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Dr. Timothy J. Trainor
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Orthopedics: Spinal Surgery, Microdiscectomy, Spinal Fracture Treatment
Southwest, Henderson
4.8
1535 Ratings
372 Comments
Dr. Timothy Trainor, M.D. is a specialist in orthopedic conditions and performs various orthopedic procedures, including arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, fracture care, adult and pediatric orthopedic care, total joint replacement, and orthopedic sports medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine and Communications from the University of Notre Dame, completed post-graduate work at the University of Massachusetts, and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Trainor completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center.
4.8
1535 Ratings
372 Comments
Dr. Timothy Trainor, M.D. is a specialist in orthopedic conditions and performs various orthopedic procedures, including arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, fracture care, adult and pediatric orthopedic care, total joint replacement, and orthopedic sports medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine and Communications from the University of Notre Dame, completed post-graduate work at the University of Massachusetts, and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Trainor completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center.
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Dr. Timothy Trainor is a specialist in orthopedic conditions and performs various orthopedic procedures, including arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, fracture care, adult and pediatric orthopedic care, total joint replacement, and orthopedic sports medicine.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic Sports Subspecialty Certified
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Dr. Timothy Trainor specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopedic conditions and performs several orthopedic procedures including:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder
Fracture Care
Adult Orthopedic Care
Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Total Joint Replacement
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine & Communications, University of Notre Dame, IN
Post–Graduate Work: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Medical: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
TRAINING
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Permanent License, Nevada, MD – 12394
Permanent License, Hawaii, MD – 13153
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Centennial Hills Hospital
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
Parkway Surgery Center
Durango Outpatient Surgery Center
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS)
Hawaii Orthopaedic Association
Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
2013 Top Sports Medicine Specialists on the list of U.S. News Health & World Report Top Doctors
Named 2011, 2012, and 2013 AMERICA’S TOP DOCTOR by Castle Connolly (3 years in a row)
2013 Top Doctor – Sports Medicine Specialist by Desert Companion Magazine
Named 2011 TOP DOCTOR by Las Vegas Life Magazine
Named 2011 TOP DOCTOR by Desert Companion Magazine
Nevada Athletic Commission Consulting Physician
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery – Centennial Hills Hospital
Vice Chairman, Medical Executive Committee in Centennial Hills Hospital
2001 to 2006 Orthopedic Surgeon – United States Navy
PUBLICATIONS
“Etiology of Low Back Pain in Athletes.” Curr Sports Med. Rep. 3 February 2004: 41–46.
“Epidemiology of Back Pain in the Athlete.” Clinics in Sports Medicine. 21 January 2002: 93–103.
“Anterior Tibialis Tendon Ruptures: An Outcome Analysis of Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment.” Foot and Ankle International. 19 December 1998: 792–802.
PRESENTATIONS
O’Donoghue Award Presentation: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2007: Timing of Surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Early Versus Delayed Reconstructions
68th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001: Predictability of Intraoperative Allograft Cultures for Post-Operative Infection
27th Annual Meeting, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 1997: Anterior Tibialis Tendon Ruptures: An Outcome Analysis of Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment
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Dr. Trainor was very informative and knowledgeable of my osteoarthritis condition.
Excellent doctor.
Dr. Trainor and staff are very friendly and detailed oriented catering to my needs and concerns.
I like how he was right to the point. He doesn't sugar code it. A no nonsense man
Good doctor, great medical advice.
Very nice dr. Very considerate and thorough
Never met Dr. Trainor but loved his office staff and Kyle and Andrew who talked me thru my problem and we made a plan. I was very comfortable in this office.
Excellent work thanks.
Great doctor.
Very personal and took time to explain my injury. As his patient I appreciate his willingness to speak with me about my options, pros and cons. Great doctor.