“He works with me on a plan of care and side effects of medicine.”
Ellen M.
Donald D. Hales, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
“I find it best if my patients can recover from their difficulties using non-surgical methods. I feel a great deal of satisfaction in sharing the happiness that comes with successful treatment.”
Specialties
Medical and surgical problems of the neck and spine: Total disc replacements, Kyphoplasty, X-Stop placement for stenosis
Dr. Hales is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon. Dr. Hales completed a spine fellowship through the University of California, Los Angeles’ departments of neurosurgery and orthopaedics and was an assistant clinical professor at the university’s School of Medicine. Joining Northern Arizona Orthopaedics in 1988, Dr. Hales is a specialist in spinal diseases and surgery with a special emphasis on scoliosis.
Dr. Hales is actively involved in the performing arts community, participating in the Master Chorale of Flagstaff since 1990 singing tenor, and a Barbershop Quartet. He is also a pilot and enjoys scuba diving and weight lifting.
Education
- Spine Fellowship University of California, Los Angeles, CA
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of California, Los Angeles, CA
- Doctorate of Medicine Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Back Society
- American Medical Association
- Arizona American Medical Association
Patient Testimonials
“He had time for me and answered all my questions with diagrams and models.”
Richard M.
“He took the time with me after surgery to answer all my questions and give me helpful information for my recovery.”
Dennielle P.
“Dr. Donald D. Hales at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics takes the time to explain everything I need or want to know.”
William L.
“He made special arrangements for a follow-up MRI to see why I was still in pain after surgery.”
Robert P.
“He takes time to be sure I fully understand the cause of my problem, and what options are available to me.”
Tyre B.
“He has a reputation of being an excellent doctor so when he treats me for my back pain, I want the best.”
Mark. R.
“He knows when I am hurting.”
Richard C.
“Dr. Donald D. Hales welcomed me to the practice, explained who he was, took time to go over my tests with me, and explained what had happened to me and why.”
Richard N.
“He has the time to talk to me.”
Larry W.