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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Very knowledgeable and helpful. Don’t need surgery at present but if I did he would be the one.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very honest, sincere, knowledgeable, and personal. Learned much from our consultation which will guide my next decision in searching for a solution to my continuing hip pain following my initial
surgery one year ago. Thank you Doctor Shonnard
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough, friendly, concerned, and to the point. I had hoped for a more decisive result but at least we are working toward that through further testing. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Dr. Shonnard.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
very personable, knowldgeable , not rushing me into a decision unless he is sure it is the right decision for me!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He is a very excellent doctor. He is friendly and knowledgeable. He gives great options to see if there is another way of getting around surgery. I really like that. He also explains things in great detail so that you can make an informed decision. I was very happy to have met him
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Meticulous and caring diagnosis. Dr. Shonnard goes outside the envelope to ensure that the patient is getting excellent care. His expertise is unparalleled yet he is willing to refer outside his practice if the patient has unique or unusual circumstances.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great professional and outstanding work by Dr . Shonnard and the Nevada Orthopedics team....thanks Michael
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Thanks again for a great experience with Dr Shonnard and his staff!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
He is the best. Takes his time and the shot didn’t hurt at all.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
This was exactly the visit I needed. The whole office was very nice and Dr. Shonnard explains so much in detail and was so patient with any questions I had. I felt like I was in very good, very experienced hands.
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.
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Don’t need surgery at present but if I did he would be the one.
Very honest, sincere, knowledgeable, and personal. Learned much from our consultation which will guide my next decision in searching for a solution to my continuing hip pain following my initial surgery one year ago. Thank you Doctor Shonnard
Thorough, friendly, concerned, and to the point. I had hoped for a more decisive result but at least we are working toward that through further testing. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Dr. Shonnard.
very personable, knowldgeable , not rushing me into a decision unless he is sure it is the right decision for me!
He is a very excellent doctor. He is friendly and knowledgeable. He gives great options to see if there is another way of getting around surgery. I really like that. He also explains things in great detail so that you can make an informed decision. I was very happy to have met him
Meticulous and caring diagnosis. Dr. Shonnard goes outside the envelope to ensure that the patient is getting excellent care. His expertise is unparalleled yet he is willing to refer outside his practice if the patient has unique or unusual circumstances.
Great professional and outstanding work by Dr . Shonnard and the Nevada Orthopedics team....thanks Michael
Thanks again for a great experience with Dr Shonnard and his staff!
He is the best. Takes his time and the shot didn’t hurt at all.
This was exactly the visit I needed. The whole office was very nice and Dr. Shonnard explains so much in detail and was so patient with any questions I had. I felt like I was in very good, very experienced hands.