Andrew S Martin, MD

I recently moved to Vegas towards the end of 2014 and was in need of a good Orthopedist. I had injured both knees but one in particular was starting to become a problem. I had previously saw a DR back in New York but he wasn’t much help. Through word of mouth and recommendations from friends I decided to visit Dr Martin, and I must say, I was really pleased. I don’t usually Unilocal much but since I was fortunate to find Scott through recommendations I figure I should pay it forward and recommend him myself.
The office visit was really pleasant. Easy to get to and well kept. The staff at the front desk was really nice and I didn’t wait long either. Within minutes of listening to my history and assessing my knee I was getting X-​rays done.
What I really liked about Scott is that he really seemed interested in hearing about my concerns (as opposed to just going with what the scans and pictures showed). He recommended strength training (along with a cortisone shot to provide immediate relief). Surgery was an option but more of a preventative benefit rather than a fix (I’ve had the same injury on my Patella a couple of times). The cortisone helped out immediately but I know the strength training has been the real reason for my improvement. It has been months since my visit and my discomfort level has dropped tremendously.
I would highly recommend Dr martin and I plan on going back to address an issue I am having with my arm (tennis injury). Hope this was somewhat helpful!

In 2010 I injured my knee, after seeing many doctors and being used as a pin cushion I was finally pointed in the right direction. From the very first visit with Dr. Martin I knew things were gonna be different. He didn’t assume it was an easy fix, He took his time to really figure out what was wrong with my knee. By no means was my case a «normal» injury. I started seeing Dr. Martin in 2011, every time I have been to his office the staff is friendly and work hard to make sure your seen quickly. They treat me like family, which is rare in the medical field now days. I also have taken both of my daughters to him when they broke an arm and wrist. I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else to care for my children. My latest appointment was this year with Dr. Martin. Four years and still he knew every detail about my case. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional and fantastic doctor. I’m sure as a family we will have future injuries and I don’t plan on seeing anyone but Dr. Martin.

Dr Martin receives 5 stars from me for bedside manner and overall expertise. I was in a mountain biking accident in Vail and suffered a broken left clavicle and extensive skin lacerations. Upon my return, Dr Martin supervised my successful recovery. His entire staff was very knowledgable, friendly, and supportive (even when I may have been a little difficult to deal with). They were always available if I had an extra question or concern. Additionally, they were very flexible and were able to fit me in the schedule with very short notice. I would highly recommend Dr Martin and his staff’s personalized medical care to help you in your recovery!

I have only a handful of reviews. All of them are either 1 star or 5… Very rarely in between. Either my experience was so great or terrible that I was motivated to voice my opinion for the world to appreciate or use as fair warning.
In the case of this office, my experience was worth the effort of writing it here. It should be noted that I am not super fond of doctor’s visits. I don’t like needles, tongue depressors, x-​rays or anything of the sort. And visiting a surgeon made me focus on the thought of scalpel cutting into me… Saying I was apprehensive about my visit is an understatement. But I have been having more and more pain in my knee when I am active and I was sent to this office by our family practitioner. A family practitioner who incidentally I won’t be writing a review for, «meh» doesn’t merit the effort.
Ultimately I couldn’t be active, or on some mornings, I couldn’t even walk up and down the stairs at home, without severe pain in my right knee. So off to the orthopedic surgeon I had to go… For at least a consult.
I arrived at the office and I don’t know if the staff could sense my trepidation (fear) but they were extremely comforting and personable. After taking my name, I was addressed warmly by my preferred nick name and spoken to eye to eye. So often at a doctor’s office, am I coldly spoken to as Mr Lim from behind a chart or file. The staff at this office was engaged and I didn’t feel as if I were a chore. My wait was only a few minutes from my designated appointment and I was off to be inspected.
I was then greeted by more staff in the back of the office so we could discuss my ailments and take some x-​rays. The demeanor of the employees was consistent with that of the front desk. Everyone was sincerely pleasant and personable. I don’t think I could have said that about any other physician’s office that I have visited in my 40 years.
After jumping through the necessary assessment hoops, I met with the doctor. I see why the staff are as accommodating as they are. I think it trickles down from the doctor himself. Dr Martin was very very easy to talk to and I was explained my condition without ever being made to feel like in idiot or ignorant. And further, my apprehension was understood and consoled as opposed to be dismissed as naivety.
After inspecting my x-​rays and having interviewed me, the diagnosis was that of a torn meniscus and that there was a procedure that could be performed arthroscopically (yay spell check) and that major invasive surgery would not be needed to correct the issue. Basically I wasn’t be opened up or put under general anesthesia. I could have it done in an afternoon and my rehab we be such that I wouldn’t be out of commission for too long. I can easily say the doctor answered all of my questions thoroughly and so well in fact, that I am able to regurgitate his explanations sloppily here.
Living in Las Vegas, everyone in this town «knows a guy.» So I met with Dr Martin first and then two other orthopedic surgeons that were recommended to me by colleagues and friends. Just to get second opinions. Of the others I met, I wasn’t even close to as pleased about my experience than I was at Dr Martin’s office. Another doctor even tried to charge me another co-​pay for my visit because my initial stop in was at the end of the day and I had come back the very next morning to finish the consult.
I need to figure out a few scheduling logistics and such, but I will be getting my issue taken care of. And based solely on how I was treated as a patient, I will going to ASM Orthopedics.

