Advanced Sports Medicine Care for the Las Vegas Valley

Bringing the Latest in Orthopaedic Care to Nevada

Chad M. Hanson, MD, has been practicing orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine since 2010 here in the Las Vegas Valley. He completed his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery training in Dallas, Texas, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Following his time in Texas, Dr. Hanson was selected to gain further expertise with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman-Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. There he trained directly under many of the world’s top experts in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine,
providing care to many professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes and their families.

Dr. Hanson specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy, with a focused interest in the minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder problems. A sports enthusiast all his life, Dr. Hanson encourages a team approach with each of his patients for the medical care being provided. Working together allows his patients to achieve the recovery and success that they desire, through both surgical and conservative means.

Providing Medical Care to Local, Professional, and International Athletes

Dr. Hanson is proud to be a part of the medical team for the Las Vegas Locomotives professional football team, and the ECHL Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team. He also serves as a site physician for the Dew Tour (BMX, Skateboard, and FMX), and has assisted several local high school sports programs. He also has the privilege of serving as a member of the US Ski Team physician pool for both Men’s and Women’s Alpine Ski Teams.

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