Kate W. Nellans
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kate Nellans is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon practicing out of North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health. Her undergraduate education was at the University of Michigan where she graduated with honors and was also an All-American gymnast. She attended Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons for medical school and also obtained her Masters of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia. She then completed her residency at Columbia s New York Orthopedic Hospital, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Nellans then returned to the University of Michigan for her Hand Fellowship training under Dr. Kevin Chung in the Department of Plastic Surgery. This fellowship gave her broad surgical exposure to both microvascular techniques and congenital hand conditions. Since joining Northwell, Dr. Nellans has been passionate about both medical student and resident education in the field of orthopedic surgery. She is the Program Director for the Orthopedic Residency based out of Long Island Jewish, and is the orthopedic departmental advisor for students at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Nellans is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University School Of Public Health|Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons

Residency

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Specialties

Hand Surgery
Orthopedics

Licenses

Hand Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Michigan Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute
Katz Institute For Women's Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Truly Inclusive Award Finalist (2025)

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at New Hyde Park
410 Lakeville Road, Suite 303, Lake Success, NY 11042
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Great Neck, 833 Northern Boulevard
833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, Great Neck, NY 11021

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nellans has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren Contracture

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Kate W. Nellans a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kate W. Nellans is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kate W. Nellans specialize in?

While Dr. Kate W. Nellans is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.

Does Dr. Kate W. Nellans participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kate W. Nellans has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kate W. Nellans's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kate W. Nellans accept my insurance?

Dr. Kate W. Nellans accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-390-4263 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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