Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
Edward S. Ashman, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2003. He is fellowship-trained in the surgical treatment of athletic injuries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He is currently on faculty as an assistant professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Dr. Ashman was born in Johnson City, New York, and received a Bachelor of Science in 1992 from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He attended New York’s Albany Medical College, where he received his doctor of medicine in 1997. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Albany Medical Center.
In 2003, Dr. Ashman completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Nirschl Sports Clinic at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C., under the guidance of the renowned Dr. Robert P. Nirschl. During this fellowship, Dr. Ashman served as a team physician for the George Mason University football and basketball teams.
Dr. Ashman practices at the highest level of sports medicine, having treated many professional athletes, including members of the ATP professional tennis tour and the AVP professional beach volleyball tour. He regularly provides care for performers in many of the largest and most popular shows on the Las Vegas Strip, including Cirque Du Soleil productions.
Shain L. Howard, DO, is a fellowship-trained Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, proudly serving the Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He specializes in orthopedic surgery and has a passion for providing preventive health care to patients in need. Dr. Howard returned to Las Vegas to join Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2021 after completing his Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
As a Las Vegas native, Dr. Howard has worked in the surrounding Las Vegas area since the age of 15. He welded and fabricated as an iron worker to support his Bachelor's Degree, which he earned in Biological Sciences at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Dr. Howard then attended medical school at Touro University Nevada in Henderson. During this time, he helped organize and participated in medical missions to both Guatemala and Peru. These have been among the most rewarding experiences of his life.
He spent the following five years developing his clinical and surgical skills through the Valley Health System's Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Howard had wide-ranging exposure to sports injuries during this time, including both non-operative and surgical treatments.
After completing his surgical residency, Dr. Howard then elected to pursue additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the University of Texas — a busy Level I Trauma Center which has played a historic role in orthopedic surgery and is also home to many of the pioneers in the world of orthopedics. His fellowship training included pelvic fractures, acetabular fractures, and polytrauma injuries of the highest severity.
Additionally, Dr. Howard's fellowship training included non-union, malunion, deformity correction, and joint reconstruction in special cases. Coupled with his prior training in sports injuries and basic fracture care, Dr. Howard is equipped to treat a broad range of injuries, from single joint/limb injury to life-threatening polytrauma.
Dr. Howard loves spending time with family, including his wife and daughter. During his spare time, he can regularly be found helping others meet their fitness goals and training competitively alongside them. Dr. Howard enjoys weight-lifting, gymnastics, CrossFit, snowboarding, surfing, and the beach. His understanding of the protective effects of health and fitness (whether an acute traumatic injury, sports injury, or medical ailments in general) is a fundamental tenet of his philosophy.
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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.
Keith W. Kotecki, D.O. returns to Las Vegas to join Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center after completing his training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a fellowship-trained Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in primary and complex revision hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries.
Dr. Kotecki has a particular focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and partial knee replacement. His expertise includes the muscle-sparing direct anterior hip replacement, bikini incision anterior hip replacement, outpatient joint replacement, revision surgery, as well as unicompartmental and total knee replacement.
Dr. Kotecki utilizes the most current techniques in joint replacement by adopting the rapid recovery protocol and uses cutting edge pain management techniques allowing patients to recover from surgery without using intravenous narcotics.
Dr. Kotecki graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of San Diego in 2009. He then had a 5-year career as a Mechanical Engineer in San Diego before attending medical school. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree in 2018 from Touro University in Henderson, Nevada.
Dr. Kotecki completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. Following his surgical residency, Dr. Kotecki then spent an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA - affiliated with Drexel University.
Dr. Kotecki has published several medical articles on various research topics including Prosthetic Joint Infection Treatment and Novel Hip Replacement Techniques. He has presented his research both locally and at national orthopedic meetings.
He was born and raised in upstate New York where he spent most summers working in construction for the family business. He loves spending time with family, including his wife and two sons. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, snowboarding, traveling, auto maintenance and modification, and is a craft beer connoisseur.
Dr. Justin Limtong is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialized focus on Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction. His journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and went on to complete his residency from Broward Health Medical Center, a preeminent Level 1 trauma center located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During his tenure here, he embraced the role of chief resident in Orthopedic Surgery, a responsibility that saw him fine-tune his surgical skills and amass comprehensive expertise spanning the spectrum of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Limtong then completed his fellowship in total joint arthroplasty at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic Florida. He performs a spectrum of advanced procedures including the precision of robotically assisted total and partial knee replacements, muscle sparing Direct Anterior hip replacements, as well as revision total knee and hip arthroplasty. His versatility also encompasses managing fractures and other orthopedic injuries.
Fluent in English, Tagalog (Filipino), and even some Spanish. Dr. Limtong adeptly bridges linguistic divides, nurturing authentic connections with patients from diverse backgrounds. This commitment ensures that the hallmark of exceptional care resonates universally. Dr. Limtong returned to his hometown of Las Vegas in order to provide his patients with utmost compassion, care, and evidence based medicine. His practice is a blend of innovative techniques harmonized with a personalized approach, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the well-being of each patient.
Arthur J. Taylor, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 1996. At the practice's offices in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses on the treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow disorders. Dr. Taylor is an associate professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine within the Department of Hand and Microsurgery at University Medical Center in Las Vegas. In this capacity, he applies his specialty training in microvascular surgery and is actively involved in solving problems requiring replantation or transplantation of tissue. He is also chief of orthopedic and hand surgery at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas.
