25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me

Dr. Robert E. Nakken is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Cedar City, Utah. A Cedar City native and former college basketball player at Southern Utah University, Dr. Nakken brings not only decades of clinical expertise but also a deep personal connection to the community he serves.After earning degrees in biology and chemistry at SUU, he completed medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Since returning to Cedar City, Dr. Nakken has become a trusted leader in orthopedic care across Southern Utah.Dr. Nakken was the first surgeon in the region to perform shoulder arthroscopy, including minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs. He has also advanced the quality of hip and knee surgery at Cedar City Hospital by introducing techniques such as anterior hip replacement, which can support quicker recovery. His efforts to improve surgical outcomes extend beyond the local community—he co-authored the Intermountain Health system’s infection prevention guidelines for surgery.For more than 25 years, Dr. Nakken has served as the team physician for Southern Utah University. His specialties include joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as sports injury treatment and fracture care. Known for his compassionate approach and innovative techniques, Dr. Nakken partners with patients to help them regain mobility and enjoy life fully.Outside of his practice, Dr. Nakken enjoys spending time with his wife, Sydney, and their five children. He values time in the mountains, attending sporting events, and giving back to the community he calls home. Dr. Nakken is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nakken is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Nakken is currently accepting new patients.

Aravind Athiviraham is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Athiviraham is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Concussion, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Athiviraham is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Practicing Since2012. Dr. Athiviraham is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Goldman is a fellowship trained, orthopedic trauma surgeon. His practice specializes in surgical and nonoperative management of fractures. Dr. Goldman treats fractures from the shoulder to the wrist in the upper extremity and from the pelvis to the foot. Dr. Goldman provides the highest level of musculoskeletal fracture care due to his training, experience and clinical skill. His advanced training allows him to often perform fracture fixation through less-invasive techniques allowing for better outcomes and faster recovery. Through his extensive knowledge in fracture biology, surgical intervention can sometimes be avoided, and biologic techniques implemented. His practice believes in the patient's power to overcome severe trauma with appropriate physical and emotional support. Resources such as the Trauma Survivors Network are available to his patients.Dr. Goldman's MD was obtained from New York Medical College in 2002. He did his residency in orthopedics at SUNY downstate and a fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in Orthopedic Trauma. Before arriving at Northwell, Dr. Goldman was Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Kings County and Downstate Medical Centers. Dr. Goldman's research interests include fracture and fracture implant biomechanics, pelvis and acetabulum trauma and geriatric fractures. He has previously received a prestigious Orthopedic Research Society grant for his work on compartment syndrome. Dr. Goldman has several papers published. His most prominent focus is the treatment of fractures in our fragile, elderly population. Dr. Goldman has won Teacher of the Year award seven times from his graduating residents and is a 5-time Northwell Truly Award Nominee.As Associate Chairperson for the orthopedic department, Dr. Goldman handles the day-to-day administration of the department. His duties include clinical resource allocation, quality improvement, resident education, budget oversight, program development, and managing relationships with other clinical departments and hospital administration. Dr. Goldman also oversees all aspects of fracture care in the orthopedic department as Chief of Orthopedic Trauma. Along with clinical practice, administrative and quality improvement duties, Dr. Goldman is responsible for the direction of residents and medical students in orthopedic trauma education and research. Dr. Goldman also functions as the orthopedic liaison to the Trauma Committees at NSUH and CCMC and current orthopedic director of the Geriatric/Orthopedic Co-management Program (GOCo) at LIJ, Forrest Hills, Huntington, and Valley Stream. Outside of his duties at Northwell, he is the only orthopedist to sit on the NY State Trauma Advisory Committee. Dr. Goldman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Infectious Arthritis, May Thurner Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Goldman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

Miranda Bice, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic spine surgeon. She's also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Bice treats patients with degenerative conditions of the spine, including lumbar (lower back), cervical (neck) and thoracic (middle of the back), who would benefit from surgical intervention. The most common procedures are lumbar microdiscectomy (removing part of a disc) and laminectomy (removing a spinal bone to reduce pressure on a nerve). She also performs arthroplasty (replacing a damaged spinal disc with an artificial one) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (removing a worn disc in the neck).Dr. Bice knows that surgery can be overwhelming. She provides options other than surgery when she can and gives her patients as much information as possible. Dr. Bice listens carefully and helps her patients decide the best treatment for their needs. It’s very important to her that everyone is on the same page.Outside the clinic, Dr. Bice enjoys community activities and listening to bluegrass music.My hope for my patients is that they are happy with the decision they made, the care they received and that they are doing better than when we met. Dr. Bice is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bice is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bice is currently accepting new patients.

