Dr. Nakashian is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating all disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He attended medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School He is a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Nakashian is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating all disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He attended medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School He is a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand.
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Fantastic Doctor, very personable gives you a very secure filling
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Nakashian is always prompt. He listens to my concerns and offers great advice.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome person
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I was impressed with him !
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Helped with the problems with my hands.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
He’s the best!
My new shoulder works like a gem.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
The best ever! Very thorough easy to talk to you know your options when you are done. Very competent and friendly.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very kind and helpful.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Wonderful as always!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Great bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Freehold
1043 W Main St Freehold Township, NJ 07728
Brick
457 Jack Martin Blvd Brick Township, NJ 08724
Dr. Nakashian is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating all disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He is a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and history from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where he played on the rugby team, he went on to obtain a masters degree in medical sciences at Boston University. He returned to his home state of New Jersey, attending medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, where he received the Cavazos Award as the “most outstanding resident, mentor and role-model.” This was followed by an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Nakashian has been active in research throughout his career, which has resulted in numerous publications in orthopaedic journals and textbooks. He also has a passion for international volunteer medicine, having participated in the inaugural mission trip for The Touching Hands Project, traveling to Haiti and performing both general orthopaedic trauma surgery and surgical treatment for children with congenital malformations of the hand and wrist.
Out of the office, Dr. Nakashian is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys playing guitar and various athletic pursuits, including surfing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, soccer and rock climbing.
Fantastic Doctor, very personable gives you a very secure filling
Dr Nakashian is always prompt. He listens to my concerns and offers great advice.
Awesome person
I was impressed with him !
Helped with the problems with my hands.
He’s the best! My new shoulder works like a gem.
The best ever! Very thorough easy to talk to you know your options when you are done. Very competent and friendly.
Very kind and helpful.
Wonderful as always!
Great bedside manner.