
Desert Orthopaedic Center
Orthopedic Surgery • Ely, NV • Since 1970
About
Desert Orthopaedic Center is a Las Vegas-based orthopedic practice established in 1970. It provides specialized bone, joint, and muscle care across Las Vegas and Henderson, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and advanced techniques. The group operates as a partnership with three offices (headquartered at 2800 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas). Contact: +1 702-664-8084. Website: doclv.com.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89121-3609
Phone
(702) 731-1616
iosinfo@doclv.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Online payments (via doclv.ema.md portal)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Official Website: 4.9 average (internal website report) (650+ (internal website report))
- External review aggregators (e.g. Yahoo/Yelp): 2.5 average (across aggregate platforms) (~500+ (aggregate estimate))
Patients praise
- High quality of surgical care and medical expertise of many physicians
- Thorough explanations and clear communication from some providers
- Many patients express gratitude for successful surgeries and treatments
- Friendly and supportive staff noted by some reviewers
- Convenience of having multiple locations and integrated services like imaging and physical therapy
Common complaints
- Long wait times before and after appointment times
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and rudeness at front desk
- Issues with administrative tasks such as prescription management and medical records handling
- Perceived lack of personal care or rushed appointments due to high volume
- Some patients expressed dissatisfaction with specific surgeon outcomes or perceived biases in workers' compensation cases
"Dr. Nevins and his staff have been exceptional in their care of me. I was made very comfortable with my knee replacement... I have already [recommended] Desert Orthopaedic staff to several of my friends and family."
— Desert Orthopaedic Center Official Website"They’re too busy to provide good, personal care. I had knee problems... I arrived early. 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment they put me in a small exam room... where I waited for another hour until I finally had enough and walked out."
— Unilocal User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- An Orthopedic Group Streamlines Practice Operations — Oct 6, 2025
- An Orthopedic Group Streamlines Practice Operations — Oct 6, 2025
- Dr. Richard P. Winder, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Walter J. Song, MD - Hand Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Matthew Fouse, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon for Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder in Las Vegas, NV — Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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