Previously, Dr. Taylor served as head of the hand surgery at Carle Foundation Hand Center in Urbana, Illinois, as well as a faculty member within the department of surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Dr. Taylor most recently participated as a clinical investigator that led to the expanded use of Xiaflex®, a drug used to non-surgically treat Dupuytren’s Contracture, a condition that can cause one or more fingers to stay bent toward the palm.
Dr. Taylor was born in Manhasset, New York, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. He then attended Chicago Medical School, where he received a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1988.
He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 1993 and subsequently completed a hand fellowship the following year at the same facility.
Reynold L. Rimoldi, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 1995 and sees patients at the practice's office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Rimoldi specializes in the fields of spinal surgery, sports medicine, general orthopedics, and trauma. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery in the field of spinal disc replacement and spinal fusions. He is also accomplished in performing ligament and cartilage repairs in the knee and shoulder utilizing arthroscopic techniques.
Dr. Rimoldi was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He received his Doctor of Medicine with honors at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1984. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1989. Dr. Rimoldi completed a fellowship in spine surgery at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey, California. He then completed a second fellowship in sports medicine at the Hughston Clinic for Sports Medicine in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Andrew Bronstein is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Bronstein has a keen interest in carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, distal radius fracture care, upper extremity trauma and complex wrist reconstruction. He is recognized as an expert by our local trauma centers, and is a chosen specialist by professional athletes, musicians, and high demand acrobatic performers. Dr. Bronstein has served as Chairman of Hand Surgery at UMC, has served as the Vice Chief of Surgery at Southern Hills Hospital and is currently the Medical Director at Affinity Surgery Center. He has been selected to serve as the Hand, Wrist and Elbow specialist for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dr. Olivia Wang is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Wang earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Utah, her masters degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and worked in research and engineering prior to entering medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She finished her Orthopaedic training at University of Illinois, Chicago and went unto her Hand fellowship at the University of Minnesota in the Twin cities. She graduated in the top percentile of her medical school class, a national medical honors society member, and experienced in the complete treatment fingertip to shoulder in the upper extremity. She has been a chosen physician for treatment of Joffrey Ballet performers, and was a team physician with the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.
“Dr. Wang has done three survives on my wrists & hand. Bilateral Carpal Tunnel repair and release of right trigger finger. Each surgery we t smoothly with excellent results. Dr. Wang is knowledgeable & takes time with to explain each step of the process. I would reckon Dr. Wang to anyone needing a hand surgeon. I'm a retired RN of fifty years. Believe me she's one of the good ones.”
Dr. Andrew Bronstein is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Bronstein has a keen interest in carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, distal radius fracture care, upper extremity trauma and complex wrist reconstruction. He is recognized as an expert by our local trauma centers, and is a chosen specialist by professional athletes, musicians, and high demand acrobatic performers. Dr. Bronstein has served as Chairman of Hand Surgery at UMC, has served as the Vice Chief of Surgery at Southern Hills Hospital and is currently the Medical Director at Affinity Surgery Center. He has been selected to serve as the Hand, Wrist and Elbow specialist for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dr. Olivia Wang is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Wang earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Utah, her masters degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and worked in research and engineering prior to entering medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She finished her Orthopaedic training at University of Illinois, Chicago and went unto her Hand fellowship at the University of Minnesota in the Twin cities. She graduated in the top percentile of her medical school class, a national medical honors society member, and experienced in the complete treatment fingertip to shoulder in the upper extremity. She has been a chosen physician for treatment of Joffrey Ballet performers, and was a team physician with the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.
“Dr. Wang has done three survives on my wrists & hand. Bilateral Carpal Tunnel repair and release of right trigger finger. Each surgery we t smoothly with excellent results. Dr. Wang is knowledgeable & takes time with to explain each step of the process. I would reckon Dr. Wang to anyone needing a hand surgeon. I'm a retired RN of fifty years. Believe me she's one of the good ones.”
Dr. Andrew Bronstein is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Bronstein has a keen interest in carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, distal radius fracture care, upper extremity trauma and complex wrist reconstruction. He is recognized as an expert by our local trauma centers, and is a chosen specialist by professional athletes, musicians, and high demand acrobatic performers. Dr. Bronstein has served as Chairman of Hand Surgery at UMC, has served as the Vice Chief of Surgery at Southern Hills Hospital and is currently the Medical Director at Affinity Surgery Center. He has been selected to serve as the Hand, Wrist and Elbow specialist for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dr. Olivia Wang is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Wang earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Utah, her masters degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and worked in research and engineering prior to entering medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She finished her Orthopaedic training at University of Illinois, Chicago and went unto her Hand fellowship at the University of Minnesota in the Twin cities. She graduated in the top percentile of her medical school class, a national medical honors society member, and experienced in the complete treatment fingertip to shoulder in the upper extremity. She has been a chosen physician for treatment of Joffrey Ballet performers, and was a team physician with the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.
“Dr. Wang has done three survives on my wrists & hand. Bilateral Carpal Tunnel repair and release of right trigger finger. Each surgery we t smoothly with excellent results. Dr. Wang is knowledgeable & takes time with to explain each step of the process. I would reckon Dr. Wang to anyone needing a hand surgeon. I'm a retired RN of fifty years. Believe me she's one of the good ones.”
