Zhinian Wan

About Zhinian Wan, MD

Zhinian Wan, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Artesia General Hospital Bone and Joint Center in Artesia, NM, also seeing patients at the orthopedic clinic in Carlsbad. Dr. Wan cares for patients across Artesia, Eddy County, Carlsbad, Roswell, and southeastern New Mexico, and he specializes in adult reconstructive surgery: primary and revision hip and knee replacement, including Mako robotic-arm assisted joint surgery.

Dr. Wan received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Tongji University in China and completed his residency at Guang An Men Hospital and Beijing Friendship Hospital in Beijing. He went on to complete fellowship training at several leading institutions, including the Dorr Arthritis Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, a center known worldwide for advancing hip and knee replacement.

During his years in Los Angeles, Dr. Wan worked alongside Dr. Lawrence Dorr, one of the most respected hip surgeons in the country. Together they published peer-reviewed research on the precision of robotic-guided and computer-navigated joint replacement, work that appeared in the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. That research background shapes how Dr. Wan practices today: each implant is planned around the patient’s own anatomy for a precise fit and a durable result.

At Artesia General Hospital, Dr. Wan works alongside Dr. Marshall Baca to give southeastern New Mexico one of the most experienced robotic joint replacement teams in the state, so patients in Artesia, Carlsbad, and Roswell no longer need to drive to Albuquerque or Lubbock for advanced orthopedic care.

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Surgery in Artesia and Carlsbad

For many patients with arthritis or joint damage, Dr. Wan uses Mako robotic-arm assisted technology to plan and perform hip and knee replacement with a high degree of precision. The Mako robot does not operate on its own. Before surgery, a CT scan builds a 3D model of your joint, the procedure is mapped to your own anatomy rather than a standard template, and during surgery the system gives Dr. Wan real-time guidance that helps protect the healthy bone and tissue around the joint.

Speaking about the technology at Artesia General Hospital, Dr. Wan has noted that the Mako sets a new standard for orthopedic care in the region. Patients from Artesia, Carlsbad, and Roswell can have Mako robotic knee and hip replacement close to home. To learn more, visit the Bone and Joint Center or call (575) 748-8301 to ask whether you are a candidate.

Specialties

• Adult reconstructive surgery (hip and knee)
• Primary and revision total hip and total knee replacement
• Mako robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement
• Reverse and total shoulder replacement
• Infected total hip and knee arthroplasty
• Carpal tunnel and trigger finger
• Fracture care

Research and Publications

Dr. Wan’s research helped advance the precision techniques behind modern robotic joint replacement. Selected peer-reviewed publications with Dr. Lawrence Dorr include:

• Kanawade V, Dorr LD, Banks SA, Zhang Z, Wan Z. Precision of robotic guided instrumentation for acetabular component positioning. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2015.
• Dorr LD, Malik A, Wan Z, et al. Precision and bias of imageless computer navigation for acetabular component position. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2007.
• Dorr LD, Wan Z, et al. Development of imageless computer navigation for acetabular component position in total hip replacement. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 2005.
• Dorr LD, Wan Z, et al. Total hip arthroplasty with the Metasul metal-on-metal articulation. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2000.

Fellowship Training

• Fellow, Dorr Arthritis Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California
• Fellow, Clinical Research Center for Arthritis and Joint Implant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
• Fellow, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
• Fellow, Adult Reconstructive Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• Fellow, Association for the Study of Internal Fixation, Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zhinian Wan

Where does Dr. Wan see patients in Artesia and Carlsbad?

Dr. Wan sees patients at the Bone and Joint Center in Artesia (606 N 13th St.) and at the orthopedic clinic in Carlsbad (2411 Osborne Rd.). He cares for patients from Artesia and Eddy County, Carlsbad, Roswell, and the surrounding southeastern New Mexico communities. See Locations for addresses and directions.

Is Dr. Wan an orthopedic surgeon?

Yes. Dr. Wan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 40 years of experience, specializing in hip and knee replacement, including Mako robotic-arm assisted joint surgery, at Artesia General Hospital.

Does Dr. Wan perform Mako robotic knee and hip replacement?

Yes. Dr. Wan performs Mako robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacement at the Artesia General Hospital Bone and Joint Center. The robot does not operate by itself; it gives Dr. Wan a 3D plan and real-time guidance mapped to your anatomy. You can learn more about Mako joint surgery at AGH.

How experienced is Dr. Wan?

Dr. Wan has more than 40 years of orthopedic experience and a long record of published joint replacement research, including peer-reviewed studies with Dr. Lawrence Dorr on the precision of robotic-guided hip replacement.

Can patients from Roswell and elsewhere in southeastern New Mexico see Dr. Wan?

Yes. Many of Dr. Wan’s patients travel from Roswell and across southeastern New Mexico for joint replacement, rather than driving to Albuquerque or Lubbock. Appointments are available at both the Artesia and Carlsbad orthopedic locations.

Is Dr. Wan accepting new patients?

Yes. To schedule a consultation, call the Bone and Joint Center at (575) 748-8301 or request an appointment online.