Olivia O'Reilly, MD

About Olivia O'Reilly

Olivia O’Reilly, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. Her clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions. A former Division I collegiate softball player, Dr. O’Reilly brings a unique athlete’s perspective to her care, enhancing her ability to connect with and treat athletes at all levels. She has extensive experience providing team coverage for collegiate and high school athletics, including serving as team physician for Duke University Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball, North Carolina Central University Football, and multiple University of Iowa sports teams.

Dr. O’Reilly earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Toledo, Ohio. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. She then pursued fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her undergraduate studies were completed at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honors Distinction.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. O’Reilly is active in research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and ongoing projects in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. She has presented at national and international conferences and has served in editorial roles for the Iowa Orthopedic Journal. Dr. O’Reilly is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Outside of medicine, Dr. O’Reilly enjoys college sports, reading, hiking, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and participating in athletic activities.

Medical Interests Areas of Interest:

• ACL Surgery and Knee Ligament Reconstruction (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries)
• Knee Ligament Reconstruction (Knee Instability)
• Knee Meniscus Repair and Regeneration (Meniscus Injuries)
• Lateral Meniscus Deficiency Management (Knee)
• Articular Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation (Knee Cartilage Injuries)
• Patellofemoral Instability (Knee)
• Rotator Cuff Repair (Shoulder Injuries)
• Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Techniques
• Shoulder Instability and Dislocation
• Shoulder Labral Pathology and Repair
• Glenohumeral Arthritis (Shoulder)
• Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement (Shoulder Arthritis)
• Trends in Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Replacement Surgery)
• Care of the Youth and Adolescent Athlete
• Care of the Aging Athlete