Dr. Paul Shonnard is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is licensed by the State of Nevada. He is subspecialty trained in trauma and his practice focuses on arthroscopic management of joint maladies, shoulder and hip pathologies, joint replacement, and trauma.
Dr. Paul Shonnard is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is licensed by the State of Nevada. He is subspecialty trained in trauma and his practice focuses on arthroscopic management of joint maladies, shoulder and hip pathologies, joint replacement, and trauma.
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Efficient, explained my hip situation and choices. I will have my hip replacement.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
The Best!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very impressed with quality of care! Thoroughly examined me and was able to explain his opinion and recommendations. Made sure all my questions/concerns were answered.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Great doctor
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent service as usual!!!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Very direct and helped me understand my situation.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
The entire staff are awesome. Dr Shonnard was great.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
Top notch physician.
Staff is top notch as well.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
Paul and his staff are always courteous, friendly, professional!
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
Dr.Shonard is a patients dream. Very professional and informative. He explains everything to detail and a nice person . He can have a drink in my bar anytime.
Dr. Paul Shonnard received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine and did his residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital. He has also completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He has been practicing in Reno since 1996.
Dr. Shonnard has ongoing research programs in hip arthroscopy and percutaneous calcaneus fracture work. He lectures and teaches at a master level on hip arthroscopy at national and international meetings on an ongoing basis and has completed textbook chapter submissions for a recent Germany-based hip arthroscopy textbook. His work on calcaneous was presented at the National meeting of the Orthopedic Trauma Association. Dr. Shonnard has served as the Vice President of the Nevada Orthopaedic Society, Chief of Orthopaedics as well as the Chief of Surgery at Renown South Meadows, and the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. He is subspecialty trained in trauma and his practice focuses on arthroscopic management of joint maladies, shoulder and hip pathologies, joint replacement, and trauma.
He is a Nevada native and enjoys skiing, hunting, and athletics. He is actively involved in skiing and ski racing programs, in addition to many other outdoor activities. Dr. Shonnard is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is licensed by the State of Nevada.
Efficient, explained my hip situation and choices. I will have my hip replacement.
The Best!!
Very impressed with quality of care! Thoroughly examined me and was able to explain his opinion and recommendations. Made sure all my questions/concerns were answered.
Great doctor
Excellent service as usual!!!
Very direct and helped me understand my situation.
The entire staff are awesome. Dr Shonnard was great.
Top notch physician. Staff is top notch as well.
Paul and his staff are always courteous, friendly, professional!
Dr.Shonard is a patients dream. Very professional and informative. He explains everything to detail and a nice person . He can have a drink in my bar anytime.