Let me think back to what makes ASM Orthopedics so special…
When a snowboarding injury destroyed my humerus bone, it was anything but humorous. The moment of impact was excruciating. Dr. Martin’s bedside manner as well as his healing hands took this once-​broken man from zero to hero. He oversaw the entire process — beginning to end. 5 things I really liked about Dr. Martin and his office:
— No doctor, no matter what specialty, ever has spent as much time coaching me through the recovery process, and making sure I am in tip-​top shape. You always want your doctor to «look the part» — and Dr. Martin does. He inspired great results from me. He produced great results from himself. In the time invested category, you have to give this orthopedic surgeon «a leg up.»
— On a different occasion, I had terrible bursitis and went to Dr. Martin. Nobody likes pain, but it certainly makes it easier when you can laugh through it. Both Dr. Martin and his team are hilarious! I thought I was in a stand up comedy club during a giant needle being stuck into a part of my body that you all will appreciate me not showing on here. Instead of tensing up (my normal reaction to giant needles), they had me laughing so hard that I had no need to wince or prepare for the worst. And it was over. Amazing.
— No practice has had as many friendly people who remember your name and who want you to feel better. How many times have we all faced the nameless receptionist who couldn’t be bothered finding a pen for us during our weakest moments in a waiting room?
— No office went as far to work with me in finding the right financial solution for me to afford the treatment I needed, without breaking the bank. We all know that medical costs have skyrocketed, but bringing the humanity back to medicine is what Dr. Martin and his staff truly excelled at. I am indebted to them.

— He could have a whole team just opening up fan-​mail, thank you cards, and since it is Christmas season — I have seen quite a few gift baskets come his way. It is amazing he gets to stay in the shape he is in with all of those cookies and great treats in his office.
I can’t recommend Dr. Martin of ASM Orthopedics enough.

Fantastic surgeon who operated on my torn achilles tendon and my wife’s ACL.. great service and professional staff. I am a very active person biking, hiking, running and lots of outdoor sports. I will be using Dr. Martin for any issues I have in the future. Thank you Dr. Martin

I was in a serious car accident 5 years ago. I went to Dr. Martin after the engine of my car landed on my knee and did something to it. Dr. Martin no matter how rushed always had time to answer questions and discuss options. I ended up having a total knee replacement. While I was one of the ones who didn’t get back full use of the leg (still a problem climbing stairs and a few other small things) I am walking, and doing baby hiking. An excellent listener, and a great sense of humor. You need a great sports doctor, this is the one you want.

Dr. Martin is a true asset to the Las Vegas medical community.
I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Martin when I tore my ACL skiing. He recommended that I have surgery but I was very nervous and frightened. I asked him several dozen questions and he patiently answered each and every one.
I was in denial that I needed surgery because I didn’t have any pain in my knee and I thought I would be one of those rare injuries that would be fine. I was wrong.
As the weeks passed, my knee grew more unstable and my activities that I used to enjoy were no longer able to be done. No more hiking, rock climbing, no running.
I returned to Dr. Martin and told him I wanted the ACL reconstruction and I wanted him to do it. He once again patiently answered all of my questions. He told me I would walk out the day of surgery. He sent his assistant Amanda in to the office and we scheduled the surgery.
Dr. Martin prescribed some rehabilitation equipment for my aftercare and it was delivered to my home BEFORE my surgery. A small detail but it was much appreciated! And he ordered a cold compression therapy wrap machine that ran on water instead of ice — a HUGE bonus!
On the morning of my surgery, while I was in the pre-​op room at the hospital, Dr. Martin came to see me. He had a big smile on his face, asked me if I had any questions and then asked if I was ready. The warmth and confidence that he exudes made me feel comfortable and secure knowing he was the surgeon going to do the procedure on me. I wasn’t scared or nervous after seeing him.
His entire team was truly fantastic! When I explained something was scaring me, the team took the time to comfort me. Dr. Martin’s anesthesiologist was especially wonderful. He was very gentle when giving me the nerve block in my leg, he made sure I was comfortable and he made sure I had a series of medications to avoid nausea when they woke me up from the anesthesia after the surgery.
When I woke up, I was alert and interactive. I felt discomfort but no pain! Perhaps it was the nerve block that the anesthesiologist had given me.
My entire leg was wrapped securely and with obvious care and attention to detail. Once I made it into the second stage of recovery, the PT came in. Dr. Martin had agreed I could be sent home with a walker and the PT was going to teach me how to use it. I got up and took those first few steps. I was amazed I was walking after just having ACL reconstruction!
I was sent home within a few hours of the surgery. I walked the same day with the aid of the walker.
My incisions are small and neat, my swelling is minimal, I have some discomfort but not pain.
Thanks to Dr. Martin and his staff, my recovery is going smoothly, my surgery was uneventful and I am so, so grateful I chose Dr. Martin.
He is a true asset to the Las Vegas medical community and I would recommend him to anyone with a knee or shoulder issue.

Good Doctor… to the point… went to another orthopedic surgeon who was sullen, and very detached, Dr Martin was a refreshing change.