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Meet Patrick J. McNair, MD

Patrick J. McNair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is a member of the Clear Creek Valley Medical Society and the Colorado Medical Society. He received his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University and attended medical school at Saint Louis University. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Dr. McNair completed a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, WA) and a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic (Sunnyvale, CA).

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 1985-1989
  • Bachelor of Science, Combined Science

Medical School

  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 1990-1994
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Cum laude

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1994-2000

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Clinic and Foundation, Sunnyvale, CA 2000-2001
  • Orthopaedic Trauma, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 2001-2002

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doc
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Clear Creek Valley Medical Society
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Team physician and assistant team orthopaedist: Oakland Raiders (NFL), San Jose Sharks (NHL), USA Eagles Rugby, San Jose Sabercats (Arena Football), East-West Shrine Game, Real Soccer, Littleton Soccer

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

Patrick J. McNair, MD Quick Facts

Specialties

KneeShoulderSports MedicineOrthopedic Trauma

Expertise

  • Extensive experience working with professional and collegiate athletes
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Complex lower and upper extremity trauma
  • Limb preservation
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Locations

Highlands Ranch

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Working with Dr. McNair

Brian Morgan, PA-C

Brian Morgan, PA-C

Golden  -  Highlands Ranch

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Angie Waples, PA-C

Angie Waples, PA-C

Highlands Ranch

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Dr. McNair's Reviews

Louise Campbell-Blair
June 8, 2026

Dr. McNair is simply the best. After a serious tibial plateau fracture, he not only repaired my injury but helped me regain the active lifestyle I love—skiing, hiking, and backpacking. Recovery took a couple of years, but he never gave up and was alw…

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Jeanine Coffman
June 5, 2026

Dr McNair is welcoming and calm. He is a great listener and explains issues in terms a patient can understand. Also staff is friendly and assuring.

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Matthew E. Dumford
June 5, 2026

Detailed MRI, explained that surgery might not be as beneficial as expected and on to PT!! Appreciate direct explanation...Matt Duimford

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Kathie Barrett
June 5, 2026

The doctor was a good listener and very friendly. I appreciated his professional opinion and will put his advice in to practice.

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Tim Spence
April 2, 2026

Knowledgeable, Friendly, Dedicated and Committed, along with a great staff! I’ll have my other shoulder done by Dr McNair, too.

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Kelly Woods
March 7, 2026

Dr McNair was very personable. He was thorough yet explained all the details to me in a friendly manor. I completely recommend seeing Dr McNair.

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