Elias Kassapidis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kassapidis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Kassapidis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. John Erickson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group Orthopedics in New Providence. With expertise in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand procedures, Dr. Erickson utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to treat the entire upper extremity.Dr. Erickson earned his medical degree at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While there, he was chosen for the AOA, a national honor society for medical students, and won the Rudy Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery. John then stayed at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson to complete his orthopedic surgery residency. John earned the Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year Award in 2016 and was nominated to the national American Orthopaedic Association’s Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Erickson is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior, a discipline that has helped him improve doctor-patient communication and better understand the patient perspective.Dr. Erickson’s post-graduate training also includes a fellowship at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he focused on procedures for the hand and upper extremity. He traveled to Lyon, France, for a shoulder surgery fellowship with renowned experts Gilles Walch, Arnaud Godeneche and Lionel Neyton at the Centre Orthopedique Santy. John has also completed a fellowship with one of New Zealand’s most high-volume and well-published upper extremity surgeons, Dr. Peter Poon. Dr. Erickson treats his patients with high-level expertise for their hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions. Dr. Erickson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Erickson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aaron J. Greenberg is board-certified and fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery of the spine. After completing his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Greenberg attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he was elected into the AOA Honor Society after finishing top of his class. Dr. Greenberg completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at University Texas Medical School, followed by a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at Emory University.Dr. Greenberg is passionate about patient care, treating patients who are experiencing pain, and getting them back to a great quality of life. He treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disorders of the spine. Dr. Greenberg uses the latest spine techniques, such as motion sparing technology, and specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery. Using a personal and sensitive approach in his patient care, Dr. Greenberg emphasises understanding the concerns of his patients.Dr. Aaron J. Greenberg, a leading spine specialist, is a member of the top-rated team of orthopedic spine surgeons in New Jersey and New York. He accepts patients at Premier Brain & Spine, an orthopedic spine center. Dr. Greenberg is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Greenberg is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Greenberg is currently accepting new patients.

Luke Harmer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Harmer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Harmer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Harmer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr.Enker completed orthopedic residency training at McGill University and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Sunnybrook Medical Center -University of Toronto and in upper extremity at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He has held the positions of clinical assistant professor at the Mount Sinai School of medicine, chief division of orthopedic surgery and co director of the total joint program at Northwell-Glen Cove hospital, and chief of the department of orthopedic surgery and director of the total joint replacement program at Queens Long Island Medical Group.Dr. Enker has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. He has published in medical journals and orthopedic surgery textbooks.Dr. Enker s practice specializes in total hip and total knee replacement for arthritis of the hip and knee unresponsive to conservative medical management.Sixteen years ago in pursuit of superior surgical outcomes Dr. Enker pioneered the introduction of anterior total hip replacement on Long Island. Dr. Enker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Enker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Enker is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Green is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Green is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kohler Disease, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome. Dr. Green is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Barronian, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder including minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. He also has a special interest in sports injuries including ligament reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, and fracture care. He believes that physicians and patients need to be a team during treatment. His goal is to carefully listen to his patients, determine what the problem is, and then discuss options for treatment. This way he and his patients can formulate a plan and work together to cure the problem. Treatment is frequently non-surgical but if surgery is needed he will walk through that process with each patient. Dr. Barronian is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Barronian is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Barronian is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eddie El-Yussif made Metropolitan Detroit his home in August of 2009, when he joined the the medical staff of Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Raised in Fairfax County, Virginia, Dr. El-Yussif graduated with honors from The University of Virginia, received his medical degree at The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital (Garden City, MI), an affiliate of Michigan State University. He is a clinical instructor at Michigan State University School of Medicine.During residency, he was a chief resident and took an active role teaching his junior residents. He received top national honors for his research paper Distal Femur Fractures in Osteopenic Patients: Plates vs. Nails. Following his residency, Dr. El-Yussif furthered his training in knee arthroplasty alongside the pioneers of joint replacement, as a fellow of the world-renowned Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Alexandria, VA. In his fellowship, Dr. El-Yussif studied the innovative techniques of minimally invasive total knee replacement, partial knee replacements, and complex knee revision arthroplasty.FAAOS designation is a distinction of the Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It differentiates surgeons from other musculoskeletal professionals by their expertise, commitment to patients, education, and continued professional development. Dr. El-Yussif is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. El-Yussif is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. El-Yussif is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Linn is an orthopedic trauma surgeon interested in surgical repair of fractures including acute traumatic injuries, nonunions, malunions, & infections. Orthopedic trauma specifically concentrates on complex fracture patterns including interarticular injuries, pelvic and acetabular fractures, and polytrauma patients. Research interests include clinical outcomes of orthopedic trauma, bone and fracture healing, surgical techniques and orthopedic implant design. Dr. Linn is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Osteomyelitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Linn is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Linn is currently accepting new patients.

