Leonardo Santibanez, CNP

Orthopedics

Orthopedic Surgery
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Child 0-17, Adolescent 12-17, Adult 18-65, Older Adult >65
4.7/5 Read Reviews

Meet Leonardo Santibanez, CNP

Leo Santibanez received his bachelor of science in nursing from Northern Arizona University, where he also completed the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Santibanez is part of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Santibanez is an avid climber and runner, who brings 17 years of clinical experience with him to CHRISTUS St. Vincent.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • Healthnet Federal Services
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Medical Education: Northern Arizona University

Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.7
  • Listened Carefully 4.7
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.7
  • Spent Enough Time 4.5
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (163)

5.0

Way to go, Leo and Team

5.0

It could not have been any better.

5.0

Professional compassionate understanding Provided a solution

5.0

I would recommend him to others.

5.0

Very helpful

5.0

Very experienced and well-versed in the shoulder issues.

4.0

Thank you!

5.0

very good

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

Professional, medical healthcare with great Service Provider.

5.0

Nice visit.

5.0

Very positive and personable doctor!

5.0

I feel I can trust the doctors

5.0

Just an awesome man

5.0

Thank you for your care - I appreciate your time and knowledge.

5.0

Thank you for listening and clarity in answering my questions. I appreciated your thoroughness and follow-up.

4.0

If the Dr is running late, a call would be nice so that I am not flying to the appointment to be on time and end up waiting over an hour

3.0

I will return soon for a follow-up.

5.0

Very happy with their service

5.0

Good visit

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

Thank you for such great care!

5.0

Thank you for being helpful kind and compassionate we do travel from Taos

5.0

Professional dedicated provider.

5.0

Good service

5.0

He rock's !!!

5.0

Every thing was great!

5.0

Really helpful, told me my options

5.0

All good.

5.0

Excellent care

5.0

He engenders trust.

5.0

I appreciate the organization and professionalism in treating my shoulder and scheduling future appointments and treatments.

4.0

Provider explained things well but when referring for therapy had a completely different diagnosis. Was not pleased with this.

3.0

Have an administrator or secretary help you with your paper work

5.0

I appreciated knowing that I can drop in for cortisone shots instead of waiting for an appointment.

5.0

Was very helpful and was able to let me know that surgey would help my situation

5.0

Awesome professional and individual.

5.0

Excellent care. Thank you!

5.0

Thank you my child was very comfortable and we feel great about the care he received

5.0

Overall amazing!

2.0

the ratings speak for themselves: i felt that - because i am a 'senior citizen' - my concerns and questions did not need to be answered. 'flippant' responses.

4.0

Spoke too fast. Was extremely hyper.

4.0

If I return for another visit I would request to be seen by the surgeon and not the NP

5.0

Awesome

5.0

great experience

4.0

I think once health should have others look into DEATIALS!

4.0

Very difficult to wear splint. Hand swelled alot

5.0

See previous point - care is great - business practices are questionable

5.0

Thank You keep up the great work

3.0

Had my pain been managed better I would have rated him as good or excellent.

5.0

The lag time for surgery seems quite long.

5.0

Explain everything to me

5.0

I was very very happy with my visit.

4.0

I would have liked to know that the procedure would be 4 months away while I was in Leo's office.

5.0

Well taken care of.

5.0

Thank you keep doing what you do best

5.0

Thanks! Would not hesitate to see him again!

5.0

I love that when I asked him exactly what procedure was done on my hand he drew a diagram on his hand showing all the bones and joints that were operated on

4.0

Slow down just a little bit.

4.0

Provider was quick but attentive

5.0

Made my bad day better!

5.0

Very happy with my provider

5.0

The experience pleasant

5.0

He’s a credit to your office thank you.

5.0

I am considering doing more research on the surgery.

5.0

I very much appreciate the orthopedic center (including the phenomenal therapists)!!!

4.0

Being a veteran was quite surprised as to how fast the decision was made to have surgery. In another month and a half everything should be fine.

5.0

NA

5.0

The healthcare provider was great but that’s about it quite disappointed about the waste of time for a 10 minute appointment or approximately 15 minutes with x-rays it only took me an hour and a half of my time.

5.0

Leo is awesome — always listens to whatever questions and/or concerns I might have.

5.0

Like I said very professional straightforward just overall good

5.0

Thank You

5.0

none

5.0

Leo was very professional and explained what needed to be done

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained things very well.

5.0

Both Leo and the radiologist were wonderful.

