If a shoulder, elbow, knee, or ankle injury is keeping you off the field, out of the gym, or away from work, you need a clear diagnosis and a plan that matches how you actually live. Ortho Las Vegas provides sports medicine care for athletes, weekend competitors, and active adults across Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, and nearby communities.

We do not lead with surgery. We start by finding what is causing the problem, then walk through options that can include rehab, guided injections, orthobiologics such as PRP and BMAC, and surgery when it is the right next step.

Who this care is for

Sports medicine here is not limited to varsity or pro rosters. The practice treats recreational athletes, high school competitors, and professionals. People also come in after a weekend game, a work injury, or months of overuse that never quite settled.

You are in the right place if you want to stay active, and you want honest options explained clearly.

What we treat

Dr. Roddy McGee specializes in arthroscopic and open treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. That includes sports injuries, overuse conditions, and arthritis that has started to limit play or daily life.

Shoulder

Common problems include rotator cuff tears and tendinitis, labral injuries (including SLAP and Bankart), dislocations and instability, impingement, biceps tendon injuries, throwing injuries, and shoulder arthritis. Non-surgical care can include PRP, BMAC, ultrasound-guided injections, and rehab. Surgical options on the shoulder page include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, labral repair, biceps tenodesis, stabilization procedures, and shoulder replacement when arthritis is advanced.

Elbow

Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and other tendon problems are a regular part of sports medicine visits. Dr. McGee also performs tennis elbow surgery when conservative care has not worked, and elbow injury care is available when pain is constant or grip strength is fading.

Knee

Knee care covers ACL and other ligament injuries, meniscus and cartilage damage, tendon overuse, instability, and arthritis. Non-surgical options include PRP, bone marrow concentrate, ultrasound-guided injections, bracing, and rehab. Surgical options include arthroscopic meniscus or ligament repair, ACL or PCL reconstruction, and cartilage procedures. When arthritis is the main problem and replacement is appropriate, Dr. Justin Limtong offers robotic hip and knee replacement and is a certified Jiffy Knee surgeon.

Ankle

Ankle sprains, including high-ankle injuries, show up often in sideline and clinic care. Dr. McGee also performs Achilles tendon repair. Ankle injury treatment is part of the practice’s sports and general orthopedic work, along with fracture care when needed.

Orthobiologics, and surgery when needed

PRP uses a concentrated sample of your own platelets. BMAC uses cells from your own bone marrow. Both are offered as in-office or surgery-center treatments when you are a candidate. They may be used on their own or as support around a repair. They are not a shortcut, and they are not right for every injury.

Most insurers still treat these as non-covered services. The team discusses cost and candidacy before you decide. Surgery remains an option when a ligament, tendon, or joint will not stay stable without it.

What makes this practice different

Care is led by William R. McGee, DO, known as Dr. Roddy McGee, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine. He completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Lawrence Lemak at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. He treats the injury in front of him and, when needed, can operate on it.

Dr. McGee is the team physician for the College of Southern Nevada and Bishop Gorman High School athletic programs. He also works with the Justin Boots Sports Medicine team, which provides care for Professional Rodeo Cowboys, Professional Bull Riders, and the National Finals Rodeo. That sideline work is the same judgment used in clinic: evaluate early, protect long-term function, and only return someone to play when they can move well enough to do it safely.

He grew up in Las Vegas, is an adjunct professor at Touro University Nevada, and serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

The other consistent difference is process. The first visit is for history, exam, imaging when needed, and a clear plan you understand before choosing a next step.

When to come in

Come in if pain, swelling, or weakness is changing how you practice, work, or sleep. Come in sooner if the joint gives out, locks, will not bear weight, or has dislocated more than once.

It is also reasonable to come in when rest, physical therapy, or cortisone have not changed the problem, or when you want a second look after being told surgery is the only option.

New injuries do not need to wait for a two-week opening if they are acute. Call the office and ask about earlier evaluation.

What a visit looks like

Call (702) 485-5885 or use the contact page to request a visit. Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a referral if your plan requires one, any X-rays or MRIs you already have, and a medication list. A short written list of questions helps.

The first visit focuses on your history, pain pattern, and goals. The exam includes movement assessment. On-site X-ray and ultrasound are used when they help pinpoint the problem. MRI is ordered when it will change the plan.

You then get a path forward in plain language: what each option can and cannot do, what it may cost, and what recovery would look like. You are not asked to commit to a procedure that day.

Follow-up care can include bracing, guided injections, PRP or BMAC, physical therapy, and return-to-play decisions based on function, not on a calendar date.

Your care team

Dr. McGee leads sports medicine and the surgical and biologic treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. Dr. Limtong focuses on hip and knee reconstruction, including MAKO robotic procedures and the Jiffy Knee quad-sparing approach, when a sports or overuse injury has progressed to replacement.

Physician assistants Samantha Laub, PA-C, and Jake Bendicion, PA-C, are part of the care team. You may see a PA for evaluation, follow-up, or injections, with a physician involved in the plan.

Location and hours

Ortho Las Vegas is at 6190 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148, in Southwest Las Vegas, near Southern Hills Hospital.

Phone: (702) 485-5885
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For a medical emergency, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

Do you treat weekend athletes, or only high school and pro players?

Yes. Ortho Las Vegas treats recreational athletes, high school competitors, and professionals. The same sports medicine evaluation is used whether you are getting back to a tournament or back to golf without pain.

Do I need surgery for a sports injury?

Often not. Your first visit is for history, exam, imaging when needed, and a plan. Dr. McGee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Surgery is one tool, not the default. Many patients are treated with rehab, guided injections, or orthobiologics.

What joints and injuries do you treat?

Dr. McGee specializes in shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. That includes ACL and other ligament injuries, rotator cuff and labral problems, tennis elbow, Achilles injuries, sprains and overuse, and shoulder and knee arthritis. Dr. Justin Limtong, DO, handles hip and knee replacement, including anterior hip replacement and MAKO robotic-assisted surgery. Fracture care is also part of his training.

Are PRP and BMAC covered by insurance?

Orthobiologics use your own cells (platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow concentrate) to support healing. Most insurers still treat PRP and BMAC as non-covered services. Costs and candidacy are discussed before you decide.

Can I come in for a second opinion?

Yes. The practice encourages second opinions, including after you have been told surgery is the only option or after prior surgery that still hurts. The first step is a full evaluation and a clear review of options.

How do I make an appointment, and what should I bring?

Call (702) 485-5885 during office hours or request a visit on the contact page. Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a referral if your plan requires one, prior imaging, and a medication list. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 6190 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148.