Putting You at the Center of Your Care
At Great Basin Orthopaedics, we put you at the center of everything we do. While every patient is unique, not every orthopaedic practice delivers truly personalized care. We believe your treatment should be built around you, your condition, your goals, and your lifestyle.
Our patient-centered approach to orthopaedic care ensures that you are evaluated and treated as an individual, not a diagnosis. Every visit includes direct access to an experienced orthopaedic specialist who takes the time to understand your needs and develop a customized treatment plan. Whether your goal is returning to competitive sports, staying active outdoors, or simply moving through daily life without pain, we tailor your care to support long-term success.
As a trusted orthopaedic provider in Northern Nevada, we are deeply connected to the community we serve. Our team includes neighbors, parents, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts who understand how important it is to stay active and engaged in the activities you love.
Our mission is simple: to help you restore mobility, reduce pain, and get back to living your life with confidence.
Great Basin Orthopaedics serves athletes and active individuals across Northern Nevada, providing trusted orthopaedic care on the sidelines, in arenas, and throughout the community.
As the official orthopaedic consultants for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack and members of the Justin Sportsmedicine Team®, our doctors deliver comprehensive sports medicine coverage for athletes at every level, from collegiate and professional teams to local high schools and youth athletics.
Official Team Physicians for:
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
Galena High School
McQueen High School
Wooster High School
Official Sports Medicine Consultants of:
Justin Sportsmedicine Team
Reno Rodeo
University of Nevada, Reno
Proud Supporters of:
Nevada Academy of Family Physicians
Reno National Little League Baseball
Our doctors are dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs. With advanced training across a range of orthopaedic specialties, our team works together to provide accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and long-term solutions that support your mobility and quality of life.
We believe in clear communication, patient education, and a collaborative approach so you always feel informed and confident in your care. From your first visit through recovery, our doctors are committed to helping you move better and live stronger.
Join Our Team!
At Great Basin Orthopaedics, we’ve built a team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Whether you’re a clinical provider or part of our support staff, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values respect, growth, and excellence.
We offer opportunities to develop your skills, work alongside experienced doctors, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Orthopaedic Questions
Orthopaedics (alternatively, orthopedics) is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, disorders, and injuries of the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. A doctor who specializes in this medical specialty is called an orthopaedic (alternatively, orthopedic) surgeon or orthopaedist.
How Do I Choose an Orthopaedic Specialist at Great Basin Orthopaedics? +
You are welcome to call and request an appointment with any one of our specialists. Read about their specialties here. However, if you are unfamiliar with our doctors, our team can help match you with the orthopaedic specialist best equipped to treat your concern.
What Is a Bone and Joint Specialist? +
At Great Basin Orthopaedics, our practice is devoted to the specialty of orthopaedics which is defined as the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. All of our doctors are board-eligible or board-certified bone and joint specialists who have undergone specialty training in orthopaedics and are equipped to treat all disorders and injuries of the skeletal system and its related joints, ligaments, and muscles. Orthopaedists and orthopaedic surgeons also are experts in the prevention, treatment, and repair of orthopaedic issues, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint disease.
If I Have Chronic Foot Pain, How Can Seeing a Foot and Ankle Specialist Benefit Me? +
A foot and ankle orthopaedist is specialty trained to address the bones, soft tissues and joints of the foot and ankle. While our entire team of orthopaedic doctors are experts in the medical and surgical management of all bones and joints, we have doctors who have chosen to specialize in foot and ankle due to personal passion and interest.
Is It Important for My High School Athlete to See a Sports Medicine Doctor? +
A sports medicine doctor is specialty trained to understand the specific mechanics of bones and joints and how to treat sport injury and help the athlete avoid injury. Both orthopaedic specialists and sports medicine orthopaedists understand the entire musculoskeletal system, but a doctor with an expertise in sports medicine focuses on the non-operative treatments of sports injuries. Our team of doctors is on the sidelines at local sporting events helping identify and treat athlete injury.
Are All Orthopaedic Specialists Also Sports Medicine Doctors? +
No, sports medicine is a specialty area of study.
What Is an Orthopaedic Hand Specialist? +
A hand specialist is an orthopedic doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders in the hand, wrist, and forearm. Great Basin Orthopaedics has orthopedic surgeons who specialize in the hand and upper extremities (as well as hand-specific occupational therapists to assist in recovery). They have chosen to focus their training and work on this complicated area of the body and have a unique understanding of the complex networks of blood vessels, nerves, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones that make up the hand and fingers.
Do All Orthopaedists Treat All Bone and Joint Problems? +
Orthopaedic surgeons are board-certified or board-eligible medical doctors with a minimum of 14 years of conventional education. While all Great Basin Orthopaedics surgeons have knowledge of the entire musculoskeletal system, some have chosen an area of specialty. Our team will help you identify the surgeon best equipped and most experienced in your injury area.
Will I Need Physical Therapy? +
Your doctor will be able to fully answer this question after your diagnosis and treatment. If physical therapy is prescribed, Great Basin Orthopaedics offers two convenient therapy clinic locations—upstairs from our medical clinic at 9480 Double Diamond Parkway and at 5411 Kietzke Lane, Suite 105. Our therapy services are designed to provide convenient access to care while ensuring continuity of treatment from diagnosis through rehabilitation.
What Does Board-Certified Mean? +
The orthopaedic surgery board certification exams offered by American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) enables successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in orthopedic surgery. Completing the orthopaedic surgery board certification exams indicates mastery of orthopedic surgery skills and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics.
Once a doctor has completed an orthopaedic residency at a major medical institution, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a written test to become board eligible. If the written test is passed, the doctor becomes “eligible” to take the oral test, after two years in practice. When the doctor passes the oral exam, the doctor becomes “board-certified” and is considered a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. All Great Basin Orthopaedics surgeons are board-certified (or board-eligible if they are within the first two years of their practice).
What Is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon? +
A fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who has completed a minimum of 13 years of education and has completed an additional year of specialty training in a specific field of orthopaedic surgery in an accredited fellowship program. There are fellowships in several areas of orthopaedics, including: hand and upper extremity, adult hip and knee, trauma, sports medicine, spine, pediatric and foot and ankle.