, Dr. Gonzales has been an integral part of the Southern New Hampshire community, being one of the pioneering surgeons in Manchester to perform minimally invasive anterior hip replacements and computer-navigated knee surgeries. His commitment to outpatient joint replacement has revolutionized the way these surgeries are approached, resulting in quicker recoveries and higher patient satisfaction rates.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical School, he completed his orthopedic training and fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. His extensive training and experience enable him to deliver high-quality care to his patients.

Prior to joining the orthopedic team at Elliot Hospital in 2020, Dr. Gonzales served as the Associate Director of the Orthopaedic Service Line at Dartmouth Hitchcock Manchester, where he was recognized as a Top Doctor by New Hampshire Magazine in 2020. His dedication to advancing orthopedic care is underscored by his numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations of original research at national conferences.

Through this new initiative at Elliot Hospital, Dr. Gonzales and his team are committed to refining the perioperative experience for patients. By focusing on collaborative care and implementing innovative recovery strategies, they aim to set new standards in joint replacement surgery, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care on their journey to recovery.

Learn More about Dr. Ricardo Gonzales:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/802333-Ricardo-Gonzales-Orthopedist or through Elliot Hospital, elliothospital.org/providers/ricardo-gonzales-md

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