Emily Naclerio, MD

Orthopedic Traumatology

fellowship-trained

Education & Training

Specialty

Orthopedic Traumatology

Fellowship

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Edinburgh Orthopaedics Fellowship, University of Minnesota – Regions Northstar Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Residency

University of Arizona – Orthopedic Residency

Postgraduate

University of Missouri – Doctor of Medicine

Undergraduate

University of Miami – B.S. in Neuroscience

Commonly Treated Conditions

Treatment of Nonunions & Malunions
Pelvis & Acetabulum Surgery
Treatment of Complex & Open Fractures
Fracture Fixation & Reconstruction
Periprosthetic Fractures
Polytrauma
Post-Traumatic Deformities
Treatment of Infected Fractures & Osteomyelitis
Upper & Lower Extremity Trauma
Revision Fracture Surgery
Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis & Pain
Primary Hip & Knee Replacement
Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Joint Injections

Primary Location

The CORE Institute - Mesa

1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 202, Mesa, AZ 85202

The CORE Institute - North Phoenix

18444 N 25th Ave UNIT 210, Phoenix, AZ 85023

About Dr. Naclerio

Dr. Naclerio, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma and the treatment of complex orthopedic injuries.

Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. Naclerio served as an attending surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She also completed the Edinburgh Orthopaedics Fellowship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where she gained advanced clinical experience in orthopaedics and trauma. Her fellowship training also includes an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Regions Northstar Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Naclerio completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and her Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, graduating Cum Laude.

Outside of work, Dr. Naclerio enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and playing golf. She is also an avid Formula 1 fan and enjoys discovering new music, attending concerts, and traveling.

Accolades & Awards

– Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2020 Resident Award Finalist

– University of Arizona Phoenix Resident Research Symposium 2023 – 3rd place

– Donald Serot Medical Scholarship Recipient

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Publications

Naclerio EH, Swenson RA, Winter JD, Rivard R, Cole PA. Discordance between surgeon opinion and institutional policy on explant handling after hardware removal. Injury. 2025 Aug;56(8):112580.
Naclerio E, Sekar M, Ghattas YS, Steinmann S, Cannada LK, Dehghan N. Women in Orthopaedics: Ten-Year Trends of Fellowship Match Rate and Subspeciality. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Global. 2024 May 22;8(5):1-6.
Kandemir U, Naclerio EH, McKee MD, Weatherby DJ, Cole PA, Tetsworth K. Humerus fractures: selecting fixation for a successful outcome. OTA Int. 2023;6(3):e259.
Naclerio E, McKee M. Approach to Humeral Shaft Nonunion: Evaluation and Surgical Techniques. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022;30(2):50-59.
Naclerio E, Carter T. Allograft Meniscus Transplantation: the Dovetail Technique. In: Cole BJ, Chahla J, eds. Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2022.
Raines BT, Naclerio E, Sherman SL. Management of anterior cruciate ligament injury: What’s in and what’s out? Indian J Orthop. 2017;51:563-75.

Presentations

Podium and Oral Presentations

Sekar M, de Comas A, Duran M, Qubain L, Naclerio E, Mallender J, Childers R. Accuracy of Intramedullary Reamings Compared to Traditional Biopsy in Metastases. Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kauai, HI, August 1, 2025.
Nguyen MP, Lund EA, Naclerio EH, Swiontkowski MF, Weatherby D, Xu JL. Arthroscopic-Assisted Lateral Tibial Plateau Fixation with Percutaneous Screws. Orthopaedic Video Theatre, American Academy of Orthopaedics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 2025.
Naclerio E. Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients. University of Minnesota Regions Hospital Grand Rounds, Saint Paul, MN, March 26, 2024.
Naclerio E, Qubain L, Duran M, de Comas A. Diagnostic Accuracy of Intramedullary Reamings Compared to Traditional Biopsy in Long-Bone Metastases. University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, May 13, 2023.
Naclerio E, Sekar M, Steinmann S, Cannada L, Dehghan N. Women in Orthopaedics: Ten-Year Trends of Fellowship Match Rate and Subspecialty Selection. University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, May 8, 2022.
Naclerio E, Kasper J, Kisana H, de Comas A. Early complications following megaprosthetic reconstruction of the hip and knee in oncology and trauma patients. University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, May 22, 2021.
Naclerio E, Duran M, Auran R, de Comas A. Trends in the evaluation and management of suspected metastatic long bone fractures by the general orthopedist. Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, August 2020.
Naclerio E, Brown M, Carter T. Meniscal allograft survivorship and outcomes 20 years after implantation. University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, June 20, 2020.
Naclerio E, Surma TJ, Worley J, Crist BD. Anterior total hip arthroplasty outcomes in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, June 7, 2019.
Naclerio E, Koh J, Walker JB, Jones CB, Horwitz D, Firoozabadi R, Sanders D, Sems S, Bosse M, Cannada L, Leighton R, Tornetta P. What is the rate of radial nerve injury after humeral shaft nonunion surgery? University of Arizona – Phoenix Orthopaedic Resident Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, June 7, 2019.

Poster Presentations

Naclerio E, Winter JD, Swenson RA, Rivard R, Cole PA. Discordance between surgeon opinion and institutional policy on explant handling after hardware removal: Results of a surgeon survey. University of Minnesota Fellowship Graduation, Minneapolis, MN, July 2024.
Naclerio E, Sekar M, Ghattas Y, Steinmann S, Cannada LK, Dehghan N. Women in Orthopaedics: Ten-Year Trends of Fellowship Match Rate and Subspeciality. American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, June 2024.
Auran R, Tran T, Naclerio E, Dehghan N, McKee M, Lederman E. Humerus Periprosthetic Fracture Patterns Differ in Short-Stem versus Standard-Stem Shoulder Arthroplasty Implants. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, October 2022.
Naclerio E, Kasper J, Kisana H, de Comas A. Early complications following megaprosthetic reconstruction of the hip and knee in oncology and trauma patients. Arizona Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Sedona, AZ, October 2021.
Surma TJ, Worley J, Naclerio E, Crist BD. Anterior total hip arthroplasty outcomes in the treatment of femoral neck fractures: a retrospective cohort. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, March 2018.
Naclerio E, Surma TJ, Worley J, Crist BD. Anterior total hip arthroplasty outcomes in the treatment of femoral neck fractures: a retrospective cohort. University of Missouri Health Sciences Research Day, Columbia, MO, November 2017.
Naclerio E, Rioux-Forker D, Muzaffar A. Reconstruction of a complex dentoskeletal deformity in a patient with severe macroglossia in the context of muscular dystrophy. University of Missouri Health Sciences Research Day, Columbia, MO, November 2015.

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