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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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 week 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!!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Great
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He explained everything in detail so I could understand and answered all my questions. Will definitely return and recommend to others.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Explained my medical issue with me well enough for me to understand. Appreciate it when doctors speak to us not using medical terminology to impress …themselves.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very pleasant and comprehensive evaluation of my wrist and explanation of the carpal tunnel syndrome, outlook and surgery.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Nahikian takes him time answering my questions. He is very personable. He gives me shots in both of my thumbs for pain, which are very effective & allows me to continue to do the things I love.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Extremely competent and thorough. He is very kind
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He explained everything to me
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is a great doctor very nice and cares about his patients. He did Carpal tunnel surgery on me and did a wonderful job .
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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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!!
Great
He explained everything in detail so I could understand and answered all my questions. Will definitely return and recommend to others.
Explained my medical issue with me well enough for me to understand. Appreciate it when doctors speak to us not using medical terminology to impress …themselves.
Very pleasant and comprehensive evaluation of my wrist and explanation of the carpal tunnel syndrome, outlook and surgery.
Dr. Nahikian takes him time answering my questions. He is very personable. He gives me shots in both of my thumbs for pain, which are very effective & allows me to continue to do the things I love.
Extremely competent and thorough. He is very kind
He explained everything to me
He is a great doctor very nice and cares about his patients. He did Carpal tunnel surgery on me and did a wonderful job .