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Steven Hoer, MD, is a skilled board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, located in Henderson, Nevada. He specializes in adult joint reconstruction, including total hip and knee replacements and arthroscopic surgical procedures, such as shoulder rotator cuff repairs and knee meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction.
Patients have rated Dr. Hoer as one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the Las Vegas Valley. As a skilled physician, Dr. Hoer has received numerous awards, including America’s Most Honored Doctors-Top 5% 2023 & 2022, Top Doctors 2024, 2023, and 2022 - Desert Companion, the Patient's Choice Award (2012), Physician's Choice Top Orthopaedic Doctor in Las Vegas (2017, 2019), Vegas Seven Magazine's Top Orthopaedic Doctor in Las Vegas (2012, 2013, 2017), and Top Doctor in Las Vegas Healthcare Quarterly (2018). He has also been named a Desert Companion Top Doctor in August 2020 for orthopaedic surgery and joint replacement, and he has been a Castle Connoly Top Doctor since 2016.
Dr. Hoer is affiliated with several local hospitals, including St. Rose Siena Hospital and Western Region Catholic Healthcare West. He is also an adjunct instructor of orthopaedic surgery at Touro University of Nevada, where he mentors medical students rotating through orthopaedics.
To stay up to date with the latest advances in the field of orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Hoer maintains his fellowship status with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
After 25 years of thought, observation, and research, Dr. Hoer has published in February 2022: Bumps and Bruises: A Surgeon’s Reflections on Life. For more information click on the blue lettering of the book title/link provided.
Holman Chan, MD, joined the team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2013 and currently sees patients at their office in Henderson, Nevada. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, general orthopedic surgery, and the treatment of lower extremity disorders, including acquired deformities of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Chan was born in Vancouver, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2002 from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and then attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, where he received a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2006. He completed his surgical internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Alberta in 2011 while serving as chief resident of orthopedic surgery.
Also in 2011, Dr. Chan completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York.
He then completed a second fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Internship
University of Alberta
Residency
University of Alberta
Fellowship
Orthopedic trauma at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, and foot and ankle surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
⤢ Specialties (Click to Expand)
Specializing In:
Foot & Ankle
Orthopaedic Trauma
⤢ Publications (Click to Expand)
Bouliane MJ, Sheps DM, Chan H, Lambert RM, Glasgow R, Kemp KA. An examination of inter- and intra-rater reliability of shoulder radiographs among patients with recurrent instability requiring surgical correction. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011;93-B:589
Chan H, Beaupre LA, Bouliane MJ. Injury of the suprascapular nerve during arthroscopic repair of superior labral tears: an anatomic study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2010;19(5):709-15.
Lefaivre KA, Macadam SA, Davidson DJ, Gandhi R, Chan H, Broekhuyse HM. Length of stay, mortality, morbidity and delay to surgery in hip fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009;91-B:922-7.
Voglis S, Quinn K, Tullis E, Liu M, Henriques M, Zubrinich C, Penuelas O, Chan H, Silverman F, Cherepanov V, Orzech N, Khine AA, Cantin A, Slutsky AS, Downey GP, Zhang H. Human neutrophil peptides and phagocytic deficiency in bronchiectatic lungs. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009;July 15;180(2):159-66.
Lefaivre KA, Guy P, Chan H, Blachut PA. Long-term follow-up of tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. J Orthop Trauma. 2008 Sep;22(8):525-9.
Helmy N, Jando VT, Lu T, Chan H, O’Brien PJ. Muscle function and functional outcome following standard antegrade reamed intramedullary nailing of isolated femoral shaft fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2008 Jan;22(1):10-5.
Chan H, Lougheed M, Laher I, Steinbrecher UP. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein inhibits endothelium-dependent vasodilation by an antioxidant-sensitive, lysophosphatidylcholine-independent mechanism. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2003 Jun;41(6):856-65.
Bradley S. Baker, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2010 and sees patients at the practice’s office in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is uniquely double-board certified in orthopedic surgery and in the subspecialty of orthopedic sports medicine. Dr. Baker is the only Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center physician with this distinction.
Dr. Baker applies his experience as a team physician and medical supervisor for many athletic organizations at all levels in the care of competitive and recreational athletes and non-athletes with a special focus on shoulder or knee problems.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in biology and chemistry from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas – Wichita, Dr. Baker pursued an additional year of specialized fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Taos Orthopedic Institute in New Mexico, where he worked with the United States Ski and Snowboard Team medical staff.
After completing his medical training, Dr. Baker practiced in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of knee, shoulder, sports injuries, and fractures while serving as team physician for several professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams and organizations.
