Las Vegas United States
Resume:
Patrick S. McNulty, M.D.
General Information
Professional Group: McNulty Spine
Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute,
Center for Spine and Brain Surgery.
Home Address: ***** ****** *****
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Main Contact Cell: 702-***-****
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Business Address: 3012 S. Durango Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: 702-***-**** (Lisa Chenes, Practice Manager) Email: ad0k4i@r.postjobfree.com
Fax: 702-***-****
Date of Birth: January 13, 1961
Place of Birth: Châteauroux, France (both parents in the U.S. Air Force) Citizenship: United States
Medical License
Unrestricted license to practice medicine
Nevada: No. 8238 Active
Maryland: No. D44876 Inactive
New York: No. 211954 Inactive
Virginia: No. 51504 Inactive
Texas: No. H7324 Expired
Current Practice
McNulty Spine
Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute, Center for Spine and Brain Surgery Providing world class comprehensive treatment and evaluation spinal disorders in both adults and children. Specialize in complex and revision procedures. Spine surgery for 36 years. Proficient in 3
minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Perform spinal injections to provide expedited, streamlined care. Proficient in workman’s compensation and medicolegal treatment/opinions for plaintiff and defense.
Board Certification (Participates in Maintenance of Certification)
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Spine Surgery-Charter Member
Recent Professional Honors and Awards
Top Doctor’s Award in Spine Surgery 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
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
Notable National Board Scores
May 2023 American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Recertification Exam, 100 %
April, 2015 American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Recertification exam, Top 1%
April, 2005 American Board of Spine Surgery Recertification Top 3%
1998 American Board of Spine Surgery Certification, Top 10%
July, 1993 Part 1 of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification, Top 1%
June, 1986 National Board Medical Examination Part 1, Top 1%
O.I.T.E. Scores Year 4-100%, Year 3-100%, Year 2-100%, Year 1-98%
George Tershakovec Award for best score in Biochemistry on N.B.M.E. Part I Employment
2018 to present McNulty Spine and Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute, Las Vegas, NV
1997 - 2018 Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center, Las Vegas, NV
1994-1997 U.S. Navy, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA
1993-1994 Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Scoliosis and Spine Center (Johns Hopkins) Towson, MD
1988-1993 Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Internship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
1988 (spring) Clerkship in Radiology, Oakland Naval Hospital, CA 4
1987 (summer) Clerkship in Ophthalmology, Bethesda Naval Hospital, MD
1984-1986 Part-time waiter while in 1st and 2nd year of Medical School
1986 (summer) Clerkship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bethesda Naval Hospital, MD
1985 (summer) Teaching assistant in Gross Anatomy
1979-1984 Full-time waiter while taking full course load at college Military-U.S. Navy
1994 - 1997 Active Duty, Medical Corps
1985 - 1994 Reservist, Medical Corps
1985 - 1988 Health Professions Scholarship Program Academic Positions
1994-1997 Attending Staff, Full-time
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Spinal Surgery
Postgraduate Training
1993 - 1994 Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Scoliosis and Spine Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Affiliated with Johns Hopkins
Paul C. McAfee, M.D.