Junaid Makda is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Makda is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Makda is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Makda is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Baxter has extensive training and experience with arthroplastic repairs of the hip and knee. He completed a year of specialty training in adult reconstruction and has performed hundreds of revisions for complex hip and knee problems such as prosthetic failures, infections, and periprosthetic fractures.Dr. Baxter believes in case-specific care, because every patient is unique. He specializes in total hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, resurfacing of the total joint, as well as the repair of deformities.He enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding, road cycling, auto restoration, and gardening. Dr. Baxter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Baxter is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baxter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Luker is originally from Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in Ithaca, New York, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Following his education, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to complete an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.Dr. Luker's guiding values for patient care are excellence, honesty and shared decision-making. A perfectionist in the operating room and the office, he is committed to making an accurate diagnosis, providing you with evidence-based information, and deciding with you what is best for you - taking into account your desires, expectations and special circumstances.As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Luker enjoys focusing on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and knee and shoulder joint replacement. He is passionate about the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the knee and shoulder joints. When he is not at work, Dr. Luker enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing, cycling and playing a lot of lacrosse. Dr. Luker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Luker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Luker is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffery Martin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Baumgarten is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Baumgarten is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Baumgarten is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baumgarten is currently accepting new patients.

David Drucker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Drucker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Drucker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Drucker is currently accepting new patients.

Ross Smith is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Socrates Brito is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Brito is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Brito is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Brito is currently accepting new patients.

Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with expertise in sports medicine. He has experience in treating young and older adults who have hip and knee injuries, arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and more complex revision procedures. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Imperial College London. He then traveled to the U.S., where he completed several orthopaedic fellowships, including an adult reconstruction fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond and a sports medicine fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After finishing his training, Dr. Patel returned to VCU, where he was an orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon and was heavily involved in resident and fellow education. He obtained a promotion there to associate professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Patel also has a master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Bath in the U.K., and he has more than 10 years of experience in providing medical coverage for sports events and teams. In the U.K., he was an event doctor for races and soccer teams. In the U.S., Dr. Patel was an assistant team physician in Philadelphia for the Eagles (NFL), Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB) and 76ers (NBA). Dr. Patel’s research focuses on minimizing risks associated with hip and knee surgery, with an emphasis on preoperative optimization and enhancing recovery, including risk management techniques such as opioid-sparing surgery and strategies to help patients return to sports after joint replacement. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and he has received awards for presenting his findings during national and international conferences. He is a member of the editorial board for The Journal of Arthroplasty, and he was the co-chair of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society annual meeting in 2023. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, among other professional organizations. Videos Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S.Joint Replacement Surgeon Returning to Function and Activity after Hip and Knee ReplacementQ&A with Dr. Nirav Patel. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Jared Cordon, MD, believes the foundation of excellent care begins with truly listening to patients. By understanding their story and goals, he partners with them to create clear, effective treatment plans. As an orthopedic surgeon, he finds reward in restoring function and relieving pain, helping patients return to the activities they love. “You have to hear their story and how it is affecting their life to provide them the best care,” he says. Originally from eastern North Carolina, Dr. Cordon was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands by the region’s beauty and his wife’s Bristol roots. Outside the operating room, he enjoys farming and restoring classic cars. He is also active in the Rhythm and Roots Reunion and his church. Dr. Cordon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Cordon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cordon is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Matteini is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Matteini is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Matteini is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Nicholas Blavatsky grew up in Havre where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation from Havre High School, he was accepted to the Air Force Academy where he played defensive end for the Falcon football team. When the Academy dropped their pre-med program in 1975, Dr. Blavatsky transferred to Carroll College in Helena graduating in 1977 with a degree in biology. He completed medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno in 1981. He completed an internship in general surgery from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada and a residency in orthopedic surgery from Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Blavatsky is Board Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Prior to joining Montana Orthopedics Dr. Blavatsky practiced in Central Florida for 15 years where he helped Winter Haven Hospital achieve its designation as a top 100 hospital for joint replacement in 1998. Dr. Blavastky’s clinic interests include general orthopedics and major joint replacement. Dr. Blavatsky is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Blavatsky is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Blavatsky is currently accepting new patients.