While in Sioux Falls, Dr. Baker’s experience in his field extended to the academic work as he has served as a clinical professor at the medical school, provided orthopedic care for the Level II trauma center hospital, and was an integral part of building a respected sports medicine program.
Dr. Baker spent several years in a small, specialized practice in Arizona before joining the Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center team. He is originally from Fargo, North Dakota.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
University of North Dakota School of Medicine Grand Forks and Fargo, ND
Internship
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
Residency
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita
Fellowship
Sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Taos Orthopedic Institute Taos, NM
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
⤢ Specialties (Click to Expand)
Specializing In:
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
⤢ Affiliations (Click to Expand)
St. Rose Dominican Hospital Rose de Lima Campus
St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus
St. Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Southwest Medical Associates Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pediatric Orthopedist in Las Vegas & Henderson, NV
Michael D. Thomas, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2005 and sees patients at their offices in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and spinal deformities in children and adolescents. His treatment philosophy is to utilize non-surgical options to their fullest extent possible, consistent with an optimal outcome. He is committed to the education and engagement of parents and patients about their treatment options.
Dr. Thomas was born in Hempstead, Texas, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Howard University Hospital. He then completed a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Newington Children’s Hospital in Connecticut.
Before joining Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, Dr. Thomas served for 17 years as the attending surgeon at the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation. He possesses vast experience gained during his time at this Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital. He directed the care of thousands of children with a diverse array of traumatic, congenital, acquired, and developmental orthopedic conditions.
While in Washington, Dr. Thomas held the position of Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Thomas was twice cited as a top doctor by metropolitan area physicians in a survey conducted by Washingtonian Magazine.
Dr. Thomas has studied the care of patients with severe scoliosis in conjunction with the Minnesota Spine Center, the Spine Deformity Study Group, and other leading national centers. He also studied the Ponseti Method of clubfoot care under the renowned Ignacio Ponseti, M.D., and has authored numerous articles, book chapters, papers, and presentations.
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
⤢ Specialties (Click to Expand)
Specializing In:
Pediatric Orthopedics
Spine
⤢ Publications (Click to Expand)
Mann, R.W., Thomas, M.D., Adams, B.J.: Congenital absence of the ulna with radiohumeral synostosis in a prehistoric skeleton from Moundville, Alabama. International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, Vol. 8, No. 4: 295-299, 1999.
Buckley, S., Gotschall, C., Robertson, W. Jr., Sturm, P., Tosi, L., Thomas, M.D., Eichelberger. M.: The relationships of skeletal injuries with trauma score, length of hospital stay, hospital charges and mortality in children admitted to a regional trauma center. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 14:440-453, 1994.
Mann, R.W., Roberts, C.A., Thomas, M.D., Davy, D.T.: Pressure erosion of the femoral trochlea, patella baja and altered patellar surfaces, American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 85: 321-327, 1991.
Rankin, E.A., Thomas, M.D.: Complications of commonly performed surgery of the hand. Orthopaedic Update Series, Vol. 3, Lesson 8, 1984.
Kevin R. Sharif, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2016 and sees patients at their office in Henderson, Nevada.
Dr. Sharif is board-certified in orthopedic 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 renowned Drs. John Dimar, Rolando Puno, and Steven Glassman, past-president of the Scoliosis Research Society.
Dr. Sharif treats non-operative and operative cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions such as Sciatica, Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disc, Neurogenic Claudication, Radiculopathy, Myelopathy, and Revision Back Surgery.
His surgical techniques include minimally invasive spine surgery, computer navigation, motion-preserving disc replacement, and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Sharif, a Henderson resident, enjoys physical fitness, outdoor activities, and auto mechanics.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
University of Cincinnati
Internship
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield, IL
Residency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Norton Leatherman Combined Orthopaedic / Neurosurgical Adult and Pediatric Spine Fellowship Louisville, KY
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Kayvon R. Golshani, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2018 and sees patients at their office in Henderson, Nevada. He specializes in the non-surgical and surgical management of traumatic and degenerative disorders of the shoulder, arm, hand, wrist, elbow, and forearm.
