Stiff hips and aching knees can make it hard to enjoy the things that matter to you, whether that is gardening, golf, or keeping up with grandchildren. If you live in Mesa and are weighing joint replacement, Dr. Christian Eccles offers specialized hip and knee care just across the city line in Gilbert.
A Short Trip South to Gilbert
Mesa shares its southern border with Gilbert. From much of Mesa, US 60 leads to the North Gilbert office at 2940 E Banner Gateway Dr., Suite 200, Gilbert, AZ 85234, typically in about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic and where you start. Patients in southeast Mesa may prefer the South Gilbert office at 1675 E Melrose St., Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85297. Call (602) 648-5444 to book at either location.
Is It Time to Consider Joint Replacement?
There is no single right moment. Many people start with weight management, exercise, anti-inflammatory medication, and injections. Joint replacement becomes worth discussing when pain persists despite those steps, when the joint is stiff or deformed, or when your world has started to shrink because walking hurts. Dr. Eccles will review your history, examine the joint, and study your X-rays before recommending a plan. The article Am I a Candidate for Joint Replacement Surgery? is a helpful starting point.
Treatments Available to Mesa Patients
For Your Knee
- Total knee replacement: worn joint surfaces are replaced with a metal and plastic implant designed to move smoothly and bear weight without arthritic pain.
- TMINI® robotic assistance: a compact, handheld robotic system follows a patient-specific plan to help prepare bone and position the implant. Learn more about robotic knee replacement.
- Muscle and tendon-sparing and minimally invasive techniques: approaches that try to protect healthy soft tissue when your anatomy allows.
- Revision knee replacement: surgery to correct a previous knee replacement that has loosened, worn, or become painful.
For Your Hip
- Total hip replacement through an anterior or posterior approach, chosen to suit your hip.
- OrthoGrid Hip AI navigation, which overlays a grid on X-rays taken during surgery to help check implant angle, leg length, and offset.
- Revision hip replacement for a hip implant that is no longer working as it should.
What Recovery Can Look Like
Recovery starts within hours of surgery, when a therapist helps you stand and walk. Eligible patients may have same-day outpatient surgery and head home to Mesa that evening, while others stay overnight. A fast recovery pathway pairs modern anesthesia with early therapy, and a narcotic-free pain plan uses non-opioid methods first. The exercises before and after surgery page shows what you can start practicing now.
Training and Experience
Dr. Christian Eccles is fellowship-trained and board certified. After medical school and orthopedic residency at the University of Louisville, he completed an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Indiana University, where he learned from national hip and knee replacement experts. He belongs to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and he co-authored a textbook chapter on complications of total knee replacement for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Mesa Patient FAQs
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Eccles?
Some insurance plans require one and others do not. Check with your plan, and bring a referral letter to your first visit if it is required.
Is the North Gilbert office easy to reach from Mesa?
Yes. For many Mesa residents, US 60 is the most direct route to the North Gilbert office on E Banner Gateway Dr.
Will I need to stay overnight after surgery?
It depends on your health, the procedure, and how you do with therapy after surgery. Same-day surgery is available for selected primary knee and hip replacements, while revision procedures typically require at least one overnight stay.
Questions before booking? Call (602) 648-5444.
