John M. Baldauf, M.D.
graduated from the University of Arizona in 1984. He received his
medical degree in 1988 from Thomas Jefferson Medical
College in Philadelphia followed by orthopaedic training at Tulane
University and Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Baldauf then
served as chief of orthopaedic surgery for nine years with the
United States Air Force from 1995 until 2004 including a six month
deployment to the Middle East during the Second Gulf War. Originally
from Arizona, he has lived in the Las Vegas valley since 1998.
He practices general orthopaedics with special emphasis on sports
medicine injuries and joint replacement of the shoulder, hips,
and knees. He is the Chief of Orthopaedics at Southern Hills
Hospital, is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic
Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons, as well as a board member of the Nevada Arthritis Foundation.
Dr. Baldauf handles a wide range of orthopaedic problems from simple
sprains and strains to complex fractures and severely arthritic
joints. He has maintained a broad spectrum of care with extensive
management of nearly all aspects of orthopaedic concerns. His
extensive experience allows him to address both adult and pediatric
patients with various concerns including sports injuries,
fractures and joint pain including arthritis. He manages upper and
lower concerns including shoulder to hand and hip to foot. Dr.
Baldauf takes great care and pride in finding the best treatment for
his patients whether surgical or non-surgical. The most
important factors to him are communication, compassionate care and
the patient-physician team approach to solving orthopaedic
problems.