Dr. Golshani graduated with honors from Miami University in 2008, earning a Bachelor of Arts. He subsequently received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2012 and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
After medical school, Dr. Golshani completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. During his training, he worked on research in various aspects of the field, including resident education, tennis elbow, soft-tissue coverage for infected total knee replacement, and upper extremity injuries in weightlifters.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Golshani pursued an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training, specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery as well as microsurgery at Tufts University in Boston. During this time, he worked under the guidance of several world-renowned hand surgeons at both Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital. He also completed research on biceps tendon ruptures and served as a clinical instructor in Orthopedic Surgery for Tufts University School of Medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Golshani enjoys weightlifting, hiking, socializing with friends, and traveling the world. Dr. Golshani was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is fluent in English and Farsi, and speaks some Spanish.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Internship
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Residency
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Fellowship
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA New England Baptist Hospital
Board Certifications
Fellowship Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Specialist in Henderson & Las Vegas, NV
Michael S. Bradford, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who joined the team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 1994. He sees patients at the practice's offices in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Bradford is an accomplished adult reconstructive surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. He has a particular interest in assessing and revising failed total hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Bradford was born in Montreal, Canada. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He subsequently completed his internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Alberta Hospital in 1992.
He moved to the United States in 1993 to further his training by completing a fellowship in adult reconstructive hip and knee surgery with the renowned Wayne Paprosky, MD, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois, and at Rush Presbyterian – St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.
Dr. Bradford is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Internship
Royal Alexandra Hospital Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Residency
University of Alberta
Fellowship
Adult reconstructive surgery, revision of hip and knee arthroplasty at Central Dupage Hospital, Winfield, IL
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
⤢ Specialties (Click to Expand)
Specializing In:
Hip
Joint Replacement
Knee
Total Joint Replacement/Revision of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
⤢ Publications (Click to Expand)
Bradford, MS and Paprosky, WG. Acetabular Defect Classification – A Detailed Radiographic Approach. SEMINARS IN ARTHROPLASTY, 6(2):76-85, April 1995.
Bradford, MS and Paprosky, WG. Reconstruction of the severely deficient acetabulum using a whole acetabular transplant allograft. SEMINARS IN ARTHROPLASTY, 6(2):86-956, April 1995.
Younger, TI, Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG and Magnus, RE. Removal of a Cementless femoral prosthesis with the extended proximal femoral osteotomy. Accepted for publication CONTEMP ORTHOPEDIC.
Younger, TI, Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG and Magnus, RE. Extended proximal femoral osteotomy: A new technique for femoral revision arthoplasty. J ARTHROPLASTY, 10(3):329-338, 1995.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Younger, TI: Classification of bone defects in failed prosthesis. In proceeding of MODERN TRENDS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND PATHOLOGY, Bologna, Italy, March 1993.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Younger and TI: Femoral reconstruction with massive allograft and cementless prosthesis, In proceeding of MODERN TRENDS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND PATHOLOGY, Bologna, Italy, March 1993.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Younger and TI. Acetabular reconstruction with massive allograft and cementless prothesis. In proceeding of MODERN TRENDS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND PATHOLOGY, Bologna, Italy, March 1993.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Younger and TI: Hip revision surgery with cemented, cementless and hybrid prosthesis, In proceeding of MODERN TRENDS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND PATHOLOGY, Bologna, Italy, March 1993.
Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG and Jablonsky, WS. Repeat revision of failed distal femoral allograft acetabular reconstructions. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG, Jablonsky, WS and Giroux, M. Distal femoral allograft acetabular reconstruction-long-term results and ease of revision. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC PROCEEDINGS.
Bradford, M/s, Paprosky, WG, Jablonsky, WS and Giroux, M. Distal femoral allograftt reconstruction of the severely deficient acetabulum: Ease of revision of failed grafts. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG, Jablonsky, WS and Giroux, M. Distal femoral allograft reconstruction of the deficient acetabulum – is a failed graft really a failure? Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Bradford, MS, Jablonsky, WS, Paprosky, WG and Younger, TI. The extended proximal femoral osteotomy – a new technique for femoral prosthesis and cement removal. ORTHOPEDIC PROCEEDINGS In press.
Bradford, MS, Younger, TI, Paprosky, WG and Magnus, RE. Revision of the difficult femur using the using an extended proximal femoral osteotomy. JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY, February 1994.
Bradford, MS, Younger, TI, Paprosky, WG and Magnus, RE. The extended proximal femoral osteotomy – a new technique for femoral prosthesis and cement removal. ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTION, In press.
MacDonald, SJ, Krishnamurthy, A, Bradford, MS and Paprosky, WG. Acetabular transplants in revision total hip arthroplasty: When there are no alternatives. Accepted for publication
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Jablonsky, WS and Giroux, M. Use of and extended proximal osteotomy in femoral revisions: A radical or conservative approach? Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Jablonsky, WS and Giroux, M. Use of and extended proximal osteotomy in femoral revisions: A radical or conservative approach? Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Giroux, M, Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. Femoral Revision Arthroplasty: Long term results using an extensively coated prosthesis. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Jablonsky, WS, Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS and Giroux, M. cementless aceptabulae: Let the user beware. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS.
