Dr. Nader Paksima, DO, MPH

Dr. Nader Paksima, DO, MPH

Hand Surgeon
616.5 mi · 530 First Avenue, Suite 8U, New York, NY 10016

At a glance

4.88 stars (103 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 34 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Works at NYU Langone Health
2 office locations
4.88
103 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

Professional, courteous, explains everything in detail and takes his time answering questions; never seems rushed. Surgery for trigger finger and carpal tunnel performed without complications and with excellent results!
Verified patient
He is great. Very professional. Tells you exactly what is going on and what are your options. Would recommend Him to others.
Verified patient

Office locations

1
1.
NYU Langone Health
616.5 mi · 530 First Avenue, Suite 8U, New York, NY, 10016
2
2.
NYU Langone Health
625.9 mi · 133-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY, 11418

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Pain in joint
Arthritis
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Pain in joint

More about Dr. Nader Paksima, DO, MPH

Dr. Paksima specializes in surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. He is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Jamaica Hospital as well as Associate Chief of the Hand Service and Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is the past president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery-Hand section and serves as a board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Paksima has authored numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has made many national and international scientific presentations.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Harvard University, Master's in Biostatistics
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Ohio University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Peninsula Hospital Center (Internship)
Harvard University, Master’s in Public Health

Practice

NYU Langone Health

Affiliation

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
NYU Langone Health

Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional memberships

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Background

Languages spoken

English
Farsi

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1730140138

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.22
Bedside manner
4.93
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103 reviews
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He is great. Very professional. Tells you exactly what is going on and what are your options. Would recommend Him to others.
Verified patient
Just useless. Doesn't try to find the source of the problem, except tell me there's nothing that he could do about my pain.
Dr. Paksima and staff were knowledgable, efficient and friendly. It cannot get better than this when you need medical help.
Verified patient
Great bedside manner. He also explained things to me thoughtfully, which I appreciated, and answered all my questions.
Verified patient
I think Dr. Paksima was very knowledgeable and very nice. He made me feel comfortable and his staff was very helpful.
Was one of the best dr experience I have ever had. Would recommend to anyone - very efficient and friendly.
I think Dr. Paksima is an amazing Dr. I had a very pleasant visit and I can't wait to come back! :)
He was great very patient and caring and explain my issue, yes I would recommend him to others
Verified patient
Everything was great..very efficient,helpful, I highly recommend the doctor & staff
Verified patient
Great Doctor, performed the operation really well, great bedside manner.
So far, so good, but my problem is not yet solved.
Verified patient
Professional, courteous, explains everything in detail and takes his time answering questions; never seems rushed. Surgery for trigger finger and carpal tunnel performed without complications and with excellent results!
Verified patient
I've seen Dr. Paksima for two different hand problems. His M.O. with me was not do surgery until everything else was attempted. His surgical skills are outstanding, with a very calming, professional bedside manner. In my book, he is a star.
Verified patient
Great experience. Recommended!
Verified patient
Dr. Paksima, was very thorough and explained everything he was going to do. I also asked him to explain while he was doing it which made me feel very confident in him. I would definitely recommend him!
Verified patient
I arrived in time and once my paperwork was filled out, I waited about 5 min before I was called in. The dr was very thorough and wasn’t quick fast to administrate medication. I appreciate his bedside manners as well.
Verified patient
He was very nice and professional. Unlike most doctors, he was considerate and made sure to talk me through everything so I understood my charts/situation.
He was very professional and informative, but I wasn't left with any after care instructions. It could also have been that I had a mini panic attack because I don't like needles - who knows. I would recommend, although the waiting time was not ideal considering I had to get back to work after the appointment.
Verified patient
Excellent
Verified patient
Awesome
Verified patient
Dr Paksima removed my ganglion cyst and the surgery went really well. I had a speedy recovery. The only thing I wish is that he attended one of my post-op appointments as opposed to the physician's assistant exclusively. But I will be going back to him as needed.
Verified patient
Dr. Paksima is attentive and everyone in his office was kind and proficient at their jobs. My wait was less than 10 minutes and I wasn't left in the room waiting at all. I feel very confident in the health care I received.
Verified patient
Very Professional !!
Verified patient
The staff was very helpful!
It was excellent!
Verified patient
He is great!
Verified patient
Dr. Paksima was very informative and takes his time to explain everything thoroughly. I really appreciated that and would definitely return to him for hand injuries. The office is a bit disorganized though. I was sent rounds of forms, including on the day of the appointment, and was asked to print and fill out the forms, and to still arrive 30 minutes before the appointment time. The nurses saw me on time, but Dr. Paksima ran into an emergency so it was another hour before I saw him. The walls aren't soundproof and other doctors kept stopping into my room, confused about where their patients were. Hopefully, this was all just a one-time occurrence.
