Biography and Credentials
Originally from California, Dr. Roger Fontes has made Henderson and the surrounding area his home for the past 14 years. In that time, he has earned praise from his patients, colleagues, hospital staff and physical therapists for his professionalism, technical abilities, knowledge and general enjoyment of orthopedics.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Professional Experience
July 2014 – Present
Orthopedic Surgeon
Desert Orthopaedic Center
Henderson, Nevada
May 2002 – July 2014
Orthopedic Surgeon
Black Mountain Orthopaedics
Henderson, Nevada
July 1998 – March 2002
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
Education
January 2 – March 1, 2000
Ilizarov Fellowship
Lecco Hospital
Prof. Maurizio Catagni
A. Manzoni Hospital
Orthopedic Department
Lecco, 23900 Italy
November 1 – December 23, 1999
AO/ASIF Shoulder Fellowship
Balgrist Hospital
Prof. Christian Gerber
Universitatlink Balgrist
Forchstrasse 340
8008 Zurich, Switzerland
September 1 – October 31, 1999
AO/ASIF Trauma Fellowship
Virchow Klinic
Prof. Norbert Haas
Unfallchirugie, Virchow Klinic
Augustenburger Platz 1
13353 Berlin, Germany
1993 – 1998
Orthopedic Residency
University of California, San Francisco
1989 – 1993
Medicine Doctoris (M.D.)
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
1984 – 1989
Bachelor of Science
University of California, San Diego
Major: Biomechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, San Diego
Major: Biochemistry / Cellular Biology
Publications
The Combined Approach for Extension of Previous Thoracolumbar Fusion to the Sacrum
R. Fontes, S. Hu, D. Bradford
Submitted for publication; Spine
Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Review for Orthopedic Surgeons
R. Fontes, C. Ogilvie, T. Miclau
Accepted for publication: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Presentations
A New Method for Hamstring Graft Harvest: The Inside-Out Technique
R. Fontes, R. Durkin, E. Wolf
Poster at the AAOS, New Orleans 1998
The Effect of Partial Medial Epicondylectomy on Valgus Stability of the Elbow
R. Fontes, P. Manske
Presented at the ASSH, San Francisco 1994
External Fixation for Fractures: Past, Present and Future
R. Fontes, W. Holmes
Presented at UCSF Grand Rounds, April 26, 2000
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons