Areas of Specialty: Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Elbow, Joint Replacement Dr. Chad Hanson, a native of Amarillo, Texas, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Hanson completed his postgraduate orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. As a chief resident, he was chosen by his peers to receive the program's G. Truett James, M.D., "Excellence in Teaching" Award. He has filled many leadership roles throughout his education. Following his training, 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. Throughout his clinical training, Dr. Hanson has been involved in research in the field of orthopaedics. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including The Journal of Bone &
Joint Surgery, presenting his findings at local, regional, and national meetings. He has contributed on a variety of topics including sports medicine, trauma, and pediatric orthopaedic
surgery. While at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Dr. Hanson was actively involved in studying the latest advances in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy. This work included evaluating outcomes of revision hip arthroscopy, the success of knee microfracture in professional ski racers, return to sport following clavicle fracture surgery, and MRI findings associated with shoulder arthritis. Dr. Hanson specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy, with a focused interest in 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 their medical care. Working together allows his patients to achieve the recovery and success they desire, through both surgical and conservative means. Dr. Hanson is a team physician for the US Ski Team (Men's and Women's Alpine), the Dew Tour, the Las Vegas Raiders football team, and the Golden Knights ice hockey team, bringing extensive experience and expertise to these professional sports organizations and athletes. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Hanson serves as president of Desert Orthopaedic Center. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, skiing, soccer, golf, and triathlons. He resides in Henderson, Nevada with his wife, a Green Valley native, and their four children. Dr. Hanson also serves as the team doctor for both the Las Vegas Raiders football team and the Golden Knights hockey team, bringing extensive experience and expertise to these professional sports organizations. Available to see patients in Las Vegas and Henderson at our West Central and Henderson offices, Dr. Hanson is dedicated to providing high-quality orthopaedic care.
 NFL LV Raiders - Head Team Physician
 NHL Vegas Golden Knights
 UNLV
 US Ski Team
 LV Aviators