Dr. Carlos Belmar
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon
Dr. Belmar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of arthritic joint conditions. His areas of surgical expertise include:
Carlos Belmar, MD
Dr. Carlos Belmar is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, periprosthetic fracture care, and complex lower extremity trauma. He was among the first surgeons in Indiana to receive FDA approval for the use of Onkos 3D-printed custom implants for challenging knee revision cases.
Before joining Indiana Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Belmar practiced at Union Medical Group Bone and Joint Center in Terre Haute. He has also been serving as an assistant professor and adjunct clinical instructor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and his orthopedic residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
A nationally respected expert in advanced orthopedic techniques, Dr. Belmar has more than two decades of experience performing computer-navigated and custom knee replacements, including Conformis systems. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
Dr. Belmar is an accomplished researcher and presenter with numerous national and international presentations and peer-reviewed publications. He is deeply involved in clinical education, surgical quality initiatives, and leadership within the healthcare community. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Board Certification
- Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2000
- Recertification 2010, 2020
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, 1991
Education
- Bachelor of Science: Preprofessional Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- Medical Degree: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Internship: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
- Medical/Surgical Staff Physician: St. Mary’s Hospital, Hoboken, NJ
- Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
- Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
- Dr. Belmar is the author of more than a dozen publications and presentations.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Phi Beta Kappa