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Meet Nicholas J. Connors, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon |

Dr. Nicholas Connors has served the community of Charlotte County since 1996. He joined Advanced Orthopedic Center in 1999. Dr. Connors is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in adult reconstructive joint surgery. His practice focuses on all hip and knee replacement surgeries including the difficult revision/redo surgeries. Currently he performs many of his joint replacements using the MAKOplasty® robotic technology.

Dr. Connors earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency program at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. He received additional orthopedic training by completing a fellowship in adult reconstructive joint surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Connors is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is conversational in Spanish.

Dr. Connors was the first surgeon in Charlotte County to introduce and perform and minimally invasive total hip replacement surgery. He was the first surgeon in Charlotte County offering a reduced pain and accelerated recovery technique, making it possible for patients to leave the hospital in 1 to 2 days after surgery. Also, Dr. Connors is the most experienced surgeon in all of southwest Florida performing Mako robotic partial and total knee replacements, as well as robotic total hip replacements. He has been performing Mako robotic joint replacements since 2010.

Dr. Nicholas Connors
Medical Education
  • Medical Degree: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
  • Fellowship: Adult Reconstructive Joint Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certification
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
  • Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
  • Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital
  • Murdock Surgery Center

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"Dr. Greenberg is an excellent medical person with great knowledge and understanding of the people he is treating. What a pleasure!”

-Port Charlotte office patient

"Dr. Connors is a great doctor and surgeon. He makes you feel like you are special and can ask him anything."

-Port Charlotte patient

"Dr. Stchur is terrific!! He answers all your questions and listens to your concerns. His office is extremely efficient so getting an appointment is not an issue. I would highly recommend him!"

"He is knowledgeable, patient, caring and professional. Dr. Gebauer listens to his patients and takes the time to explain things. I give him an A++++!"

-Madelene S.

"Best experience I’ve had at a Dr’s office. Very knowledgeable and explains everything to you until you understand what’s happening."

-Port Charlotte patient

"Best ever…Suffered for a long time. Dr. James knew just what to do. Has me walking again. Thank you, Dr. James!"

-Port Charlotte patient

"Dr. Mlnarik is an absolute genius and closest to perfect doctor/surgeon that a patient could ever need!! His skills are second to no body and his bedside manner is extremely good."

-Port Charlotte patient

"Excellent Doc. Gave me several options for treatment after I get an MRI. Did not feel pressured at all. I appreciate him accepting my opinions. So glad he is now part of Advanced Orthopedics!"

"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Spence and his staff, from the moment I walked in I felt very comfortable, they were all very professional, prompt and very kind. I would highly recommend Dr. Spence!"

-Punta Gorda patient

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"Excellent Doc. Gave me several options for treatment after I get an MRI. Did not feel pressured at all. I appreciate him accepting my opinions. So glad he is now part of Advanced Orthopedics!"

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At Advanced Orthopedic Center, we offer diagnostic services & treatment for orthopedic Service - General Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Spine Surgery, Hand & Upper extremity Treatment, Foot & Ankle , Trauma & Interventional Pain Management.