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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He is one of the best surgeons in my 73 years of life. He is kind and compassionate and very caring. And on an unmedical point he is very easy on the eyes and at my age I can say that☺️
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
AMAZING, ATTENTIVE, CARING, HONEST! BEST surgeon I've met in my 40 years of life! He took the best care of my son!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Extremely professional, courteous, funny, and relaxed. Explained everything perfectly.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Nahikian explains things very well and takes the time to ensure you understand.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
All was great
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Nahikian was very knowledgeable and took his time discussing long term options for my arthritis. I will continue to work with him!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Nahikian is professional and knowledgeable. He’s also very personable. Takes care of business and let’s you know exactly what’s going on and what treatments are available. Excellent practitioner!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Nahikian is a professional in every sense of the word. He listens to what you have to say. He answers your questions. He takes the time, with patience, to explain anything that's necessary and if that's not enough, he's kind and compassionate. Thank you so much Doctor nahikian for the services you provide our community. Dr. Nahikian will treat you like a person, not a number. How refreshing!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very positive, which could have had him earlier in life.
Staff great
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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He is one of the best surgeons in my 73 years of life. He is kind and compassionate and very caring. And on an unmedical point he is very easy on the eyes and at my age I can say that☺️
AMAZING, ATTENTIVE, CARING, HONEST! BEST surgeon I've met in my 40 years of life! He took the best care of my son!
Extremely professional, courteous, funny, and relaxed. Explained everything perfectly.
Dr Nahikian explains things very well and takes the time to ensure you understand.
All was great
Dr Nahikian was very knowledgeable and took his time discussing long term options for my arthritis. I will continue to work with him!
Dr Nahikian is professional and knowledgeable. He’s also very personable. Takes care of business and let’s you know exactly what’s going on and what treatments are available. Excellent practitioner!
Dr Nahikian is a professional in every sense of the word. He listens to what you have to say. He answers your questions. He takes the time, with patience, to explain anything that's necessary and if that's not enough, he's kind and compassionate. Thank you so much Doctor nahikian for the services you provide our community. Dr. Nahikian will treat you like a person, not a number. How refreshing!
Very positive, which could have had him earlier in life. Staff great
Very kind and respectful