Benjamin Meyer, D.O.
Benjamin Meyer, DO is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine, dedicated to helping patients return to the activities they enjoy. He specializes in the treatment of sports injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder, knee, hip, and other musculoskeletal structures, providing comprehensive care through evidence-based nonsurgical treatments, advanced arthroscopic procedures, robotic-assisted Mako® joint replacement, and personalized surgical solutions. Whether caring for competitive athletes or active individuals, Dr. Meyer is committed to restoring function, relieving pain, and helping every patient achieve their unique goals.
Dr. Meyer earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at MountainView Regional Medical Center. He then completed advanced fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the Taos Orthopaedic Institute, where he refined his expertise in sports injury management, arthroscopic surgery, joint preservation, and the care of complex shoulder, knee, and hip conditions. His passion for advancing orthopaedic care has also led him to serve in leadership roles focused on program development and clinical innovation.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Meyer is dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians through the clinical training of medical students and orthopaedic residents. He also serves as a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Medical Pool, providing medical coverage for elite athletes during national and international competition. By combining advanced training, academic involvement, and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Meyer delivers comprehensive orthopaedic care that helps patients return to work, sports, and the active Colorado lifestyle they enjoy.
- Primary and Revision Shoulder, Knee, and Hip Arthroplasty (including anterior approach)
- Orthopaedic Trauma including level 1 experience
- Sports Medicine - Fellowship trained
- Mako robot certified
- Leadership roles involving program development and advancement
- Clinical Education of Medical Students and Residents
Post-Graduate Training
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Taos Orthopaedic Institute, Taos, NM
August 2022-July 2023 - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
MountainView Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM
(Reason for December graduation - I did not match into an orthopaedic residency directly out of medical school, so I took a 1-year internship. Once I started my orthopaedic residency, they gave me credit for as much of the internship as was allowed by the credentialing body, which was 6 months.)
July 2017-December 2021 - Traditional Rotating Internship
Hemet Valley Medical Center, Hemet, CA
July 2016-June2017
Undergraduate Training
- A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, Arizona
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Class of 2016 - Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
Class of 2011 - Four trimesters in Doctor of Chiropractic program
(Although I discovered quickly that I did not align with the chiropractic philosophy, I was fortunate to have an anatomy professor who was a retired surgeon. I took a work study job with him, and quickly fell in love with anatomy, dissection, and surgery. I knew then that I needed to go to medical school. I dropped out of chiropractic school and took the MCAT 13 days later. The rest is history. No education or experience is wasted, and I am fortunate to have discovered my career passion during this time.)
2009-2011 - New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Civil Engineering Technologies
2007-2009 - The University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
General studies
2005-2007
- Western Orthopaedic Association Resident Research Award - 2019
- Student DO of the year nominee - 2013
- Speaker at all campus welcome for 2013 ATSU Founders Day, Kirksville, MO - 2013
- Featured in ATSU magazine 'First Impressions' - 2013 & 2014
- U.S. Resident Scholarship recipient, Parker College - 2010
- Dean's Honor Roll, Parker College - 2010
- Tau Alpha Pi National Engineering Honor Society Inducted Spring - 2008
- W.A. and Nina Greer Scholarship, NMSU College of Engineering - 2008
- Crimson Scholar - New Mexico State University
- Dean's Honor List - New Mexico State University
- National Champion, USCSA Snowboarding Halfpipe and Slopestyle University of Colorado Snowboard Team - 2007
- Team Physician - Manitou Springs High School and UCCS college athletics - 2025/2026
- Team Physician - NMSU Athletics and Las Cruces Public Schools - 07/2017 - 6/2022
- Volunteer - Mount Elden Middle School Career Mentoring Program, Flagstaff, Arizona - spring 2014
- Medical Volunteer - Phoenix Rock and Roll Marathon Medical Tent - 01/20/2013
- Health Fair Volunteer - ATSU Free Community Health and Wellness Day - 04/20/2013
- Construction Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity build, Apache Junction, Arizona - 04/2013
- Anatomy Workshop for visiting high school students - ATSU - 11/2011 - 06/2013
- Medical Skills Workshop for 'Women for ATSU' - 10/2012
- Medical Aid Trip, Dominican Republic - 12/2010
- Adaptive Sports Association, Durango, Colorado - 2002 - 2006
- US Ski and Snowboard Team
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- New Mexico State University
- Numerous New Mexico High Schools
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons
