Southwest Shoulder & Orthopaedics is dedicated to delivering high-level, specialized orthopaedic care to El Paso and the surrounding region.
Our mission is straightforward: restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life using thoughtful evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and advanced surgical techniques — with surgery reserved only when truly necessary.
Led by Dr. Kelly Fitzpatrick and supported by Raul Villalobos, DSc, MPAS, PA-C, our practice combines military-honed discipline, academic excellence, and deep community roots. Together, we bring decades of experience in orthopaedic surgery, musculoskeletal care, and joint reconstruction to the patients we serve.
We specialize in comprehensive care of the shoulder and elbow, including complex and revision reconstruction. In addition, we provide expert management of hip and knee arthritis, sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, fracture care, and general orthopaedic conditions affecting the entire musculoskeletal system.
Our approach is collaborative. Patients are educated, informed, and actively involved in choosing their treatment path. Most orthopaedic conditions can be successfully managed with structured rehabilitation and conservative care. When surgery is indicated, we utilize the most current techniques available, emphasizing minimally invasive approaches whenever appropriate.
At Southwest Shoulder & Orthopaedics, every patient is treated with the same level of precision, accountability, and respect that has defined our military and academic backgrounds.
We are proud to serve the El Paso community and remain committed to delivering exceptional orthopaedic care for years to come.