Please be prepared to wait, but once you've seen him you'll understand why he is in such high demand. He preformed a thorough examination, I never felt like he was rushing to get to the next patient. He was clear in explaining what was happening, why, and next steps. Definitely will return, completely satisfied.
Verified patient
Dr. Paksima was great. He is very knowledgeable and I feel confident in his expertise. I went in for a 3-month old thumb injury and he was able to quickly identify where my injuries occurred and explained it to me very clearly. He also outlined the possible treatment options depending on what is shown on my MRI. I would highly recommend Dr. Paksima to anyone suffering from joint related injuries.
Verified patient
Every aspect of my visit was perfect. As soon as I finished the paperwork I was called. Dr Paksima talked over all options with me and I was able to schedule my surgery for less that two weeks away. The office staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Verified patient
The entire staff is courteous and professional....Dr.Paksima was wonderful in explaining everything to me and what to expect....He is very professional and I felt I could trust him totally. Very satisfied and would recommend him to my friends and family.
Verified patient
Dr. Paksima and his staff/assistants were very friendly and attentive. The whole process , from pre consultation, to x ray, to treatment, to post consultation with the physical therapist was extremely organized and smooth. In about an hour and a half, I had been seen and treated by multiple people and walked out with 2 splint devices and questions answered. I also received a followup call with related suggestions.
Verified patient
Don't usually do reviews, but hands down the best experience I've had in a doctor's office in NYC. EVERYONE on staff is efficient, informative, and highly-skilled. I had a finger injury that was quickly evaluated, double-checked, and treated-- literally in and out on a lunch break. Cannot emphasize enough: if you have a hand injury GO SEE DR. PAKSIMA. Simply the best.
Verified patient
so far so good. dr. paksima and everyone at the office were friendly and efficient. minimal waiting, including getting xrays done.
Verified patient
Very good ! Professional staff very respectful.
Efficient, well-run office. Knowledgeable staff and Dr. Paksima, along with his PA are informative, friendly, respectful and courteous. Very good experience.
Verified patient
The experience was good. The doctor was very quick although straight to the point, I had no double thoughts with the diagnosis and his statements. I rate it 4 stars as I was given a wrist brace at the time of my visit, actually physically put in on my wrist , wasn`t asked if I want to use their wrist band or buy my own and was not warned that it`s billed from a separate company which is out of network. Later I received a bill for it.
I had a great visit with Dr. Paksima and all the staff with the NYU Orthopedic group. Very professional, efficient and extremely helpful!!
Verified patient
The doctor and intern did their job and relatively quickly diagnosed me. However, the wait time, paperwork and upfront process before seeing the doctor seemed extremely slow and inefficient.
I liked Dr. Paksima and his staff. I was able to see him within 5 minutes of checking in/dong a quick survey of my symptoms (being in the NYU EHR system helped) and my exam was efficient; not at all rushed. I was first seen by his PA who was extremely knowledgeable, knew exactly what exercises to do with me to exploit my pain to get the best treatment and explained to me exactly what was going on in my hand. After her initial diagnosis, Dr. Paksima joined to confirm by having me do additional exercises. He fully explained the treatment and additional follow ups to set my expectations following this first treatment step. I fully appreciated that, his demeanor. All in all, I will recommend him to anyone who may need a Hand specialist/Orthopedic Surgeon in the future. I like his style, his office staff and system.
Verified patient
everyone in the office was professional and attentive. no waiting. every step was connected by computer, they all had the info immediately.
Professional and great bedside manner.
So Kind and Friendly with an excellent staff!!!
Verified patient
The whole team, the whole experience was 5 star!
Verified patient
Dr. Nader is very professional, thorough and very personable. He explains everything in detail, and makes patients feel comfortable.
Verified patient
Really great thorough doctor, excellent bedside manner and attention to detail. I could tell that he was busy, but he was still patient and answered my questions. The appointment ended up taking about two hours, but that's because he ordered x rays and was able to review them immediately, so he ultimately saved me time since I didn't have to book another appointment, which I genuinely appreciated. His staff is also very nice and accommodating. Can't say enough good things about him.
He is a great doctor. I recomend
the doctor take care of quickly and answered all of our questions and concerns. he was also friendly and made us feel comfortable
Verified patient
Everyone in this facility is awesome!
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Nader Paksima affiliated with?

Dr. Nader Paksima is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and NYU Langone Health.

What practice does Dr. Nader Paksima work with?

Dr. Nader Paksima works with NYU Langone Health.

Where is Dr. Nader Paksima's office located?

Dr. Nader Paksima has 2 office locations, including in New York and Jamaica, view full addresses on Dr. Paksima's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Nader Paksima have?

Dr. Nader Paksima is certified by American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nader Paksima?

Dr. Nader Paksima frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, and Orthopedic Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nader Paksima on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nader Paksima speak?

Dr. Nader Paksima speaks English and Farsi.

How do patients rate Dr. Nader Paksima in reviews?

103 patients have reviewed Dr. Nader Paksima. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.22/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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