Dr. Nicole Quinlan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in partial and total joint replacement of the hip and knee, as well as revision arthroplasty. She is an Orthopedic surgeon at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic.
Dr. Nicole Quinlan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in partial and total joint replacement of the hip and knee, as well as revision arthroplasty. She is an Orthopedic surgeon at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic.
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Very efficient and caring doctor
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Quinlan is very thorough and explains things in understandable detail- she is very pleasant to work with!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Can’t recommend Dr Quinlan enough. She’s terrific. Always listens and ensure my questions are answered.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Listens to patient
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Walking into my first appointment and learning that I needed bilateral total hip replacement was a complete shock. From that very first visit, Dr. Quinlan took the time to sit with me, answer every question I had—even the ones I forgot to ask—and made sure I understood what to expect.
What stood out most was how she genuinely cares about her patients. I always felt that she was personally invested in my care, my recovery, and helping me achieve the best possible outcome. Her compassion, patience, and expertise gave me confidence during a very difficult time.
The same can be said for her Clinical Assistant, Will, who was there to answer questions and support us through this journey.
I can’t recommend Dr. Quinlan highly enough. If you’re facing hip replacement surgery, you’ll be in excellent hands.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Spent time and really listened to problems. Great at explaining thins and offering various solutions. Wish all doctors could be like her!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Quinlan took time to answer my questions. Provided options and recommendations. So glad I chose Raleigh Ortho and Dr. Quinlan to diagnose my hip pain.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very happy with my new doctor.
First visit was great!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough, pleasant
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Visit was wonderful. Dr Quinlan was patient and thorough in responding to my questions and concerns. So pleased we chose UNC Raleigh Orthopaedics
Dr. Nicole Quinlan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstruction and arthroplasty. She provides comprehensive operative and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis, including but not limited to osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. She primarily specializes in partial and total joint replacement of the hip and knee, as well as revision arthroplasty.
Dr. Quinlan is trained in multiple approaches for total hip replacement, including both anterior and posterior-based approaches. She is trained in both navigation-assisted and robotic-assisted total joint replacement. In addition to total joint replacement, she has additional interests in lower extremity and periprosthetic fracture management.
Dr. Quinlan grew up in Blythewood, SC, and attended Clemson University for both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in bioengineering, receiving multiple scholarships and engineering awards and graduating with honors. She completed her medical school training at the Medical University of South Carolina and her orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Virginia. She then completed her hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship training at Colorado Joint Replacement, the premier orthopedic practice for joint arthroplasty in Colorado.
Dr. Quinlan has been extensively involved with orthopedic research since her time at Clemson University, participating in studies focused on improving outcomes for total joint replacement, and has received multiple awards over the years. She has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed studies in top orthopedic journals and has given many podium and poster presentations at national and regional orthopedic conferences around the U.S. She remains active in reviewing research being performed around the world and is on the editorial review board for the journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Additionally, Dr. Quinlan is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Academy of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), which supports women in the field of orthopedic surgery.
Outside of the office, Dr. Quinlan enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog. As a family, they enjoy traveling, being active outside, and college football.
Very efficient and caring doctor
Dr Quinlan is very thorough and explains things in understandable detail- she is very pleasant to work with!
Can’t recommend Dr Quinlan enough. She’s terrific. Always listens and ensure my questions are answered.
Listens to patient
Walking into my first appointment and learning that I needed bilateral total hip replacement was a complete shock. From that very first visit, Dr. Quinlan took the time to sit with me, answer every question I had—even the ones I forgot to ask—and made sure I understood what to expect. What stood out most was how she genuinely cares about her patients. I always felt that she was personally invested in my care, my recovery, and helping me achieve the best possible outcome. Her compassion, patience, and expertise gave me confidence during a very difficult time. The same can be said for her Clinical Assistant, Will, who was there to answer questions and support us through this journey. I can’t recommend Dr. Quinlan highly enough. If you’re facing hip replacement surgery, you’ll be in excellent hands.
Spent time and really listened to problems. Great at explaining thins and offering various solutions. Wish all doctors could be like her!
Dr.Quinlan took time to answer my questions. Provided options and recommendations. So glad I chose Raleigh Ortho and Dr. Quinlan to diagnose my hip pain.
Very happy with my new doctor. First visit was great!
Very thorough, pleasant
Visit was wonderful. Dr Quinlan was patient and thorough in responding to my questions and concerns. So pleased we chose UNC Raleigh Orthopaedics