5.0

I am quite satisfied and will recommend this practice to others.

2.0

I'll look for an orthopedic doctor elsewhere. This PA was not helpful at all.

5.0

Great teamwork very friendly employees

5.0

Can't wait to see you! My hand is in your care. You have gone out of your way for me. God bless you! I hope we will be in surgery asap!

5.0

Leo was excellent.

5.0

Awesome. Professional. Seems to actually care

5.0

Personal connection

5.0

very good and nice

5.0

Keep on doing the awesome job

5.0

Everything was fine

5.0

Thank you so much for your kindness.

5.0

Thank you for taking the time to explain everything and answer all of my questions.

5.0

Well done

5.0

Excellent

5.0

He waited no time

2.0

I know I wasn't your patient but still could have acted like I was

5.0

Great service from Dr Santibanez.

5.0

Keep up the good work.

5.0

I am so pleased to have found Dr. Forno & his assistant Leo. I am in good hands... Thank you to all of the staff there!

5.0

Give him a raise! 😜

5.0

Edith and Rosanne are sweet RN's

4.0

He was a nice Dr.and understand my situation

5.0

I plan to return

5.0

Keep up the good work!!

4.0

Call me

5.0

I have had nothing but great care from Dr.S I have and will always recommend him and Dr.Forno

5.0

Very happy with Dr Forno and Leonardo Sabatinez work 😎

5.0

Thanks for the efficient and professional service

5.0

None

4.0

no.

5.0

Efficient visit.

4.0

I was pleased with the attitude and commitment of the staff.

5.0

I believe in their experience and trust they will do a great job ??

5.0

Very professional

5.0

Liked his bedside manner alot!

5.0

Leo is very helpful even when I was unable to be as compliant as I would have liked.

4.0

Slow down on physical therapy

5.0

His assistant that Tammy was outstanding!!

4.0

Slow down your delivery. Situations are new to the patient. The hurried pace of the one on one make it feel like you are not being thorough. There was no direction as to what I should or should not do during surgery recovery. 2 weeks post

5.0

Thanks

5.0

The time is very limited - and that is the nature of the beast...

5.0

I’ve already bragged on Mr. Santabanez to several friends!

5.0

I had a very good experience at the Orthopedic Center

5.0

Well done ?

5.0

He seemed very approachable and competent

5.0

You have a great team.

5.0

Simple surgery. Got all information I needed. Didn't require much time

5.0

Thank you for a comforting visit which did not go the way I wanted it but you made me feel that wrist surgery was going to eventually solve my problem.

4.0

Who was my provider???do you mean hospital or specific person?

5.0

I'm hoping to see Dr. Forno in the near future to get his advise on some medical procedures I have questions on.

5.0

All staff has been great.

4.0

Neuro is a total disaster bring referred there is a nightmare on my life right now.

5.0

I still have a fractured wrist.

5.0

I'm grateful for the strengths of your excellent staff.

5.0

Keep it up !

5.0

Leo was good.

5.0

professional care

5.0

Respectful. Took all the time needed to cover details.

4.0

Dr. Leo has been great at explaining my injury.

5.0

Thank you I appreciate you

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

Great service

3.0

My experience was disappointing. I know the doctor sees patients who are much worse off but I left feeling like I wasted his time

5.0

He was great!!!

5.0

Perfection

5.0

he's very competent and encouraging.

2.0

Maybe schedule less patients in a day so you can actually spend the time needed with those who have been waiting.

5.0

Not sure who is defined as the provider?

5.0

Made it very clear that if I experience any problems to call and he will get me in.

5.0

Wonderful care.

5.0

Leo listens and is kind

5.0

A

5.0

None keep up the good work

5.0

Great dr

5.0

I have been very impressed with the total program. I am still participating in PT to regain total use of my elbow

4.0

I could have use a more detailed explanation about the care and cleaning of the arm brace I was given.

4.0

Me atendió rápido y fue muy amable y comprencivo.

4.0

There are not enough Doctors to treat all the patients. Therefore we are all on an assembly line. Gotta keep moving...

5.0

He was great.

4.0

The aides/techs were A++

5.0

Exceptional professionals

5.0

I was very impressed with the level of competence and caring. The least painful shot I’ve ever been given.

5.0

Amazing

5.0

Thanks Leo for your great care. My thumb is way better!

5.0

I truly feel this way about my care provided by your organization.

5.0

They were ALL great people!

4.0

Excellent