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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Listened, helpful, educated ne about my problems and logic of best possible trestments9
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Professional, knowledgeable and compassionate excellent
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Skilled, caring surgeon! Listens to your concerns and answers questions without hesitation or ridicule.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Very professional and also welcoming. Dr. Quinlan addressed my concerns immediately and referred me to a medical practice that will assess my symptoms and provide treatment.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Thorough and personable
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Great care and listens to patient. Makes you feel very comfortable
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I saw Dr. Quinlan for my preop visit. Her explanation of the surgery was thorough and made me feel at ease and listened carefully while answering all my questions. I would highly recommend her.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Quinlan gives you all the time you need to answer questions without feeling hurried.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Quinlan is excellent - she listens to patients and has a high positive energy. From initial evaluation, pre-op, surgery and post-op the experience has been excellent.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Quinlan is wonderful. Makes me feel welcome and comfortable. She makes all directions clear and explicit. Her assistant is also as delight.
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.
Listened, helpful, educated ne about my problems and logic of best possible trestments9
Professional, knowledgeable and compassionate excellent
Skilled, caring surgeon! Listens to your concerns and answers questions without hesitation or ridicule.
Very professional and also welcoming. Dr. Quinlan addressed my concerns immediately and referred me to a medical practice that will assess my symptoms and provide treatment.
Thorough and personable
Great care and listens to patient. Makes you feel very comfortable
I saw Dr. Quinlan for my preop visit. Her explanation of the surgery was thorough and made me feel at ease and listened carefully while answering all my questions. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Quinlan gives you all the time you need to answer questions without feeling hurried.
Dr Quinlan is excellent - she listens to patients and has a high positive energy. From initial evaluation, pre-op, surgery and post-op the experience has been excellent.
Dr Quinlan is wonderful. Makes me feel welcome and comfortable. She makes all directions clear and explicit. Her assistant is also as delight.