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Consultation
Discuss your symptoms, goals, and questions with the care team. Together, you can review next steps that fit your situation.
New patient stepsNevada Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute
Advanced orthopedic care.
Focused on you.
Patient-centered orthopedic care in Nevada, with treatment plans shaped around your needs and goals.
Getting started
A clear path from first visit to recovery
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Procedure
Surgery is only one possible option. Recommendations depend on your condition and may include nonsurgical care when appropriate.
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Recovery
Your care team can discuss follow-up and rehabilitation based on your treatment plan and recovery needs.
Patient educationA look inside NVSOI
Care, focused on you
Our services
Core orthopedic care
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Shoulder Surgery
Evaluation of shoulder pain and injuries, with treatment options guided by your symptoms, exam, and goals.
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Joint Replacement
Assessment of joint pain and function, including discussion of nonsurgical care and replacement when appropriate.
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Sports Medicine
Evaluation and treatment planning for activity-related injuries, with options based on your individual needs.
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Trauma Care
Orthopedic injury evaluation and treatment planning.
Reno · Northern Nevada
Workers' Compensation & Accident Injury Care
Orthopedic evaluations and coordinated care for workplace injuries and auto accidents, with support for patients, attorneys, and claims professionals.
Need help after an injury?
Learn about Reno injury services, the care process, and how patients and referral partners can reach our team.
Learn More About Injury CareLocations
Two Nevada clinics
Reno Clinic
Northern Nevada
770 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502
Serving Northern Nevada with specialized orthopedic consultations on a dedicated schedule — clean, professional care close to home.
Call Reno: (775) 553-8081
Las Vegas Clinic
Coming Soon
Location to be announced
Las Vegas, NV
Our Las Vegas clinic is opening soon. Check back for the verified location and appointment information.
Institute
Meet Dr. Jay & the institute
Dr. Jay Boughanem is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, and complex orthopedic conditions.
He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at McGaw Medical Center, and completed fellowships in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Shoulder Surgery at Osaka Medical College in Japan.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Boughanem has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Hawaii and co-edited the textbook Pocket Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Founding Board Member of the International Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR) Association (ISCRA) and was recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the second consecutive year.
Dr. Boughanem leads Nevada Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute, working alongside a skilled team of healthcare professionals dedicated to compassionate, personalized patient care.