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
3333 N. Calvert St, Suite 655
Johnston Professional Building
Baltimore, MD 21218
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1989 - 1993 Orthopedic Surgery Residency
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Robert Bucholz, M.D. (deceased)
1801 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75390-8883
Michelle Hughes, Manager of Education and Training Programs
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O.I.T.E. Scores
Year 4-100%, Year 3-100%, Year 2-100%, Year 1-98%
1988 - 1989 General Surgical Internship
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
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Department of Surgery
James Carrico, M.D., Chairman
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75235
Lisa Bailey, Program Administrator
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Medical Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
Office of Medical Education
Alumni Credentialing and Verification
URL: med.miami.edu
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Miami, FL 33101
M.D. completed May, 1988
Class rank: #1 in a class of 149
G.P.A. by year: Freshman-4.00, Sophomore-4.00, Junior 4.00, Senior-pass/fail, Overall 4.00/4.00 Honors & Extracurricular Activities
Julia Fisher Paper Award for Outstanding Medical Student thru Junior Year
Induction into A.O.A. as a junior
President of A.O.A. chapter for 1987-88
Full Scholarship from U.S. Navy-granted full deferment for civilian training thru summer, 1994)
George Tershakovec Award for best score in Biochemistry on N.B.M.E. Part I
Awarded work-study position teaching Gross Anatomy to new medical students as a sophomore
Honors course in freshman Biochemistry (Molecular Medicine)
Honors in Systemic Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, General Surgery, Trauma, Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (some courses designated honors in addition to receiving an "A")
Tour guide for candidates
American Medical Student Association
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
3rd Year National Board Scores by Specialty
Medicine-690 Psychiatry-715 Surgery-725
Undergraduate Education
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Registrar’s Office
1306 Stanford Drive
The University Center, Room 1230
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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URL: registrar.miami.edu
Major: Electrical Engineering (General and Computer Option) & Chemistry Degree: B.S.E.E., Magna Cum Laude, Completed May, 1984 Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.91/4.00 for 10 semesters
Honors & Extracurricular Activities
Henry King Stanford Scholarship for academics
President's Honor Roll-4.00 G.P.A. for the semester five times
Dean's List (>3.50 G.P.A. for the semester) ten times
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society for engineers
Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for electrical engineers
Invited to join various other honor societies (golden Key, Phi Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa)
State scholarship for electrical engineers
Several intramural sports
Honors student
High School
Ft. Walton Beach High School
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Graduated June, 1979
Honors & Extracurricular Activities
Valedictorian (4.00 G.P.A.)
Who's Who Among American High School Students
Outstanding Mathematics Student
Band President
Drum Major
Lead Trumpet-jazz
Trumpet First Chair-concert and marching band
Outstanding Jazz Player
McDonald's All-American Marching Band nominee
Key Club
Leo Club
Trumpet player with Stan Kenton and other professional groups Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
American College of Spine Surgeons
Scoliosis Research Society
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Clark County Medical Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society for Engineers
Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for Electrical Engineers
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Research
Effectiveness of Modified Low Transforaminal Lumbar Epidural Injections in the Ventral Epidural Space
Role of Determining Axial Cervical Segmental Pain Generator with Intraarticular Facet/Transforaminal Injections
Interobserver and Intraobserver Error Analysis in Traumatic Thoracolumbar Sagittal Alignment Measurement Techniques
New Cervical Laminoplasty Technique with Opening-side Allograft and Plating
Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Instrumentation
Correlation of Medial Ankle Tenderness with Functional Deltoid Ligament Disruption in Lateral Malleolus Fractures
Prospective, Randomized Study of the Role Discogram-based Interbody Fusion in the Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Biomechanical Analysis of Endoscopic Diskectomy Techniques in a Calf Spine Model
Determination of Posterior External Landmark Accuracy for Placement of S1 Pedicle Screws
The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine, A Biomechanical Study
The Effect of Spinal Stabilization and Instrumentation on Lumbar Intradiscal Pressure
Static and Fatigue Biomechanical Evaluation of Anterior Instrumentation Systems
The Effects of Spinal Fixation and Stabilization on the Biomechanical Properties of Spinal Ligaments
The Efficacy of Endoscopic Anterior Spinal Decompression/ Fusion/ Instrumentation vs. Open Thoracotomy in the Thoracic Spine in an In-Vivo Sheep Model
Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws
Static and Fatigue Biomechanical Evaluation of Cross-link Systems
In-Vitro Analysis of Macrophage Stimulation by Metal and Polyethylene Particle Debris
A Historical Cohort Study of Pedicle Screw Fixation in Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral Fusions
Functional Fracture Bracing and Early Weight-bearing in Open Tibial Fractures
Original Design and Prototype Development for Microprocessor-Based Capacitance Meter Presentations
Complications of Anterior Endoscopic Spine Surgery, September 20, 1997, Advances in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic and Trauma Society of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Symposium on Endoscopic Spinal Instrumentation, September 20, 1997, Advances in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic and Trauma Society of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico 8
A Biomechanical Comparison of Endoscopic and Standard Discectomy Techniques, October, 1996, North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada.
