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Brian D. Sullivan, DO
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Taylorsville
4.9
400 Ratings
148 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.
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4.9
400 Ratings
148 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.
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Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
2165 Medical Park Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Newton - Orthopedics
829 West 25th Street
Newton, NC 28658
Newton, NC 28658
Foothills Region: Taylorsville - Orthopedics
50 Macedonia Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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
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He is a great doctor
Great experience .
Very professional knowledgeable and friendly
Dr. Sullivan is a true man of his craft. Very thorough, polite and to the point. I highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs!
He listened well, presented a number of options and discussed pros and cons. I felt heard, not rushed and left feeling like I had a positive path forward. I would definitely recommend!
Only could provide pain management, not able to do knee replacement if necessary but could refer you on to another doctor. His portfolio on Emerg ortho show that he does knee replacement . False Advertising
Very personable and explained all options.
He listened to my concerns and has a plan of action. To help me!
Dr. Sullivan is knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate. He is not in this profession for the money. He is doing this to see favorable patient outcomes. He is exactly who you need to see with (at least) shoulder surgeries. He may do other surgical work, but he has worked successfully on my shoulder. 10 out of 10. Can't recommend highly enough.
The office and medical staff are fantastic at the Newton location. Dr. Sullivan has a great bedside manner!!! He is very knowledgeable. I’m lucky to have found him.!