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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Dr Nahikian knew exactly what to try first before suggesting surgery & hopefully in 3 months i'll notice a difference!
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He was really nice, and I liked the way he explains everything.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Professional & knowledgeable.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Appreciate it that he took his time to explain everything.very considerate in answering all of my questions and believe me there were a few seemed very knowledgeable I with the kienbock disease
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Nahikian was very thorough in his analysis, very detailed and his description and took the time to really understand my situation with my thumb and potentially its ramifications on my life. I am extremely happy he is part of the NAO team.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Thank you for taking such great care of me during & after my surgery.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very small wait, friendly, professional and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Thorough, to the point, and good at explaining what is going on with my hand and wrist.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very detailed. Answered all questions. Highly recommend
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great bedside banner. Explained everything before the surgery. Came out and explained what he did showing pictures and video. Highly recommend him to anybody.
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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Dr Nahikian knew exactly what to try first before suggesting surgery & hopefully in 3 months i'll notice a difference!
He was really nice, and I liked the way he explains everything.
Professional & knowledgeable.
Appreciate it that he took his time to explain everything.very considerate in answering all of my questions and believe me there were a few seemed very knowledgeable I with the kienbock disease
Dr Nahikian was very thorough in his analysis, very detailed and his description and took the time to really understand my situation with my thumb and potentially its ramifications on my life. I am extremely happy he is part of the NAO team.
Thank you for taking such great care of me during & after my surgery.
Very small wait, friendly, professional and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend
Thorough, to the point, and good at explaining what is going on with my hand and wrist.
Very detailed. Answered all questions. Highly recommend
Great bedside banner. Explained everything before the surgery. Came out and explained what he did showing pictures and video. Highly recommend him to anybody.