A Biomechanical Comparison of Endoscopic and Standard Discectomy Techniques, April 12, 1996, Annual Virginia Orthopedic Society Meeting, Richmond, Virginia
Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopy versus Open Thoracotomy in the Sheep Thoracic Spine: A Comparative In-Vivo Spinal Fusion Study, Feb., 1996, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine: A Biomechanical Study, Feb., 1996, Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine: A Biomechanical Study, Oct., 1995, North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Decompression, Fusion, and Instrumentation vs. Thoracotomy in the Thoracic Spine, A Sheep Model, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 63rd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Feb. 16-21, 1995.
Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 63rd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Feb. 16-21, 1995.
The Effect of Spinal Stabilization and Instrumentation on Lumbar Intradiscal Pressure, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Feb. 13-15, 1995.
The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine: A Biomechanical Study, Cervical Spine Research Society 22nd Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 1994.
Anterior Endoscopic Spinal Procedures, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 36th Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC, Nov. 18, 1994.
Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws, North American Spine Society 9th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 19-22, 1994.
Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Decompression, Fusion, and Instrumentation vs. Thoracotomy in the Thoracic Spine, A Sheep Model, North American Spine Society 9th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 19-22, 1994.
The Effect of Spinal Stabilization and Instrumentation on Lumbar Intradiscal Pressure, North American Spine Society 9th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 19-22, 1994.
Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws, Scoliosis Research Society 29th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, Sept. 21-24, 1994.
Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Decompression, Fusion, and Instrumentation vs. Thoracotomy in the Thoracic Spine, A Sheep Model, Scoliosis Research Society 29th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, Sept. 21-24, 1994.
Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws, Charles Gregory Annual Lectureship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, June, 1993.
In-Vitro Analysis of Macrophage Stimulation by Metal and Polyethylene Pedicle Debris, Charles Gregory Annual Lectureship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, June, 1993.
Compartment Syndromes, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, May, 1992. 9
Heterotopic Ossification, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, October, 1991.
Pediatric Deformities of the Lower Extremity, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, May, 1991.
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, May, 1991.
Osteosarcoma, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, September, 1990.
Overview of Open Tibial Fractures Emphasizing Recent Research on the Use of Functional Fracture Bracing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, November, 1987.
Functional Fracture Bracing in Open Tibial Fractures, University of Miami Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, May, 1987.
Course Instructions
10th Annual International Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD, Director for Minimally Invasive Course
Instructor for Cervical and Thoracolumbar Course
June, 1998
9th Annual International Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD Director for Minimally Invasive Course
Instructor for Cervical and Thoracolumbar Course
May, 1997
8th Annual International Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD Co-Director for Minimally Invasive Course
Instructor for Cervical Course
June, 1996
7th Annual International Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD Instructor for Cervical and Minimally Invasive Courses June, 1995
Publications
McNulty PS: “Measurement of thoracolumbar kyphosis after burst fracture: evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and variability of 4 measurement methods” American Journal of Orthopedics, April 2008
McNulty PS: Biopsy of Disc, Vertebrae, and Paraspinal Mass, in Atlas of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Quality Medical Publishing, 1995.
McNulty PS, Kotani Y, Cunningham BW, McAfee PC: "The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine", Ortho. Trans., in press.
McNulty PS, Ashman RB: "Biomechanical Comparison of Scoliosis Correction with Vertebral Body Screws and Pedicle Screws", Ortho. Trans., in press.
