My philosophy is to treat all of my patients as I would want my own family to be treated. My goal at Desert Orthopaedic Center is to provide my patients with the best orthopaedic care available, to help my patients live pain free, and to get my patients back to a full and active lifestyle. I pride myself on open and honest communication and I actively involve my patients in every step of the diagnosis and treatment process. Dr. Fontes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Kevin R. Sharif, M.D., joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2016. He is board eligible in the field of spinal surgery and received his Doctor of Medicine from the UKevin R. Sharif, M.D., joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2016. He is board eligible in the field of spinal surgery and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine as a dean’s list student in 2010.Dr. Sharif completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine where he was elected Chief Resident consistently scoring among the highest in-training exam scores in the nation.Following residency he completed a combined fellowship in Orthopedic / Neurosurgical adult and pediatric spine surgery at the prestigious Norton Leatherman Spine Center under the direction of Drs. John Dimar, Rolando Puno and Steven Glassman, past-president of the Scoliosis Research Society.Dr. Sharif, a Henderson resident, enjoys physical fitness, outdoor activities, auto mechanics and spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Sharif is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

Mark Hubert is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Hubert is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Hip Replacement.

Dr. Steven Nishiyama is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacements as well as revision surgery. Although Dr. Nishiyama was born in Hawaii and raised in California, he has called Las Vegas home for over 10 years. He completed both his medical education and surgical training in Las Vegas and takes great pride in serving the Las Vegas community. Dr. Nishiyama brings extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques, including direct anterior approach hip replacement and partial knee replacement. He is well-versed in using patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) and computer- and robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries. Dr. Nishiyama is also trained in rapid recovery techniques and strives to apply these principles in all surgeries he performs. Dr. Nishiyama received an undergraduate degree from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He went on to receive a master’s degree from UCSD, and subsequently, he went on to achieve a Ph.D. in physiology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway. In that time, he published more than 25 research articles and presented his research at various national and international meetings. After deciding to pursue a greater calling to serve others, Dr. Nishiyama attended medical school at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada, graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. Dr. Nishiyama was also selected for the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Osteopathic Honor Society. He went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, where he was elected chief resident during his senior year. Dr. Nishiyama completed a fellowship year of subspecialty training in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, receiving experience in both primary and complex revision hip and knee surgeries. Dr. Nishiyama takes great pride in caring for his patients. One of his greatest joys is seeing the quality of life resurrected in his patients from his surgeries. He values shared decision-making with his patients and cherishes the physician-patient relationship. He and his wife have two wonderful daughters, and they love everything about Las Vegas. He is a former collegiate athlete as a swimmer at UCSD and loves keeping an active lifestyle. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, surfing, running, road cycling, cooking, and spending time with his family. Dr. Nishiyama is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

John Thalgott is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Thalgott is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

Parminder Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kang is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

Abdolreza Raissi is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Raissi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, and Claw Foot. Dr. Raissi is currently accepting new patients.

Walter Song is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Song is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Fouse is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Fouse is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. Dr. Fouse is currently accepting new patients.

My patients come to me because they are in pain, and my goal and passion is to help relief their pain.  I ask myself daily how am I doing?I love my patients and I strive daily to make sure I'm helping them. Dr. Tait is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Michael A. TrainorBoard Certified/Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine SurgeonFellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Michael A. Trainor earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1992. He went on to complete medical school and orthopedic surgery residency training at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Trainor completed his spine and neurosurgical training at the Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Fellowship Program, through the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Trainor has been in private practice in Prescott, Arizona since 2004. Dr. Trainor specializes is minimally invasive cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal surgery - including, minimally invasive fusions and microdiscectomy, as well as fracture care. Dr. Trainor is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a member of the North American Spine Society, Society of Lateral Access Surgeons, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Trainor has given lectures and taught other surgeons minimally invasive spine surgical techniques at several national spine meetings. Dr. Trainor holds active licenses in Arizona and Nevada.Education•Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN•Medical: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, ILTraining •Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL•Spine Fellowship: Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Fellowship Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KYProfessional Affiliations•Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons•North American Spine Society•Society of Lateral Access Surgeons•American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons•American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Trainor is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Cervical Spondylosis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

As an Orthopedist, I believe in approaching the health issue in a coordinated, team approach, with my patients. Treating an orthopedic injury successfully requires the full cooperation of many team members from the surgeon, to the physical therapist, to the patient themselves. Without all areas working together, the outcome would not be nearly as successful. Therefore, I have an open door policy with my patients and include their input in all areas of care. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

John J. Kastrup, M.D., has been a member of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center since 2009. He specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements including a new, pJohn J. Kastrup, M.D., has been a member of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center since 2009. He specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements including a new, partial-knee replacement procedure.Dr. Kastrup was one of the first surgeons in America to provide minimally invasive hip replacements. Dr. Kastrup practices with the most current techniques in joint replacement, utilizes the rapid recovery protocol and uses cutting-edge pain management techniques that allow patients to recover from surgery without using intravenous narcotics. He supports the Arthritis Foundation and is dedicated in his practice to finding a cure for the disease.Dr. Kastrup received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, during which time he contributed to pioneering research on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions of the knee.Dr. Kastrup received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1988. During medical school, Dr. Kastrup’s research efforts focused on mallet finger injuries and his outcomes are referenced in multiple orthopedic textbooks.Following medical school, Dr. Kastrup completed his orthopedic internship and residency at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. He completed an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic in adult reconstructive surgery where his fellowship involved the treatment of arthritis and joint replacement for the shoulder, hip and knee.Dr. Kastrup was raised in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Kastrup is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Concierge care for all. Dr. Yu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

I feel that being available to my patients is crucial to their recovery and healing.  I have always gone out of my way to communicate with patients and provide care whenever it was needed.  Often a delay in treatment can cause irreparable damage.  I always strive to first understand my patient's concerns and problems and pride myself in making the correct diagnosis and explaining the patient's medical condition.  I provide an array of state of the art options both surgical and non-surgical and present the patient with the benefits of each option.  I love to see my patients recover from injuries and enjoy seeing my patients obtain relief from the pains they have been experiencing.  I feel that being available, knowledgeable, precise, and providing the best quality care enables my patients to have excellent outcomes. Dr. Hoer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Since taking a keen interest in dealing with hip and knee arthritis, I concluded there must be a more efficient, successful, and less burdensome technique than the usual hospital approach. After years of development, I have been able to create an outpatient system with hotel-like amenities and food and with improved patient outcomes. Thus was born the Recovery Suites where gold star service and results are the norm, not the exception. To this day, we continue to innovate and improve the level of excellence achievable in joint replacement surgery. Dr. Crovetti is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Kevin Golshani is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Golshani is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Ronald Hillock is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Hillock is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Caffey Disease, Osteochondroma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hillock is currently accepting new patients.

Kornelis Poelstra is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Poelstra is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Poelstra is currently accepting new patients.

Sep Bady is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Bady is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

Arthur Taylor is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Scaphoid Non-Union. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Ai-quoc Heller is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Heller has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Bradford is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Bradford is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Bradford is currently accepting new patients.

Thomman Kuruvilla is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kuruvilla is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Kuruvilla is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Kabins is an Orthopedics provider in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kabins is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.