If you need surgery, visit UNM Health—home to New Mexico’s first and most experienced surgery program.
Surgery
From elective to emergency surgery, UNM Health is New Mexico's surgical leader. Our surgeons are skilled in minimally invasive procedures, so you can recover sooner and with less pain.
We were the first surgery department in New Mexico to use the robotic surgery da Vinci Surgical System for pelvic organ prolapse. As the only Level I Trauma Center in New Mexico, we perform the most complex surgeries in the state.
Top-Notch Care Across Specialties
UNM Health surgeons collaborate with nine other departments to coordinate the best health outcomes. Our expert anesthesiologists will work with you to provide the best in pain relief and comfort.
Common General Surgeries We Perform
- Appendix removal
- Colorectal surgery, including colon resection
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Thyroidectomy
Our Surgical Specialties
- Burn
- Cardiothoracic
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eye
- Head, neck and skull base
Over 24,000 surgeries performed each year at UNMH and SRMC
Home to New Mexico’s only full-time, board-certified pediatric surgeons
600+ total joint replacement surgeries performed at SRMC each year
