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.
Chinedu O. Nwasike, M.D. joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2021. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and treats all conditions of the spine with both non-operative and operative modalities.
Dr. Nwasike attended college at Columbia University, School of Engineering in New York City, New York where he received his Undergraduate Degree in 2009. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2014 where he was enrolled in the Physician Scientist Training Program. Dr. Nwasike remained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency in 2019, during which time he was elected Chief Resident. Following his residency, he completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he trained in all aspects of spine care.
Dr. Nwasike specializes in degenerative spine disorders, scoliosis, spine tumors, and disc herniation. His surgical techniques include minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and robotic spine surgery with computerized navigation. He has a special interest in revision surgery as well as endoscopic spine surgery.
Dr. Nwasike was born & raised in Los Angeles but now calls Las Vegas home. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, weight-lifting, golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his dog.
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.
Kevin R. Sharif joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2016. He 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 is Las Vegas’ leader in robotic and endoscopic spine surgery.
Dr. Sharif, a Henderson resident, enjoys physical fitness, outdoor activities and auto mechanics.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
“Excellent Doctor. He repaired a finger for me about 5 years ago. I need his expertise again to repair my carpal tunnel. I chose him again because he's very competent & yet down to earth Doc with a great sense of humor! He always makes me laugh!! I Highly recommend him!”
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. 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.
“Excellent Doctor. He repaired a finger for me about 5 years ago. I need his expertise again to repair my carpal tunnel. I chose him again because he's very competent & yet down to earth Doc with a great sense of humor! He always makes me laugh!! I Highly recommend him!”
Andrew Bronstein, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
9300 W. Sunset Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
4.96(1250)
Dr. Ronald Hillock
Orthopedic Surgeon 9.3 mi
7455 West Washington Avenue
Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Ronald W. Hillock, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2011 and sees patients at their office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Hillock is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and adult joint reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Hillock was born in Dover, Delaware. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Riverside. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University in California. He completed a transitional internship in orthopedic surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso.
Dr. Hillock completed his fellowship in orthopedic oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine in Santa Monica.
Dr. Hillock has served as the Chief of Surgery for the 67th Combat Support Hospital during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation Service at the U.S. Army Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He has also served as the chairman of the patient safety committee for the Loma Linda University Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital.
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.
Zefu (Robert) Liu, D.O. joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2025. He is Board-Certified and fellowship-trained, specializing in sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction, joint replacement and advanced arthroscopic procedures.
Originally from California, Dr. Liu developed a strong connection to Las Vegas during his time at Touro University Nevada, where he graduated at the top of his class. He is excited to return to the city that helped shape his medical career and to provide high-quality orthopedic care to the growing Las Vegas community.
Dr. Liu completed his orthopedic surgical residency in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as chief resident and was honored with the Resident of the Year award for his leadership, clinical excellence and commitment to patient care. He went on to complete his fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the nation’s premier orthopedic institutions, where he honed his skills in advanced arthroscopic procedures and shoulder reconstructive surgery. While there, he served as a team physician for both Washington University athletics and the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, where he gained extensive experience treating athletes at the highest levels.
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, Dr. Liu is committed to delivering the highest level of care using cutting-edge techniques tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and goals. In addition to his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Liu also offers his patients the latest techniques in cartilage restoration, joint replacement surgery and ligament reconstruction.
Known for his thoughtful yet patient-centered approach, Dr. Liu believes in educating patients, exploring all nonsurgical options and pursuing surgery only when absolutely necessary. His philosophy centers on shared decision-making and building trust through clear, compassionate communication and patient education.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Liu is an avid outdoors enthusiast. He enjoys hiking, surfing, snowboarding, traveling and spending time with his family. He is fluent in Mandarin and is proud to serve Las Vegas’s diverse patient population.
Chinedu O. Nwasike, M.D. joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2021. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and treats all conditions of the spine with both non-operative and operative modalities.
Dr. Nwasike attended college at Columbia University, School of Engineering in New York City, New York where he received his Undergraduate Degree in 2009. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2014 where he was enrolled in the Physician Scientist Training Program. Dr. Nwasike remained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency in 2019, during which time he was elected Chief Resident. Following his residency, he completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he trained in all aspects of spine care.
Dr. Nwasike specializes in degenerative spine disorders, scoliosis, spine tumors, and disc herniation. His surgical techniques include minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and robotic spine surgery with computerized navigation. He has a special interest in revision surgery as well as endoscopic spine surgery.
Dr. Nwasike was born & raised in Los Angeles but now calls Las Vegas home. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, weight-lifting, golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his dog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
