Dr. Patrick S. McNulty, MD, FABOS, ABOS
Orthopedist
10981 Keymar Drive Las Vegas NV, 89135About
Dr. Patrick McNulty is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. McNulty specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. McNulty tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Education and Training
University of Miami
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery; American Board of Spine Surgery
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Can you have a normal life after back surgery?
Sure!! READ MORE
Can you correct scoliosis in kids?
There is a whole spectrum from simple observation, to bracing, to definitive surgery. It all depends. Your daughter needs to be evaluated by the appropriate expert. Should be a spine surgeon who specializes in scoliosis. Also make sure they do pediatrics. Go to the Scoliosis Research Society, and find a provider. READ MORE
Does strengthening the lower back help with sciatica?
Strengthening your low back has a much lower chance of improving sciatica than it does typical low back pain without sciatica. READ MORE
Why does my shoulder hurt after chiropractic adjustment?
Ask the chiropractor. Or stop and see orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
What should I do to fix tennis elbow?
See physical therapist or orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Is scoliosis surgery life threatening?
In general, scoliosis surgery is very safe. It’s safer than driving in a car perhaps. There’s a whole spectrum of scoliosis surgery. Ultimately, it is your surgeon who should be answering this question for you. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help elbow pain?
Probably. Will not actually heal the problem typically. READ MORE
How bad does a bunion have to be for surgery?
Pain and loss of function. READ MORE
Can you walk on a dislocated foot?
You need to see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with knee tendonitis?
In general, it’s OK to try a chiropractor for a couple weeks. If it’s not working, Plan B. If it is working, should be done within 6 to 8 weeks. Otherwise, see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
How can I get rid of ankle pain?
See an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle. READ MORE
Calf injury?
May be sciatica. See an orthopedic spine surgeon. READ MORE
Knee injury?
See Orthopaedist READ MORE
Bone density test?
DEXA. Noninvasive. READ MORE
Neck spasms?
Seizure. See a neurologist. READ MORE
Neck pain?
Issue with your cervical spine. READ MORE
Foot drop?
May be related. See ortho. READ MORE
Foot drop?
Ambulatory AFOs. Ankle foot orthosis. Best if custom made by orthotist. READ MORE
Right shoulder pain?
See an orthopedic surgeon. Always concern of metastasis, especially with night pain. READ MORE
Can a herniated disc heal on its own?
Depends on symptoms and duration. Some clinical scenarios have a 90% chance of improvement. See a spine surgeon. Happy Holidays. READ MORE
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Awards
- U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors Award Year
- America’s Top Orthopedists Award Year
- Marquis Who’s Who Year
- Top Doctors in Las Vegas Award (2017-2019) Year
- Leading Physicians of the World Award Year
- Consumers’ Research-Council of America Top Physicians Award Year
Professional Memberships
- Scoliosis Research Society
- American College of Spine Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Medical Honor Society
- Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Fellowships
- Scoliosis and Spine Center spinal surgery
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Patrick S. McNulty, who serves patients throughout the State of Nevada.
Dr. McNulty is a top 1% or higher, double-board certified, award-winning orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, treating children and adults at McNulty Spine & LVNI Center for Spine and Brain Surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With over 30 years of experience in treating and reconstructing a wide range of spinal disorders and deformities, he often begins with conservative treatments before implementing surgical options. He is well-versed in spinal injections to start the recovery process in an efficient, structure-focused fashion. He provides traditional spine surgery as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgical options. He also has experience in workers’ compensation and medical-legal medicine.
Academically, Dr. McNulty graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami with a triple major in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and chemistry. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Miami Medical School, graduating first in his class.
For his residency in orthopedic surgery, he went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, an affiliate of the Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He also completed rigorous fellowship training in spinal surgery at the Scoliosis and Spine Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Towson, Maryland.
Following his medical training, Dr. McNulty followed a family tradition with military service. He is a decorated military veteran serving in the United States Navy during the Bosnian War. He served active duty with the United States Navy from 1994-1997 in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. In addition to deploying during the Bosnian War, he was also the Head of the Division of Spine Surgery and was involved full-time with orthopedic residency training.
An expert in his field, the doctor 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.
Moreover, he is board-certified in spine surgery by the American Board of Spine Surgery, because this particular board recognizes both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons.
Achieving fellowship status, Dr. McNulty is a Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (FABOS), and Fellow of the American Board of Spine Surgery (FABSS).
Holding membership status in a wide range of professional organizations, he is an active member of the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society (the premier international society for spinal deformity surgeons), the American College of Spine Surgery, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Medical Honor Society, the Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society, and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. McNulty has been the recipient of many awards, such as the U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors Award, America’s Top Orthopedists Award, Marquis Who’s Who, Top Doctors in Las Vegas Award (2017-2019), Leading Physicians of the World Award, and Consumers’ Research-Council of America Top Physicians Award.
On a more personal note, he was born in Chateauroux, France and has lived in many states and countries. His mother was a flight nurse and his father was a jet fighter pilot in the US Air Force.
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