Dr. William McGee

Expert Publications

• Integration of alcoholism and mental health services.
• Studies on the hematology of the thoroughbred horse. II. Weanlings.
• Studies on the hematology of the thoroughbred horse. III. Stallions.
• Septicemic infections of newborn foals.
• Studies on the hematology of the thoroughbred horse. V. Sucklings.
• Blood pictures of lactating and non-lactating thoroughbred mares.
• The semen of the thoroughbred.
• Bladder cancer: current optimal intravesical treatment.

Clinical Trials

• OrthoIllustrated Web Based Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Registry

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. William R. McGee, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

An esteemed orthopedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine, Dr. McGee sees patients at Total Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Las Vegas, Nevada. He specializes in arthroscopic and open treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. He also performs joint replacement surgery for arthritis of the shoulder, knee, and hip. 

“Whether you are a collegiate athlete, weekend warrior, or baby boomer, you may need orthopedic care for your sports injury or arthritis. Let us be the ones to meet your needs. We have a staff that will treat you like a friend. We believe in meeting patients’ individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve an active lifestyle. Many musculoskeletal conditions can be treated by non-surgical techniques. We combine leading-edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide our patients with the best orthopedic care possible.” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Widely recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. McGee is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

Experienced in general orthopedic surgery and fracture care, he is the team physician for the College of Southern Nevada’s athletic programs. He is also involved with the Justin Boots Sportsmedicine Team, which provides care for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys, the Professional Bull Riders, and the National Finals Rodeo.

Growing up in Las Vegas, Dr. McGee attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. There, he received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and also was a pitcher and outfielder on the winningest baseball team in Utah’s history. After college, he attended Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Wanting to further his education, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery in Chicago. Thereafter, he completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine with Dr. Lawrence Lemak at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Active in teaching medical students and orthopedic surgery residents in training, Dr. McGee serves as an Adjunct Professor at Touro University Nevada. He is also a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.

In his spare time, Dr. McGee enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and dog.

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