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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Dr Quinlan is so understanding and really cares about her patients. She offers good medical advice and I would recommend her if you have orthopedic issues. You will not be disappointed.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Wonderful person
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
She seemed very knowledgeable and open to my thoughts about next steps. She provided great advice & options for me to consider
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Exceptional very caring & knowledgeable! Didn’t rush our visit & answered all my questions & concerns!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind patient and gentle. Explained everything in a way that I could understand and addressed all my concerns
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Enjoyed meeting her and her professionalism was outstanding.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very, Very pleased with how Dr. Quinlan explained everything I needed to know about my upcoming knee surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I had a really good visit with Dr. Quinlan. She listened to how I was feeling and explained everything clearly. I'm very happy with my decision to meet with her.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very friendly and professional. I liked her very much, I would refer her to anyone.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She is awesome: an expert surgeon, a kind and informative bedside manner; approachable; and she instills trust and confidence. I’d recommend her to anyone needing joint replacement!
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.
Dr Quinlan is so understanding and really cares about her patients. She offers good medical advice and I would recommend her if you have orthopedic issues. You will not be disappointed.
Wonderful person
She seemed very knowledgeable and open to my thoughts about next steps. She provided great advice & options for me to consider
Exceptional very caring & knowledgeable! Didn’t rush our visit & answered all my questions & concerns!
Very kind patient and gentle. Explained everything in a way that I could understand and addressed all my concerns
Enjoyed meeting her and her professionalism was outstanding.
Very, Very pleased with how Dr. Quinlan explained everything I needed to know about my upcoming knee surgery.
I had a really good visit with Dr. Quinlan. She listened to how I was feeling and explained everything clearly. I'm very happy with my decision to meet with her.
Very friendly and professional. I liked her very much, I would refer her to anyone.
She is awesome: an expert surgeon, a kind and informative bedside manner; approachable; and she instills trust and confidence. I’d recommend her to anyone needing joint replacement!