Joshua Carothers, MD

Total Joint

Orthopedic Surgery
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Adult 18-65
4.9/5 Read Reviews

Meet Joshua Carothers, MD

Joshua Carothers, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializing in total joint hip and knee surgery. He joins CHRISTUS St. Vincent with more than 14 years of experience and has completed more 10,000 total joint surgeries.

Dr. Carothers earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH, graduating first in his class. He completed Orthopedic Residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC and completed an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Colorado Joint Replacement in Denver, CO.

Dr. Carothers has published more than 30 peer reviewed publications, articles, book chapters and presentations.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Colorado Joint Replacement

Residency: Duke University School of Medicine

Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.9
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.9
  • Spent Enough Time 4.8
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (71)

5.0

I had a cramping/swelling issue with my knee last week and in 3 days had an appointment with Dr Carothers. He explained that sometimes in the first year it’s not uncommon for this to happen. He checked the knee and then had it X-rayed to confirm that it was fine. He then had a blood test to rule out infection. I was called by his office in 2 hours to let me know that there was no infection. I can’t tell you what peace of mind I left his office with!

5.0

Very impressed with Dr. Carothers.

5.0

The best doctors ever. In every way

5.0

Thank you you’ve completely change my life by giving me this opportunity and the only thing I could ask is that I was living closer to Santa Fe but that’s my problem thank you thank you thank you

5.0

Thank you all there!!

5.0

PA and MD were extremely thorough with explanations before and after the procedure and very accessible at all times

5.0

Have recommended Dr Carothers several times to my friends!

5.0

I trust my surgeon. Now to stay alive and wait till Julyin the hope that he will be able to do the surgery

5.0

Outstanding professional care!

5.0

A huge thank you to Dr Carothers and Tyler. After over a decade of infection in my knee, it is now in great shape. Infection gone and new knee doing great.

5.0

Suggested a procedure that, hopefully, will prove helpful

5.0

Awesome!

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Great experience.

5.0

I was very fortunate to receive excellent care from Dr. Carrothers with each of my knee replacements. Both were successful and I couldn't be happier with his professionalism and expertise! I will not hesitate to recommend him and his staff for this procedure.

5.0

Explained everything clearly.

5.0

It was kind and pleasant. I don't know how many ways I can say this.

5.0

I selected to see Dr. Caruthers regarding a potential knee replacement based on his excellent ratings. He was everything I had hoped he would be-smart, knowledgeable, kind and took the time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend.

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, professional and thorough. Both my husband, a retired physician and myself, a former healthcare worker, were totally satisfied with his level of expertise concerning my injury. He was very kind and reassuring, and his staff obviously respected and enjoyed working with him. Excellent doctor!

5.0

Excellent surgeon and PA. I went out of my way (distance wise) to receive care from these experts.

5.0

Felt completely comfortable with Dr. Carruthers explanation of my upcoming surgery. He and his assistant made me feel that they care about how well I understood the upcoming surgery.

5.0

The only thing I would is that he was quite relaxed and comfortable to speak with.

5.0

Experienced, listens well, answers questions helpfully, inspires confidence

5.0

He was amazing. A good listener, explained things in terms I understood. Layed out the options and gave me the pro/cons of each. Exceptional knowledge and great Dr.

5.0

Understand what my issue was and explain what my options were.

5.0

I'm very thankful to b a patient in this practice.

5.0

Dr gave me options and explained them

5.0

excellent

5.0

Great experience.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

You should make videos for other doctors to see how to listen and talk to patients.

5.0

Will see him again after yesterday’s MRI

5.0

I really like and appreciate Dr. Carothers. He explained my condition and gave me the options for treatment. He answered all my questions. I look forward to continuing with Dr. Carothers as I deal with my condition and treatments.

5.0

Not only is his bedside manner and ability with communicating with patients unique for an orthopedic surgeon it is rare for any physician.

3.0

Follow up with my health insurance company

5.0

A very pleasant visit.

5.0

There was an easy give and take in the interaction that reduced the natural stress of a medical visit and its potential unknowns. I was made to feel welcomed to a new relationship that will likely extend over years of hip examinations and possibly replacements. I came away feeling reassured in all respects.

5.0

I would highly recommend the provider and the clinic.

5.0

Everything was great

5.0

Friendly

5.0

I feel confident that Dr. Carothers can provide the best care for me.

5.0

I like his approach.

5.0

Very satisfied with my appointment

5.0

Happy with surgery out come and overall service

5.0

Excellent doctor.

3.0

Very unconcerned and non chalant about the whole thing. I understand they are busy but a little acknowledgement goes a long way.

4.0

Very nice doctor.

5.0

All of the above extremely well.

4.0

None at the moment

5.0

Personable and exceptionally skilled

5.0

I was NOT impressed by Presbyterian in ABQ NM. St. Christus hit a home run!

5.0

We are very fortunate to have Dr. Carothers here at Christus St Vincent Hospital.

5.0

i am very pleased with every aspect of the visit.

5.0

please work on financial clerks as to recording correct insurance policies information for proper reimbursement to you for charges accrued. we had to call several times to correct problems.

5.0

He was very tentative.

5.0

He’s a great guy. He can’t do my surgery for 3 months. That’s too long to wait when you’re in severe pain.

5.0

De Carothers is a great doctor and he makes you feel comfortable and well informed .

3.0

The Dr I thought was good overall. His techs need to respond to messages

5.0

Thank you very much.

5.0

Know he will do a great job on my hip replacement

5.0

I’d follow Dr. Carothers to the end of the earth if that’s where he chose to practice. An exceptional surgeon who has greatly improved my life’s quality.

5.0

I am thrilled to have my hip problem solved.

5.0

He was informative and patient. Extremely helpful to my needs in a provider

5.0

I am extremely happy with the doctor the office and the people that work there

5.0

Very happy to meet Dr. Carothers and be his patient.

5.0

Too long of a wait from orthopedic surgeon to patient care coordinator.

5.0

Dr. Corothers took his time to explain all options available to me. In the end the treatment was my choice.

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

I have enough issues after the accident but now feel in excellent hands.

5.0

Very thoughtful and helpful

5.0

Great