Education:

• Undergrad School, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry:  University of Arizona
• Medical School, Medical Doctorate:  Stanford University School of Medicine, California
• Internship in General Surgery: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Martin Luther King Jr., Charles R. Drew Medical Center Orthopedics Surgery, California
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Trauma: Lake Tahoe Orthopedics Institute, Nevada

Certifications:

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Trauma

Membership:

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Damen Sacoman earned his medical degree at Stanford University School and subsequently completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine and trauma at Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute in Nevada. Dr. Sacoman is board certified in orthopedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Sacoman has roots in New Mexico with family from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Mescalero.  He has practiced orthopedics in Albuquerque since 2005.  He works in the Lovelace and Presbyterian health systems, and with Optum New Mexico previously.  He has served as a Team Physician for Albuquerque Public Schools and is the Team Physician for the New Mexico Gladiators football club. 

Dr. Sacoman believes a compassionate and team approach works best for orthopedic care. He will take time to educate patients about all surgical and non-surgical options and will include family members and high quality physical and occupational therapists when appropriate.

In his spare time, Dr. Sacoman enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and snowboarding.