Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Taylorsville
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
784 Ratings
319 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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Have seen him with 2 different patients he is very kind and takes time explaining everything very good doctor
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor!
(6 days 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 week ago)
Jul-2026
He was nice and I loved the details he told me
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor, made me always feel at ease while talking me through the quad tendon reattachment procedure and the surgery went perfectly. I have told every one of my friends about his care. Because a lot of them have knee, hip issues as well.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very helpful, short wait time to see doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent as always
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptional. Remember me from last year. And my arthritic needs pleasant efficiently
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and easy to talk with.
Respects your wishes with the next step in your treatment.
(3 weeks 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
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.
He was nice and I loved the details he told me
Great doctor, made me always feel at ease while talking me through the quad tendon reattachment procedure and the surgery went perfectly. I have told every one of my friends about his care. Because a lot of them have knee, hip issues as well.
Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
Very helpful, short wait time to see doctor
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.