Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Reno, NV
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.9
898 Ratings
382 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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So nice to see a doctor that looks at all options and not just surgery.
(2 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Dolan is a great physician. I would trust him with any medical decision.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough and great t explaining my treatment plan
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor and surgeon!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Dolan is GREAT!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I was scared to have knee replacement surgery and Dr. Dolan explained the process and lowers my anxiety about it.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He’s an exceptional doctor very thorough and would recommend him to anybody
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
He is wonderful
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Dolan is amazing. Very knowledgeable and great bedside manner!! Cannot thank him enough for his great care.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome surgeon and doctor. Highly recommended and appreciated
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.
So nice to see a doctor that looks at all options and not just surgery.
Dr Dolan is a great physician. I would trust him with any medical decision.
Very thorough and great t explaining my treatment plan
Great doctor and surgeon!
Dr. Dolan is GREAT!
I was scared to have knee replacement surgery and Dr. Dolan explained the process and lowers my anxiety about it.
He’s an exceptional doctor very thorough and would recommend him to anybody
He is wonderful
Dr. Dolan is amazing. Very knowledgeable and great bedside manner!! Cannot thank him enough for his great care.
Awesome surgeon and doctor. Highly recommended and appreciated