Dr. Brian Gilmer, M.D. is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from University of Texas and residency at University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Gilmer's clinical research and teaching focuses to treatment of the knee joint including arthroscopic ACL and meniscal treatment and robotic-assisted knee replacement.
Dr. Brian Gilmer, M.D. is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from University of Texas and residency at University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Gilmer's clinical research and teaching focuses to treatment of the knee joint including arthroscopic ACL and meniscal treatment and robotic-assisted knee replacement.
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The most informative Ortho surgeon I’ve ever meant. Thorough in his explanations and allowed me to voice my understanding, answering every question I had.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Gilmar is a fantastic surgeon and addressed all my concerns I had prior to surgery.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Super thorough and excellent communication!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I am so very happy with my post surgical results! He saved me from having to have a knee replacement. I am 5 months out and back to all of the sports I love so much. Highly recommend!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very personable, explained everything to
me. He’s great!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is awesome
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Gilmer is an excellent doctor and surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone that that needs ortho surgery! He’s very understanding and kind. Also, his stuff is great. Couldn’t ask for better.:)”
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Gilmer is the best - very caring, professional and answers all questions and concerns. Thank you!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
He is the best doctor. I so appreciate how well he listens and cares so much. Best doctor 100 💯
Dr. Brian Gilmer, M.D. was born and raised in Houston, TX. His mother was an orthopedic nurse which fostered his interest in orthopedic surgery and research. He moved to Seattle, WA for residency training and found passion in the outdoors. During his fellowship, Dr. Gilmer focused his practice on ski and snowboard injuries. Early in practice, Dr. Gilmer co-founded Mammoth Orthopedic Institute before moving to Reno. Gradually his clinical, research, and teaching focus has narrowed to treatment of the knee joint including arthroscopic ACL and meniscal treatment and robotic-assisted knee replacement.
“Practicing in the Sierras has allowed me to treat outdoor athletes of all kinds and ages including skiers, snowboarders, climbers, mountain bikers, and motocross.”
Dr. Gilmer uniquely focuses on arthroscopic knee surgery and open knee surgery for athletes of all ages. He’s proud to serve as a US Ski and Snowboard Team physician.
Teaching and Professional Positions
Dr. Gilmer also serves as a consultant for Arthrex, Inc, an orthopedic device and implant manufacturer based in Naples, Florida. In this role he teaches other surgeons about novel techniques and devices in arthroscopic surgery. He feels strongly that in order to push the frontier of orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery forward, surgeons must partner with device companies to help them perfect their products. This improves outcomes for patients. Dr. Gilmer receives no royalties or payments of any kind for using Arthrex’s (or any other company’s) devices in his own patients, and also receives no payments if other physicians use (or don’t use) those devices. He is only reimbursed for his time spent teaching, or for consulting on improving certain procedures or devices. In deciding which devices to use for a particular patient’s surgery, Dr. Gilmer chooses the best available products for that patient’s particular problem. He has no conflict of interest, as he gains nothing from using (or not using) any company’s products.
Dr. Gilmer is a team physician for the US Ski and Snowboard Teams (USSA) and works in particular with the athletes of the US Freeski team. He has provided team coverage for the Dew Tour, X Games, and Mammoth Grand Prix. He provides support to the Mammoth Ski and Snowboard teams and is medical director for the Mammoth Hospital Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
He has performed medical mission work in Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, and Indonesia and has taught English as a second language (ESL) classes to Spanish speakers.
Dr. Gilmer takes an active role in teaching by holding a clinical faculty position through the University of Nevada, Reno and by teaching arthroscopy to orthopedic surgery residents.
The most informative Ortho surgeon I’ve ever meant. Thorough in his explanations and allowed me to voice my understanding, answering every question I had.
Dr. Gilmar is a fantastic surgeon and addressed all my concerns I had prior to surgery.
Super thorough and excellent communication!
I am so very happy with my post surgical results! He saved me from having to have a knee replacement. I am 5 months out and back to all of the sports I love so much. Highly recommend!
Very personable, explained everything to me. He’s great!
He is awesome
Dr Gilmer is an excellent doctor and surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone that that needs ortho surgery! He’s very understanding and kind. Also, his stuff is great. Couldn’t ask for better.:)”
Dr. Gilmer is the best - very caring, professional and answers all questions and concerns. Thank you!
He is the best doctor. I so appreciate how well he listens and cares so much. Best doctor 100 💯
Would highly recommend!