Dr. Michael Nakashian, MD, Freehold, NJ

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About Dr. Michael Nakashian

Dr. Nakashian is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating all disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He is a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and history from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where he played on the rugby team, he went on to obtain a masters degree in medical sciences at Boston University. He returned to his home state of New Jersey, attending medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, where he received the Cavazos Award as the “most outstanding resident, mentor and role-model.” This was followed by an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Nakashian has been active in research throughout his career, which has resulted in numerous publications in orthopaedic journals and textbooks. He also has a passion for international volunteer medicine, having participated in the inaugural mission trip for The Touching Hands Project, traveling to Haiti and performing both general orthopaedic trauma surgery and surgical treatment for children with congenital malformations of the hand and wrist. Out of the office, Dr. Nakashian is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys playing guitar and various athletic pursuits, including surfing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, soccer and rock climbing.

Areas of expertise

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

Joint cyst

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Joint cyst

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Office locations

OIBortho (1 of 2)

1043 W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

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OIBortho (2 of 2)

475 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

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Education and background

Practice names

OIBortho

Hospital affiliations

CentraState Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education and training

Medical School - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine (Master's)
Bowdoin College (Bachelor's)
UConn School of Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Professional memberships

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Awards and publications

DeBerardino TM, Nakashian MN, Scordino L, Van-Meter RR, Browner BD. Distal Femur, Knee, Patella in Musculoskeletal Emergencies: Fractures, Joint Problems, Soft Tissue Injuries, Infections. Elsevier, 2012
Nakashian MN, Pointer L, Owens BD, Wolf JM. Incidence of Metacarpal Fractures in the US Population. HAND. 2012;7(4):426-430. PMID: 24294164.

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1629239645

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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Nakashian affiliated with?

Dr. Michael Nakashian is affiliated with CentraState Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Michael Nakashian work with?

Dr. Michael Nakashian works with OIBortho.

Where is Dr. Michael Nakashian's office located?

Dr. Michael Nakashian has 2 office locations, including in Freehold and Brick, view full addresses on Dr. Nakashian's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Nakashian have?

Dr. Michael Nakashian is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Nakashian?

Dr. Michael Nakashian frequently sees patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Removal of Cyst, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Nakashian on their profile.