Fedder I, McNulty PS, Cappuccino A, Cunningham BW, Kotani Y, McAfee PC: "Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Decompression, Fusion, and Instrumentation vs. Thoracotomy in the Thoracic Spine, a Sheep Model", Ortho. Trans., in press.
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Cunningham BW, Kotani Y, McNulty PS, Cappuccino A, McAfee PC: "The Effect of Spinal Stabilization and Instrumentation on Lumbar Intradiscal Pressure", Ortho. Trans., in press.
McNulty PS, McAfee PC: Proper Device Application from a Biomechanical Perspective, in Lumbosacral and Spinopelvic Arthrodesis, J.B. Lippincott, in press.
McNulty PS, McAfee PC: Anterior Upper Cervical Exposures, in Atlas of Surgery of the Spine, ed. by An HS, Riley LH, Martin Dunitz, in press.
Kotani Y, McNulty PS, Abumi K, Cunningham BW, McAfee PC: "The Role of Anteromedial Foraminotomies and the Uncovertebral Joints in the Stability of the Cervical Spine"; SPINE; J.B. Lippincott; July, 15 1998; 23(14):1559-65
Cunningham BW, Kotani Y, McNulty PS, Cappuccino A, Kanayama M, Fedder IL, McAfee PC:
“Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery vs. Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Thoracic Spinal Fusion. A Comparative Radiographic, Biomechanical, and Histologic Analysis in a Sheep Model” Spine; J.B. Lippincott; June 15, 1998; 23(12):1333-40
Cunningham BW, Kotani Y, McNulty PS, Cappuccino A, McAfee PC: “The Effect of Spinal Stabilization and Instrumentation on Lumbar Intradiscal Pressure: an in-vitro Biomechanical Analysis”; Spine; J.B. Lippincott; November 15, 1997; 22(22):2655-63
McNulty PS: Book Reviews of The Hand: Primary Care of Common Problems, and The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis. Journal of Hand Surgery, March, 1991. Video Productions
Laparoscopic L5/S1 Anterior Interbody Fusion and Instrumentation
Right Endoscopic Thoracoabdominal Retroperitoneal Ll Corpectomy
Right Thoracoscopic Tll Corpectomy for Pathologic Burst Fracture from Tuberculosis
Thoracoscopic T6/7 Diskectomy
Collection of Thoracoscopic Procedures
Hobbies and Activities
Snowboarding, snow skiing, golf, scuba diving, mountain biking, fly fishing Physical Health
Date of Exam: May 2022
Result: Excellent health. Still doing well.
Peer References
Christopher I. Shaffrey, M.D.
Duke University
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
DUMC Box 3807
200 Trent Drive, Orange Zone, Room 5316
Durham, NC 27710
United States
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Daniel Lee, MD
Desert Orthopedic Center
2800 East Desert Inn Road
Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV, 89121
Cell: 702-***-****
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Thomas Vater, D.O.
Nevada Spine Clinic
7140 Smoke Ranch Road, Suite 150
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Cell: 702-***-****
Office: 702-***-****
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Andrew Cappuccino, M.D.
Buffalo Spine Surgery
46 Davison Court
Lockport, NY 14094
Cell: 716-***-****
Office: 716-***-****
Bruce Hirschfeld, M.D.
General Vascular Specialists
7200 Cathedral Rock Drive, Suite #130
Las Vegas, NV 89128
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Paul C. McAfee, M.D.
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
3333 N. Calvert St, Suite 655
Johnston Professional Building
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Ira L. Fedder, M.D.
Co-Director, Spine Surgery Fellowship, The Scoliosis and Spine Center 47 Raisin Tree Circle
Pikesville, MD 21208
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Current Hospital Affiliations
9/18/97 - Present Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
11/18/97 – Present Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center 657 Town Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134
09/08/05 – Present Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center 5400 Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89118
02/08 – Present Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89149
C.V. updated 8/242023 by PSM
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