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 takes her time to explain everything.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Extremely caring and takes her time with patients
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
She was awesome
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Quinlan was a total pro! She was empathetic, explained what was going on and guided me through the exam and recommendations thoroughly — answering all of my questions thoughtfully. She made sure I left with support while we await more imaging and I’m deeply grateful for her help.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent job!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Quinlan is the GOAT!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Quinlan is so very kind. She's professional, down to Earth and does a great job of helping me to feel better! She's a wonderful doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
An excellent listener, kind and thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Quinlan was very professional, listened to my concerns, and presented a plan of care that I found most agreeable.
I would recommend her expertise to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
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 takes her time to explain everything.
Extremely caring and takes her time with patients
She was awesome
Dr Quinlan was a total pro! She was empathetic, explained what was going on and guided me through the exam and recommendations thoroughly — answering all of my questions thoughtfully. She made sure I left with support while we await more imaging and I’m deeply grateful for her help.
Excellent job!
Great doctor
Dr Quinlan is the GOAT!
Dr Quinlan is so very kind. She's professional, down to Earth and does a great job of helping me to feel better! She's a wonderful doctor!
An excellent listener, kind and thorough.
Dr. Quinlan was very professional, listened to my concerns, and presented a plan of care that I found most agreeable. I would recommend her expertise to anyone seeking orthopedic care.