NJ Navarro

Orthotic-Prosthetic Resident

Specialty

Pediatric and Geriatric Orthotics Lower Limb Prosthetics

Education, Certifications, Memberships

Masters of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics, International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 2025 ABC Certified Fitter of Orthotics, 2022 Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2020

Philosophy

To be an empathetic and open minded individual by striving to understand people’s lives from their perspectives. As a clinician, I aim to be meaningful and thoughtful with the interactions and treatment plans of my patients and their family members.

Bio

After graduating with my Bachelors degree in Biology at UNLV, I was able to work at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center’s prosthetic department during/after the COVID-19 pandemic as Certified Orthotic Fitter. It was here where I gained an interest and passion in the field O&P. After gaining irreplaceable experience in geriatric and adult orthotic patient care for over two years, I was able to pursue a Master’s Degree in O&P at IIOP and now have become an O&P resident. Here I hope to further expand my knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded, empathetic clinician.