Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Taylorsville
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
764 Ratings
312 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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Excellent as always
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptional. Remember me from last year. And my arthritic needs pleasant efficiently
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and easy to talk with.
Respects your wishes with the next step in your treatment.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I don’t fully trust many doctors, but I do trust him
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very pleasant and professional. Great visit.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice, pleasant, informative doctor. Explains what is wrong with, options for treatment and listens to you on how you feel, ask you for your thoughts on treatments. Doesn’t try to rush you through the appointment or to make a decision.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Professional and friendly! Wonderful doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very attentive to patient’s concerns and questions. Explains everything thoroughly. Great personality!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Sullivan is very compassionate and very thorough I appreciate his honesty
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Good man great doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jun-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
Excellent as always
Exceptional. Remember me from last year. And my arthritic needs pleasant efficiently
Very professional and easy to talk with. Respects your wishes with the next step in your treatment.
I don’t fully trust many doctors, but I do trust him
Very pleasant and professional. Great visit.
Very nice, pleasant, informative doctor. Explains what is wrong with, options for treatment and listens to you on how you feel, ask you for your thoughts on treatments. Doesn’t try to rush you through the appointment or to make a decision.
Professional and friendly! Wonderful doctor
Very attentive to patient’s concerns and questions. Explains everything thoroughly. Great personality!
Dr. Sullivan is very compassionate and very thorough I appreciate his honesty
Good man great doctor.