Dr. Aaron J. Dickens is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty in orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Dickens completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of New Mexico and received additional training in orthopaedic traumatology at the University of California San Diego.
Dr. Aaron J. Dickens is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty in orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Dickens completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of New Mexico and received additional training in orthopaedic traumatology at the University of California San Diego.
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Very kind, explains things well. Easy to talk to.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Great Ortho Dr!! Very pleasant staff. Thank you all for another great experience :)
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Dickens is exceptional.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He has treated me for a hip replacement he did last year. Each office visit with him, he is caring and concerned for me getting better. I would highly recommend him as your surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Great communicator. Approachable.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
All good yes
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
GBO staff and Dr Dickens were professional, fast, efficient and reassuring.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He is a fine doctor who you can tell cares about his patients. He did a great surgery and the patient is getting better every day.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very friendly and answered our questions
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Does not communicate well. In and out of treatment room. Did not ck my left patella.
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS Specialty: Orthopaedic Trauma Board Certified: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellowship: University of California San Diego Residency: University of New Mexico Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine – MD Undergraduate Degree: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR – BS in Radiation Health Physics Professional Associations: Orthopaedic Trauma Association American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Washoe County Medical Society
BIO Dr. Aaron Dickens is a Reno native and McQueen High School graduate. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Oregon State University where he was a scholarship soccer athlete then returned to his hometown to attend the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Dickens completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of New Mexico and received additional training in orthopaedic traumatology at the University of California San Diego.
Dr. Dickens has definitely found his niche as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. He feels fortunate to have the ability and the opportunity to care for and enhance the function and rehabilitation of patients with complex orthopaedic injuries. Dr. Dickens takes pride in his meticulous approach to fracture care and strives to provide the best possible outcome for every patient.
Because of their deep roots in the community, Dr. Dickens and his wife (also a physician and Reno native) always planned to return to their hometown to practice medicine and raise their family. With Great Basin Orthopaedics, Dr. Dickens has found a group of like-minded physicians who are not only committed to a patient-first approach, but to providing high-quality orthopaedic care while raising families and serving their community in meaningful ways.
When not caring for patients, this family man enjoys spending time with his wife, two young sons and extended family while taking advantage of the limitless outdoor recreational opportunities the Reno/Tahoe area has to offer. He very much enjoys reconnecting with old friends on the soccer field and finds woodworking to be a creative outlet requiring adept skill, a steady hand and precise execution – much like surgery. He continues to pursue this interest in the workshop that he built with his father-in-law.
Very kind, explains things well. Easy to talk to.
Great Ortho Dr!! Very pleasant staff. Thank you all for another great experience :)
Dr Dickens is exceptional.
He has treated me for a hip replacement he did last year. Each office visit with him, he is caring and concerned for me getting better. I would highly recommend him as your surgeon.
Great communicator. Approachable.
All good yes
GBO staff and Dr Dickens were professional, fast, efficient and reassuring.
He is a fine doctor who you can tell cares about his patients. He did a great surgery and the patient is getting better every day.
Very friendly and answered our questions
Does not communicate well. In and out of treatment room. Did not ck my left patella.