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 professional and concerned MD
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Amazing
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Dickens was a pleasure to be seen by. He’s very knowledgeable indirect with great bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always a pleasure working with Dr. Dickens! So helpful after my motorcycle accident!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent! He stayed late at the ER when my son arrived with a broken arm- surgery that night, and saved us days of pain. Great results too! Thank you Dr.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Made my kid feel at ease. Showed and talked to him about his xrays which made him very happy.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He's is an amazing doctor to get along with. He's patient with his patients, understanding, and very kind. I'm grateful for his time on helping me.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very personable and friendly. Helpful and willing to give advice.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
I recently saw Dr. Dickens after fracturing my elbow, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his care. He took the time to explain my injury clearly, answered all my questions, and most importantly gave me the great news that I don’t need surgery. His professionalism, compassion, and reassuring manner made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. I left feeling confident in my recovery plan and truly cared for as a patient. Highly recommend Dr. Dickens for anyone needing orthopedic care.
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 professional and concerned MD
Amazing
Dr. Dickens was a pleasure to be seen by. He’s very knowledgeable indirect with great bedside manner.
Always a pleasure working with Dr. Dickens! So helpful after my motorcycle accident!
Excellent! He stayed late at the ER when my son arrived with a broken arm- surgery that night, and saved us days of pain. Great results too! Thank you Dr.
Made my kid feel at ease. Showed and talked to him about his xrays which made him very happy.
He's is an amazing doctor to get along with. He's patient with his patients, understanding, and very kind. I'm grateful for his time on helping me.
Very personable and friendly. Helpful and willing to give advice.
I recently saw Dr. Dickens after fracturing my elbow, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his care. He took the time to explain my injury clearly, answered all my questions, and most importantly gave me the great news that I don’t need surgery. His professionalism, compassion, and reassuring manner made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. I left feeling confident in my recovery plan and truly cared for as a patient. Highly recommend Dr. Dickens for anyone needing orthopedic care.
He sucked!