Dr. John Nolan, MD, East Meadow, NY | Hand Surgeon

About Dr. John Nolan

John E. Nolan, III, MD, is an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon with additional training in musculoskeletal oncology and microsurgery. He specializes in the operative and non-operative care of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. He also treats bone and soft tissue tumors of the upper extremity with limb salvage and reconstructive procedures as well as peripheral nerve issues throughout the body. Dr. Nolan received a B.A. in Biophysical Chemistry from Dartmouth College and graduated Summa Cum Laude and first in his class from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Nolan completed fellowships in Musculoskeletal Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. After his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, he pursued additional subspecialty training in reconstructive microsurgery at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, India. With unique training in upper extremity surgery, microsurgery and musculoskeletal oncology, Dr. Nolan s interests range from treating commonly encountered conditions affecting the hand, wrist and elbow to upper extremity trauma and tumor surgery. Dr. Nolan is also devoted to the practice of academic medicine, having authored peer-reviewed papers, review articles and book chapters throughout his training. Currently, his research interests focus on improving patient outcomes after both upper extremity and tumor surgery. Apart from this, he is devoted to mentoring and educating residents and students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, where he has an appointment as an Assistant Professor.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Office locations

Northwell Health Orthopedics - Western (1 of 2)

1001 Franklin Ave, Rm 110, Garden City, NY 11530

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Northwell Health Orthopedics - Western (2 of 2)

801 Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

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Education and background

Practice names

Northwell Health Orthopedics - Western

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
University of Vermont Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery Main Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York - Main Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1912306879

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What practice does Dr. John Nolan work with?

Dr. John Nolan works with Northwell Health Orthopedics - Western.

Where is Dr. John Nolan's office located?

Dr. John Nolan has 2 office locations, including in East Meadow and Garden City, view full addresses on Dr. Nolan's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Nolan have?

Dr. John Nolan is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Nolan?

Dr. John Nolan frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Nolan on their profile.