Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Taylorsville
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
792 Ratings
322 Comments
Dr. Brian D. Sullivan, D.O. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing care to patients in our Hickory and Newton locations. Dr. Sullivan is a local who was born and raised in Conover, NC. He attended Newton-Conover High School and went on to graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne University with degrees in biology and chemistry. He became passionate about the medical field and sports medicine as a student-athlete during high school and college.
Dr. Brian D. Sullivan, D.O. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing care to patients in our Hickory and Newton locations. Dr. Sullivan is a local who was born and raised in Conover, NC. He attended Newton-Conover High School and went on to graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne University with degrees in biology and chemistry. He became passionate about the medical field and sports medicine as a student-athlete during high school and college.
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was great,took time to explain, great information on surgery and rehab
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional and thorough and explained any question I asked. I would recommend him to others!
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Wonderful personality and awesome people skills with a vast knowledge of his skill set. Im very pleased to have him as my surgeon.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great explaining diagnosis
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
More then satisfied very content with his assessment.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
They are the best! So helpful .
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Sullivan and his staff are fantastic !!! They always have time to answer any questions you may have and offer any advice to help in your situation.
Thank you so much!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Have seen him with 2 different patients he is very kind and takes time explaining everything very good doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Sullivan explained everything very well. He showed me an X-ray of a normal shoulder vs my shoulder in order to point out the areas of concern. I was pleased that he is taking a less aggressive approach and not recommending surgery before trying some different things for pain management.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Newton - Orthopedics
829 West 25th Street Newton, NC 28658
Foothills Region: Taylorsville - Orthopedics
50 Macedonia Church Road Taylorsville, NC 28681
Dr. Brian D. Sullivan, D.O. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing care to patients in our Hickory and Newton locations. Dr. Sullivan is a local who was born and raised in Conover, NC. He attended Newton-Conover High School and went on to graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne University with degrees in biology and chemistry. He became passionate about the medical field and sports medicine as a student-athlete during high school and college.
Dr. Sullivan completed his medical degree at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He went on to complete his orthopedic training at the OhioHealth Orthopedic Residency Program, which consisted of multiple hospitals including Grant Medical Center, a level one trauma center. After finishing his general orthopedic training, he went on to further subspecialize in orthopedic sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. While completing his fellowship, he was a team physician for the Houston SaberCats professional rugby team. After completing his training, he worked in Snellville, Georgia. There he was a team physician for the Gwinnett Gladiators professional hockey team in the ECHL.
His practice includes general orthopedics with specialty training in sports medicine. He enjoys working with athletes of all ages and walks of life. His practice revolves around his patient’s goals. “I want to get people back to doing the activities they enjoy. It is important to stay active. My goal is to treat patients’ orthopedic issues so they can return to their favorite activity, whether it be getting a professional athlete back to their sport or a recreational golfer back to walking the course without pain.” He has special interest in shoulder and knee surgeries and performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and total joint replacements.
Dr. Sullivan is thrilled to be back in his hometown and excited to serve the community he was raised in. In his spare time, you can find Dr. Sullivan enjoying our community’s local restaurants, farmers markets, and parks with his wife and two young boys. He also enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and spending time on the lake with his family.
Education Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine OhioHealth Orthopedic Residency Program- Surgical Residency Baylor College of Medicine- Sports Medicine Fellowship
was great,took time to explain, great information on surgery and rehab
Very professional and thorough and explained any question I asked. I would recommend him to others!
Wonderful personality and awesome people skills with a vast knowledge of his skill set. Im very pleased to have him as my surgeon.
Great explaining diagnosis
More then satisfied very content with his assessment.
They are the best! So helpful .
Dr. Sullivan and his staff are fantastic !!! They always have time to answer any questions you may have and offer any advice to help in your situation. Thank you so much!!!
Have seen him with 2 different patients he is very kind and takes time explaining everything very good doctor
Great doctor!
Dr. Sullivan explained everything very well. He showed me an X-ray of a normal shoulder vs my shoulder in order to point out the areas of concern. I was pleased that he is taking a less aggressive approach and not recommending surgery before trying some different things for pain management.