Sproul, CD, Mahood, J and Bradford, MS. Efficacy of subcutaneous bupivicain infusion in relieving pain after spinal surgery. ORTHOPEDIC TRASACTIONS. 18(3): 928,1994 Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS, Jablonsky, WS and Younger, TI. Use of a long extended proximal osteotomy in femoral revisions: A radical or conservative approach. Accepted for publication ORTHOPEDIC TRASACTIONS.
Sproul, CD, Mahood, J and Bradford, MS. Efficacy of subcutaneous bupivicaine infusion in relieving pain after spinal surgery. ORTHOPEDIC TRASACTIONS, 1994, 18(3), 824. Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. A predictable preoperative evaluation of the failed acetabulum using plain x-rays. ORTHOPEDIC PROCEEDINGS, In press.
Sproul, CD, Mahood, JK and Bradford, MS. Efficacy of subcutaneous bupivicaine infusion in relieving pain after spinal surgery. ORTHOPEDIC PROCEEDINGS, In press.
Younger, TI, Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG and Jablonsky, WS. Femoral revision arthroplasty with an extensively porous-coated prosthesis: Two to five year follow-up. ORTHOPEDIC TRANSACTIONS, In press.
Paprosky, WG, Younger, TI, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. Can plain x-rays adequately determine acetabular bone loss in the failed acetabular prosthesis. ORTHOPEDIC TRASACTIONS, In press.
Paprosky, WG, Magnus, RE, Bradford, MS and Younger, TI. A predictable pre-operative evaluation of the failed acetabulum using plain x-rays. JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY, February 1994.
Paprosky, WG, Younger, TI, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. Radiographic evaluation of the failed acetabulum: Do plain x-rays give adequate assessment. ORTHOPEDIC TRASACTIONS, 18(4): 1007-8,1994-95.
Bradford, MS, Paprosky, WG and Jablonsky, WS. The extended proximal femoral osteotomy to remove cement or ingrown prosthesis. In TOTAL HIP REVISION SURGERY, Galante, Rosenberg and Callaghan, ED. Raven Press, 1995, 263-270.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. Cementless revision total hip arthroplasty. In AAOS Orthopedic knowledge update: Supplement total hip and knee arthroplasty. AAOS PUBLICATION, In press.
Paprosky, WG, Bradford, MS and Jablonsky, WS. Acetabular reconstruction with massive acetabular allografts. In AAOS INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE LECTURES VOL. 45. AAOS PUBLICATION, In press.
Paprosky, WG, Jablonsky, WS and Bradford, MS. Cementless femoral revision arthroplasty and the use of extensively porous-coated prosthesis. In TOTAL HIP REVISION SURGERY, Galante, Rosenberg and Callaghan, ED, Raven Press, 1995, 387-394.
John J. Kastrup, MD, has been a member of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center since 2009 and sees patients at their office in Henderson, Nevada. 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 utilizing 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 was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He 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, Pennsylvania. 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.
⤢ Education & Certification (Click to Expand)
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH
Internship
Hamot Medical Center Erie, PA
Residency
Hamot Medical Center
Fellowship
Total joint replacement and adult reconstruction of the hip, knee and shoulder at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
⤢ Specialties (Click to Expand)
Specializing In:
Hip
Joint Replacement
Knee
⤢ Publications (Click to Expand)
Arnold, C.A., Kastrup, J.J., and Rogers, V.P.: “Neurilemoma About the Knee: A Case Report.” American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1999; 27(5): 668-670.
Kastrup, J.J., Buseck, M.D., Lyons, J.C.: “Common Pitfalls in a Bone Tumor Workup.” Contemporary Orthopaedics, 1992; 24 (5): 567-73.
Kastrup, J.J. and Stern, P.J.: “Complications and Prognosis of Mallet Finger Treatment.” J.Hand Surg., 1988; 13A: 329-34.
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Specialist in Henderson & Las Vegas, NV
Kevin A. Laroche, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, located in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2020. He specializes in managing injuries both nonoperatively and operatively by specifically utilizing evidence-based medicine to address pathologies from the fingertip to the shoulder. For injuries that require surgical operative management, Dr. Laroche performs some procedures using only local anesthesia allowing his patients to avoid general anesthesia.
Dr. Laroche was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Hunter College in New York City, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors. He went on to attend the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. After medical school, Dr. Laroche completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Following his time in Charlottesville, he completed additional subspecialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. During his fellowship, Dr. Laroche received extensive and comprehensive training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including microvascular surgery and upper extremity joint replacements. Also, he has multiple peer-reviewed publications, and his research has been presented at regional and national conferences.
In his spare time, Dr. Laroche enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
