Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Reno, NV
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
856 Ratings
359 Comments
Dr. Christopher Dolan has special interest in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries, and arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee. He has advanced training in treating traumatic and degenerative disease of the shoulder including the procedures of anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. He completed his undergraduate training and medical school at UC Davis and then his orthopaedic residency at Michigan State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Christopher Dolan has special interest in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries, and arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee. He has advanced training in treating traumatic and degenerative disease of the shoulder including the procedures of anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. He completed his undergraduate training and medical school at UC Davis and then his orthopaedic residency at Michigan State University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Dolan’s always very cheerful communicates well. Always happy to see me. No the procedure we’re gonna be performing.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Thank you Dr Dolan for getting me back to skiing in 12 months. I am so appreciative
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Appointment with Dr Dolan, as usual was excellent. Dr Dolan and Samantha are always very congenial and helpful. They always have your recovery and your overall health first and foremost. Quite simply the very best’
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He takes care of his patients and he’s a snappy dresser!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I am so pleased with Dr Dolan and his office staff. I had a total knee replacement and am doing great! I ask myself why I waited so long. I also did my physical therapy with Great Basin and they were all wonderful. Everything with this surgery was truly a breeze!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He is AWSOME!!!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Today was the last day for my daughter to see Dr. Dolan. While we absolutely love the service, the talent, and the bedside manner, we are ecstatic. Thank you, Dr. Dolan in the whole GBO team for great care.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Dolan was helpful and realistic about any interventions for my injury. He made himself available to a future follow up conversations that don’t involve a specific appointment.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great Dr. and is in-tune with his patients and the care to make sure he meets their needs.
Dr. Christopher Dolan is one of the regions only sports medicine specialists with experience providing care for professional athletes. While completing a year of sub-specialty training in a sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University, he served as the team physician on the field and in the locker room for the San Francisco 49ers. The care he provided for Stanford's athletes included many professional athletes and Olympic athletes as well. Dr. Dolan was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and is a proud graduate of Wooster High School. He completed his undergraduate training and medical school at UC Davis and then his orthopaedic residency at Michigan State University School of Medicine. Dr. Dolan returned to his beloved hometown to establish his practice after the year of specialty training at Stanford University.
Dr Dolan has special interest in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries, and arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee. Dr Dolan has been performing complex shoulder and knee surgeries for over a decade. He has advanced training in treating traumatic and degenerative disease of the shoulder including the procedures of anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. Information regarding these procedures can be found at www.liftmyarm.com. He also performs cutting edge minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, rotator cuff repairs, and superior capsule reconstructions along with ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures of the knee. He also has experience in treating traumatic injuries and fractures and holds a position on the Renown orthopaedic trauma panel.
Dr. Dolan provides on field care for many of our local athletes and is committed to education. He serves as the team orthopaedist for the University of Nevada division I athletes along with on the field care for Galena and Wooster High School along with other local teams. He has significant experience caring for the throwing athlete and provided care for the Western Nevada Wildcats during their successful run in junior college baseball. He continues to volunteer time educating medical students, residents, and fellows as a faculty member for the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Patient education is essential to Dr. Dolan's practice and he believes in evidence based medicine and a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, treatment, and recovery of each patient. His goal is to individualize care and work towards a shared goal with his patients to maintain an active, productive, and enjoyable lifestyle. He also believes in the importance of nutrition to maintaining a healthy active lifestyle. He and his family follow a Paleo inspired whole food diet. He is blessed to share his delivery of exceptional care with his wife Carolyn who has a doctorate in physical therapy and masters in holistic nutrition. Together they have developed a program to help maximize recovery. For those interested in how to maximize recovery from injury and surgery read more here www.DrCarolynDolan.com. The Dolans have three healthy wonderful children that bring joy to their lives every day in new and exciting ways never imagined.
Dr. Dolan knows that choosing a doctor is an important and personal decision and he is honored and privileged that you would consider him for your orthopaedic care.
Dr. Dolan’s always very cheerful communicates well. Always happy to see me. No the procedure we’re gonna be performing.
Thank you Dr Dolan for getting me back to skiing in 12 months. I am so appreciative
Appointment with Dr Dolan, as usual was excellent. Dr Dolan and Samantha are always very congenial and helpful. They always have your recovery and your overall health first and foremost. Quite simply the very best’
He takes care of his patients and he’s a snappy dresser!
I am so pleased with Dr Dolan and his office staff. I had a total knee replacement and am doing great! I ask myself why I waited so long. I also did my physical therapy with Great Basin and they were all wonderful. Everything with this surgery was truly a breeze!
He is AWSOME!!!
Today was the last day for my daughter to see Dr. Dolan. While we absolutely love the service, the talent, and the bedside manner, we are ecstatic. Thank you, Dr. Dolan in the whole GBO team for great care.
Dr. Dolan was helpful and realistic about any interventions for my injury. He made himself available to a future follow up conversations that don’t involve a specific appointment.
Great Dr. and is in-tune with his patients and the care to make sure he meets their needs.
My favorite Dr