After his orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, Dr. Timothy P. Dooley completed a hand surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Orthopaedic hand specialists not only treat bone injury, they also address hand-related artery, nerve and soft tissue challenges, requiring more extensive training.
After his orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, Dr. Timothy P. Dooley completed a hand surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Orthopaedic hand specialists not only treat bone injury, they also address hand-related artery, nerve and soft tissue challenges, requiring more extensive training.
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Explained x-ray findings and treatment plan.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Professional and caring!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Dooley and his staff make you feel real comfortable. You almost forget you're in a doctor's office. He's very thorough and made sure I understood everything. I never felt rushed. He's a doctor that really listens. His caring about you-is real! I only wish other doctors would learn from his example: how awesome he is at really examinating you and makes you smile at the same time!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Could have not asked more rewarding professionalism, knowledge and no nonsense problem solving. More than hoped for.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He’s a great Doctor!!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional, easy to talk with and he gets to the issue.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Friendly. Kind. And to the point
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Dooley is a great doctor. He listens and is very competent. I highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very well informed and honest
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I sincerely appreciate Dr. Dooley! He is so easy to work with and understands the constraints I have with my thumb and relieves my pain. He accommodates the time concerns I have with my recent relocation! Thanks Dr. Dooley!!
From the time he was a young boy growing up in Reno, Nevada, Dr. Timothy Dooley imagined himself as a physician. With a surgeon father, he saw up close how one person could positively impact the life of another.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Bowdoin College in Maine, Dr. Dooley returned to his native Reno to attend the University of Nevada School of Medicine, then to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for internship; and Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, for his residency. While he knew he wanted to work in orthopaedics, Dr. Dooley wasn’t certain of his specialty until he met a passionate mentor, Dr. Richard Uhl, who guided him toward hand surgery.
For Dr. Dooley, the hand offers both variety and complexity that he finds rewarding. Orthopaedic hand specialists not only treat bone injury, they also address hand-related artery, nerve and soft tissue challenges, requiring more extensive training. After his orthopaedic residency, Dr. Dooley completed a hand surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.
For Dr. Dooley, sometimes less is more when it comes to treating orthopaedic injury. He always seeks the least invasive, simplest way to treat a problem first, turning to surgery only when it is the option that will yield the best results for the patient.
While coming home to Reno was always a priority for Dr. Dooley, he could have chosen to work elsewhere. He chose Great Basin Orthopaedics because of their sincere approach to caring for patients as individuals with unique needs.
Dr. Dooley and his wife Erin are happy to be settled back in Reno to raise their two young boys. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Dooley enjoys spending time with family outdoors, taking advantage of everything the Sierras have to offer. On a given day, you can find him and his family hiking, cycling, boating, skiing or golfing.
Explained x-ray findings and treatment plan.
Professional and caring!
Dr Dooley and his staff make you feel real comfortable. You almost forget you're in a doctor's office. He's very thorough and made sure I understood everything. I never felt rushed. He's a doctor that really listens. His caring about you-is real! I only wish other doctors would learn from his example: how awesome he is at really examinating you and makes you smile at the same time!
Could have not asked more rewarding professionalism, knowledge and no nonsense problem solving. More than hoped for.
He’s a great Doctor!!
Very professional, easy to talk with and he gets to the issue.
Friendly. Kind. And to the point
Dr Dooley is a great doctor. He listens and is very competent. I highly recommend him.
Very well informed and honest
I sincerely appreciate Dr. Dooley! He is so easy to work with and understands the constraints I have with my thumb and relieves my pain. He accommodates the time concerns I have with my recent relocation! Thanks Dr. Dooley!!