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Gustavo J. Armendariz, MD

Practice Limited to:
  General Orthopaedics

Special Interest in:
  Foot and Ankle

Dr. Armendariz is an expert in the field of foot and ankle disorders, and general orthopedics. In fact, he is among a handful of surgeons in Arizona who perform total ankle replacements. He has been practicing since 1982, when he earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has extensive specialty training and years of experience in general orthopedics, foot and ankle trauma, and sports medicine.

His education includes a fellowship in disorders of the foot and ankle at the prestigious Wagner Institute in Whittier, California, where he was also a consultant at the Kerlan Jobe Clinic. He performed both his orthopedic residency and internship at USC. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, graduating Magna Cum Laude (member of Psi Chi National Honor Society) from Arizona State University in Tempe.

Dr. Armendariz has published numerous articles in orthopedic publications, and presented on a variety of topics at medical centers, universities, and for professional organizations throughout the country. He serves on numerous committees, is vice chief of surgery for a major medical center, and has also held faculty positions for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He now teaches extensively on foot and ankle reconstruction.

Dr. Armendariz is originally from Brawley, California. He lived in Sonora, Mexico until age 7.



Office Information

Main Office
The Orthopedic Clinic Association - Phoenix
2222 E. Highland Ave.
Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 
Phone: 602-277-6211
Fax: 602-277-1829
Office Hours: TUES 8:00-5:00 THURS 8:00-12:00


Additional Offices
The Orthopedic Clinic Association - Tempe
1492 South Mill
Suite 113
Tempe, AZ  85281
Phone: 480-894-5202
Fax: 480-894-9732
Office Hours: WED 8:00-5:00


Languages Spoken: English, Spanish