PATRICK S. MCNULTY, M.D., F.A.B.O.S., F.A.B.S.S.
Patrick S. McNulty, M.D. has been doing spine surgery since 1987. His practice includes the comprehensive spectrum of spinal disorders with special interest in complex spinal reconstruction and deformity. Dr. McNulty prides himself on keeping current with new and innovative techniques while maintaining the perspective of traditional time-tested methods. Dr. McNulty is well versed on minimally invasive techniques including new and innovative robotic techniques and is knowledgable in the appropriate use of laser spine surgery.
He is also committed to maximizing reasonable conservative therapies before implementing surgical options. He has been double board certified for 20 years and maintains double board certification. He is also board certified with the American Board of Spine Surgery because this particular board recognizes both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons.
Growing up in a military family, Dr. McNulty has lived in many states and countries. Dr. McNulty was born in Chateauroux, France. His mother was a flight nurse and his father was jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He attended the University of Miami, FL, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1984 with 3 Majors in computer engineering, electrical engineering, and chemistry. He graduated first of his class from the university of Miami medical school in 1988. In 1993, he completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Dallas, TX. He then completed his spinal surgery fellowship at the Scoliosis and Spine Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Towson, MD in 1994.
Following his fellowship, Dr. McNulty proudly served active duty in the U. S. Navy from 1994 to 1997 with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He was the Head of the Division of Spine Surgery and involved full-time with orthopedic residency training. He also deployed during the Bosnian War.
Dr. McNulty has achieved top-tier board certification and in-training exams throughout his entire career. His most recent is top 1% on his American Board of Orthopedic Surgery recertification exam. He is currently board certified through 2026. He actively participates in maintenance of board certification.
Dr. McNulty sees children and adults. Dr. McNulty is also well versed in the field of Workmen’s Compensation and medical-legal medicine. Dr. McNulty is more than happy to see patient’s for a second opinion if spine surgery has been proposed or is the next consideration. He will give you his opinion based on his tremendous experience and knowledge, and has no problem telling you that the planned surgery is appropriate, or telling you that you may have other options.
Highlights
- Surgery of Spinal Disorders and Deformity
- Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Board Certified, American Board of Spine Surgery
- 30 Years of Spine Surgical Experience
- Top 1% Board Certification
- Double Board Certified for 20 Years
Dr. McNulty’s Awards
- Leading Physicians of the World 2013
- Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition 2014
- Continental’s Who’s Who Pinnacle Professional of the Year 2012
- U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors 2012 & 2013
- International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons Top Orthopedic Surgeon and Spine Specialist
- National Register’s Who’s Who 2012 VIP Spine Surgeon
- America’s Top Orthopedists 2009, 2012, 2013, & 2015
- Consumers’ Research Council of America Top Physicians 2009, 2012, 2013, & 2015
- Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors 2011, 2012, & 2013
- Marquis’ Who’s Who 2018
Dr. McNulty Associations and Affiliations:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American College of Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Research Society
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Nevada Orthopedic Society
- Nevada State Medical Association
- Clark County Medical Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Tau Beta Pi Honor Society for Engineers
- Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for Electrical Engineers
Book an Appointment with Dr. McNulty
call 702-463-1424