Summary

Dr. Pennington is the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for Oregon State University football and Beaver student athletes. His practice primarily involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of sports medicine injuries of the shoulder and knee.

His special interests include arthroscopic treatment of the knee and shoulder, specifically injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament, cartilage injuries, rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability. He is the only orthopedist in the mid-Valley performing all-arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He alone performs cutting-edge techniques in cartilage restoration and cartilage transplantation procedures. He is currently teaming with the Oregon Anesthesia Group to implement the Indwelling-Pain-Catheter program for outpatient painless surgery.

Dr. Pennington is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. Dr. Pennington’s past experience includes positions as team orthopedist for the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, and University of Arizona. He founded Samaritan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center and now with his four partners offer comprehensive orthopedic care. He received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree from Brigham Young University and a Doctoral degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Pennington serves as a master instructor in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Rosemont Orthopaedic Learning Center. He utilizes state-of-the-art surgical procedures to enhance rehabilitation and recovery after complex surgery.

Dr. Pennington enjoys the support of his wife and three boys. He also enjoys golf, mountain biking and car restoration.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 27 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington has 2 locations

Thomas And Bigler Knee And Shoulder Institute

9499 W Charleston Blvd Ste 200Las Vegas, NV 89117
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Surgical Arts Center Las Vegas

9499 W Charleston Blvd Ste 250Las Vegas, NV 89117
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Sports MedicinePhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOrthopedic SurgeryFamily Medicine
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27 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Las Vegas , NVLas Vegas , NVLas Vegas , NVNellis Afb , NV
Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Health Plan of Nevada - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of Nevada - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra - Workers’ Compensation
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO - HMO
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington holds an expired medical license in the state of Nevada.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Nevada that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Pennington's NPI number is 1538112792.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington's office located?
Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington's office is located at 9499 W Charleston Blvd Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89117.
Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington affiliated with?
Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis.
What languages does Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington speak?
Dr. Donald Wayne Pennington speaks English.
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