Dr. Dominic L. Van Nielen, M.D., completed his undergraduate degree at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. While there, he competed on the multiple national championship winning MSU cycling team. Following graduation, Dr. Van Nielen served as a general orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy for five years, providing world class musculoskeletal care to active-duty service members and their dependents in Japan, Southern California, and Spain. He separated from the Navy in 2022 to complete his fellowship training in total joint replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Dominic L. Van Nielen, M.D., completed his undergraduate degree at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. While there, he competed on the multiple national championship winning MSU cycling team. Following graduation, Dr. Van Nielen served as a general orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy for five years, providing world class musculoskeletal care to active-duty service members and their dependents in Japan, Southern California, and Spain. He separated from the Navy in 2022 to complete his fellowship training in total joint replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland.
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He was easy to talk to and he explained everything to me
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional. Explains procedures and processes very well. Highly recommended his care to anyone
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. V is outstanding. An absolute magician in his trade. He is straight forward and instills confidence in his clients.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Van Nielen listens well and explains his diagnosis thoroughly. He makes me feel like we are partners together in my care. I'm glad I have hin on my team .
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Very capable, listen to my concerns and offered valuable feedback
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Dominic was respectful, informative, and very effective, besides just being a super nice guy.
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Caring compassionate kind informative qualified educated and always a smile he takes time with his clients he listens best surgeon in the PNW
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Couldn’t be happier with the work that Dr. Van Nielen did. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a hip replacement
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
I had knee replacement in April. This morning at PT my therapist noticed a spot in my incision that didn't look right. I took a picture and sent it to Dr Van Nielen via MyChart and he called me right away to come in so he could check it out. No waiting or worrying!
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Top bone and joint surgeon! Excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend this outstanding doctor!
Dr. Dominic L. Van Nielen, M.D., completed his undergraduate degree at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. While there, he competed on the multiple national championship winning MSU cycling team. Following graduation, he spent a year racing in Europe before returning for his medical training at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and orthopedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. Following graduation, Dr. Van Nielen served as a general orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy for five years, providing world class musculoskeletal care to active-duty service members and their dependents in Japan, Southern California, and Spain. He separated from the Navy in 2022 to complete his fellowship training in total joint replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland.
Outside of work, Dr. Van Nielen enjoys staying active, photography, and spending time with his family. He is happily married to his wife Brittany, a physical therapist, and together they have four children. They love spending time outdoors as a family and are avid hikers, skiers and lovers of the National Park System.
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He was easy to talk to and he explained everything to me
Very professional. Explains procedures and processes very well. Highly recommended his care to anyone
Dr. V is outstanding. An absolute magician in his trade. He is straight forward and instills confidence in his clients.
Dr Van Nielen listens well and explains his diagnosis thoroughly. He makes me feel like we are partners together in my care. I'm glad I have hin on my team .
Very capable, listen to my concerns and offered valuable feedback
Dominic was respectful, informative, and very effective, besides just being a super nice guy.
Caring compassionate kind informative qualified educated and always a smile he takes time with his clients he listens best surgeon in the PNW
Couldn’t be happier with the work that Dr. Van Nielen did. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a hip replacement
I had knee replacement in April. This morning at PT my therapist noticed a spot in my incision that didn't look right. I took a picture and sent it to Dr Van Nielen via MyChart and he called me right away to come in so he could check it out. No waiting or worrying!
Top bone and joint surgeon! Excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend this outstanding doctor!