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.
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.
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician who listens to the patient in planning the best treatment option.
Friendly, efficient, takes time to explain options. Let's the patient decide. Doesn't push surgery, which is nice! Will recommend.
Dr Gilmer provided excellent care regarding my knee injury. He was professional and genuinely concerned about my health. He took the time to explain my condition and what future treatment would look like. I was relieved and impressed with the information that he provided. I would highly recommend the Swift Institute for anyone who’s had an injury.
Exceptional
Excellent patient care! Very compassionate and caring doctor. Amazing surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner!
Always a positive attitude, shows genuine concern and definitely knows me and my health issue. Good man
Dr Gilbert was very personable, asked questions, listened to my answers, reviewed the X-rays and MRI findings and pictures with me and offered suggestions on how to improve my condition. He was very thorough and professional.
Dr.Gilmore is fast and efficient not to mention very kind and understanding. I recommend Dr.Gilmore to anyone not to mention his customer service is a 10 out of 10.
Dr Gilmer is very personable, professional, and knowledgeable.
So helpful with my situation