Michael Lilyquist, M.D.

Practice: Swift Institute

Specialty: Hand, Orthopedics: Shoulder Surgery, Arm And Hand Surgery, Joint Replacement

Office locations: Reno, NV

Most recent review: 2 days ago New

1.6K Ratings

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1.6K Ratings

756 Comments

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Excellent surgeon and great bedside manner.

(2 days ago) Oct-2026

Very nice. Answered all my questions Went over everything and explained everything.

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

He been a great surgeon and really thorough with my treatment. We are restoring my hand and there’s been progress finally after surgery with him! Love him

(5 days ago) Oct-2026

I was very comfortable

(5 days ago) Oct-2026

Very friendly and helpful

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

He was a very nice doctor very thorough took the time to explain everything to me and listen to me which I really appreciated. Made sure, I felt comfortable and knew what we were going to do with the next steps.. His PA outstanding very thorough very welcoming was at the top of his game. Make sure that by the time I was done that I had my doctors note my referral, and my next appointment already scheduled and taken care of for me with a copy of all my paperwork and I didn’t even have to wait in line to check out because he had already taken care of everything. I really appreciated that and he did it with a smile, his staff and the doctor went the extra. What a great team.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Exceptional Dr and a wonderful staff

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Lilyquist always listens, answers questions and us very compassionate

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Super professional. When I left from my appointment, all my questions were answered. Highly recommend him to anyone needing his services. Thank you.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

His compassion along with his staff make it a very pleasant visit. I feel like he really cares.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Michael Lilyquist, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in the treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions related to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Specifically, he has expertise in caring for carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures of the hand, wrist, and elbow as well as arthritis, and joint replacement.

Dr. Lilyquist was the first to bring joint replacement surgery for thumb arthritis to Reno. He has trained directly with the surgeon who designed the implant and has helped train other surgeons in the technique. Thumb joint replacement surgery offers faster recovery and the ability for patients to return to their activities more quickly than traditional surgery for thumb arthritis.

Dr. Lilyquist is experienced in the most current techniques in total shoulder replacement, reverse total shoulder, and resurfacing total shoulder replacement. He has a particular interest in revision total shoulder surgery. He is also among an elite group of surgeons in the US to perform total elbow replacements.

In addition to his surgical interests, he performs non-surgical treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture with in-office Xiaflex injections. He also offers PRP injections for the treatment of tennis elbow and other conditions. He is also trained in minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and "wide awake" surgeries of the hand.

Dr. Lilyquist strives to establish a relationship with his patients before developing a treatment plan. He enjoys the opportunity to educate his patients about their condition so they can develop a care plan together that will work best for the patient’s goals. He is fluent in Spanish and relishes the opportunity to speak with his patients in Spanish.

In addition to his role at Swift Institute, Dr. Lilyquist serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, guiding medical residents and physician assistant students in their training. He earned the Outstanding Community Preceptor award in 2019 and 2022 from the UNR family medicine residency program. Throughout the years, he has volunteered for ski patrol, instructor of advanced wilderness medicine, outdoor emergency care, and served as a Spanish language interpreter at various medical facilities.

Dr. Lilyquist's commitment to becoming an orthopedic surgeon came after serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in Guayaquil, Ecuador. A non-profit surgical group came to the rural town and offered free surgeries to children with limb deformities. He witnessed first-hand the profound impact on his adopted community and decided to seek medical training and volunteer opportunities. Dr. Lilyquist has since returned to Ecuador twice to perform orthopedic surgeries with Project Perfect World. In the summer of 2023 he will be fulfilling his lifelong goal to provide free medical care to patients in need. He will be traveling to Honduras with One World Surgery. There, he will be performing total shoulder replacements for many without access to such treatments and anticipates an annual trip to continue his quest to share his abilities with communities who do not have the access to healthcare they need.

Dr. Lilyquist moved to Reno in August 2016 with his wife, Mindy, and their four young children. He enjoys mountain biking, wake surfing, snow and water skiing, paddle boarding and spending time in the outdoors with his family.

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