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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Knowledgeable , kind.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
He was s awesome
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
My first time seeing Dr. Nakashian. I was impressed with his analogy of my hand problem.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent! Takes the time to listen to his patients and explain all possible procedures. Knowledgeable about his specialty and I would recommend him to anyone!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Extremely nice and easy to talk to. Excellent doctor!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Nakashian is wonderful. Always very kind.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
You feel secure and you can trust his ability
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful man. Fabulous doctor. Nice having someone I can trust.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Nakashian is an amazing doctor. He listens, never rushes, and makes sure he goes over any questions you may have. He’s also very nice and has a great bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He’s the BEST
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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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.
Knowledgeable , kind.
He was s awesome
My first time seeing Dr. Nakashian. I was impressed with his analogy of my hand problem.
Excellent! Takes the time to listen to his patients and explain all possible procedures. Knowledgeable about his specialty and I would recommend him to anyone!!
Extremely nice and easy to talk to. Excellent doctor!!
Dr Nakashian is wonderful. Always very kind.
You feel secure and you can trust his ability
Wonderful man. Fabulous doctor. Nice having someone I can trust.
Dr. Nakashian is an amazing doctor. He listens, never rushes, and makes sure he goes over any questions you may have. He’s also very nice and has a great bedside manner.
He’s the BEST