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Mauricio Valdes

Mauricio Valdes, MD

Spine Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-55
  • Older Adult >55

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About Mauricio Valdes

“My main goal is to help decrease each of my patient’s pain and bring them back to their fullest capacity.”  

Care Philosophy: 

Mauricio Valdes, MD, FAAOS, believes in the importance of listening to his patients, especially about their symptoms and health history. This helps him provide the best possible care by offering treatment plans tailored to each individual. 

Medical Specialty: 

 As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Valdes shows understanding and compassion toward those living with spinal pain. He is dedicated to helping his patients achieve improved health and comfort. 

Professional Achievements: 

Dr. Valdes earned his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he also completed a fellowship in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Valdes also went to medical school at Javeriana University in Colombia.  In addition to being board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, he is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Valdes is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the Orthopedic Research Society. 

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Locations

  1. Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare
  2. Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare
  3. Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brown University Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship, Ortho Trauma
  • Residency: Brown University Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Internship: Brown University School of Medicine (Rhode Island), General Surgery
  • Fellowship: Brown University Department of Orthopedic surgery, Spine Surgery Research
  • Fellowship: Brown University School of Medicine (Rhode Island), Spine surgery
  • Residency: Evaristo Garcia University Hospital (Columbia), Orthopedic surgery
  • Medical Education: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia), MD

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

181 ratings, 45 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    DR VALDES IS A VERY PLEASANT AND CARING DOCTOR

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Valdes is always very thorough, listens, and truly cares about my well-being. He tries conservative procedures, and when they fail he will find a better procedure. He is already performed one surgery on me and has done a very good job and I am healing perfectly. He is definitely a great asset to your team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Valdes is excellent! The listened to what happened - validating that it is painful & did a thorough exam & showed concern I was properly cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Valdes is personally interested. I am very hard of hearing despite hearing aids he spent time to be sure I was understanding his discussion. Very good experience .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Valdes was the epitome of what a doctor should be.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    The physician that I saw was very thorough, professional, and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr Valdes did a wonderful job from the time I first met him, through surgery, and now in post-op care. He listens to me and explains things very well and he is prompt to respond to any portal messages. He really cares about patients!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Valdes does a very thorough job and was asking questions and answered my questions and concerns. Very professional person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    I have only good things to say about Dr. Valdes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    I definitely would great experience and I know if I referred someone they would love the doctor and all staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very pleased with Dr. Valdes and assistant...Great team! Explained everything well and LISTENED to me.......Means a lot to me; Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    He genuinely answered my questions gave me straightforward information (including showing me the pertinent x-rays),

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Provider explain things good and answer my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr. Valdes is very good at explaining things. He's a very knowledgeable doctor and his bedside manner is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Valdes is like no other doctor I have encountered at NAH. In addition to being very knowledgeable, he was also very helpful at explaining my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Valdes spent as much unhurried time as I needed. He was awesome- patient, informative, understanding and very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Valdes and his assistant were both exceptionally professional, responsible and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. Mauricio Valdes and staff are very kind and caring. I could not ask for better care. I have already recommended them to several people. My thank you, to Dr. Valdes and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr Valdes is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    My wife and I both visited dr. Valdes and we had an outstanding experience and will refer other people to your facility. The nurse were equally outstand with politness and greeting my wife and i.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Very professional, kind and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Valdes was very thorough when explaining [...] condition and his recommendations. We appreciate his honesty in recommending referral to another specialist that has more experience treating patients [...] age and we appreciate his honest opinion and recommendation about the next steps for treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Valdes was excellent. He listens and asks the right questions. He is also very congenial and knowledgeable. Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    For a layman the information was very good. Asking for clarity is a must. Dr Valdes clarified my questions patiently and commented, they were very good questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr. Valdes was professional, empathetic and explained things thoroughly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr. Valdes is very knowledgeable. He explained in detail my condition. He explained my options for treatment. He listened to my concerns and outlined a plan for treatment that was agreeable to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    My new favorite specialist! :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    They are awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    I was at ease the moment I met Dr Valdes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr. Valdes is very attentive and always listens and takes his time and is always willing to provide the best outcome. He's very knowledgeable and explains things in a way the patient can understand it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Really appreciated Dr Valdes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr. Valdes was the first healthcare provider to thoroughly explain my MRI results to me; I had seen multiple healthcare providers before him and none of them took the time to truly help me understand the MRI. Dr. Valdes did an amazing job teaching me what he was observing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    He spent the time to fully explain my issue and trearment. The best since I starting having this issue in 1979.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Valdes took the time to exam me and explain my situation. He is someone I can trust.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr. Valdes does a great job on explaining and understanding what might be the problem. He gives good advice and suggestions. Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Best doctor I've ever had at explaining the issue and the solutions. Very friendly and informative. I am confident moving forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr. Valdes explained that it was encouraging how I had felt some (20%) improvement post steroid injection and that a second injection would be beneficial. He also answered my question about weakness in my leg post injection. I appreciate his care and concern for me as he helps avoid surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr Valdez was very empathetic, helpful to me and professional. He's personable and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    A wonderful person and doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Dr. Valdes explains what we are dealing with and what we can do to help with the problem I have. Great Doctor