Kael Nahikian, MD, is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Surgeon specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He completed his internship and residency program at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahikian earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, along with a Master of Science in Public Health from Dartmouth College.
Kael Nahikian, MD, is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Surgeon specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He completed his internship and residency program at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahikian earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, along with a Master of Science in Public Health from Dartmouth College.
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Doctor Nahikian makes you feel comfortable and helps out what’s best for starters and will work from there before in order to prevent from jumping straight into surgery. Which I’d prefer.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
He's awesome, very kind and explains everything well and makes sure all of your questions are answered. Highly Recommend him!!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Always answers all your questions and always takes the time you need
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very soft-spoken easy to understand and very kind.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough and explained options and outcomes for surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I always feel so comfortable, doc really enjoys his job. He is very friendly & professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Fantastic doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent all around. Attentive and thorough!👍
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding in every respect. Knows his stuff, made sure I had adequate supplies to do wound care (by my wife, former CNA). Very friendly, great communicator.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very informative about all aspects of my surgery throughout my treatment. Got rid of the cast and pins after 6 weeks and on my way to recovery!!
Kael Nahikian, MD, is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Surgeon specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery.
Prior to joining Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, Dr. Nahikian completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota and received additional training in microvascular surgery at the Mayo Clinic Microvascular Surgery Training Center. He completed his internship and residency program at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahikian earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, along with a Master of Science in Public Health from Dartmouth College.
Throughout his education, Dr. Nahikian engaged in various medical research roles and demonstrated a commitment to community service through volunteerism and tutoring, including providing French medical translation services at a free health clinic. Dr. Nahikian is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American College of Surgeons.
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Doctor Nahikian makes you feel comfortable and helps out what’s best for starters and will work from there before in order to prevent from jumping straight into surgery. Which I’d prefer.
He's awesome, very kind and explains everything well and makes sure all of your questions are answered. Highly Recommend him!!
Always answers all your questions and always takes the time you need
Very soft-spoken easy to understand and very kind.
Very thorough and explained options and outcomes for surgery.
I always feel so comfortable, doc really enjoys his job. He is very friendly & professional.
Fantastic doctor
Excellent all around. Attentive and thorough!👍
Outstanding in every respect. Knows his stuff, made sure I had adequate supplies to do wound care (by my wife, former CNA). Very friendly, great communicator.
Very informative about all aspects of my surgery throughout my treatment. Got rid of the cast and pins after 6 weeks and on my way to recovery!!