Nicholas B. Frisch, MD | MBA
Practice: Frisch Ortho, Hip & Knee Specialists
Specialty: Orthopedics: Hip & Knee Replacement
Office locations: Auburn Hill, MI
Dr. Nicholas Frisch, M.D. and his dedicated staff believe in creating a very personalized experience with the highest level of service. His practice focuses on minimally invasive joint replacement and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement. Dr. Frisch utilizes efficient pain management pathways that allow for rapid recovery and faster return to normal activity.
Dr. Nicholas Frisch, M.D. and his dedicated staff believe in creating a very personalized experience with the highest level of service. His practice focuses on minimally invasive joint replacement and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement. Dr. Frisch utilizes efficient pain management pathways that allow for rapid recovery and faster return to normal activity.
Dr. Nicholas Frisch, M.D. and his dedicated staff believe in creating a very personalized experience with the highest level of service. His practice focuses on minimally invasive joint replacement and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement. Dr. Frisch utilizes efficient pain management pathways that allow for rapid recovery and faster return to normal activity. Select patients may qualify for outpatient joint replacement and go home the same day as surgery. For total hip replacement, Dr. Frisch will perform surgery using either an anterior or mini-posterior approach depending on the individual’s needs.
Dr. Frisch was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Detroit Country Day High School. He attended the University of Vermont for college, Loyola University Chicago for a Master’s in Medical Science and then Tufts University School of Medicine where he earned his MD and MBA in Healthcare Management. While at Tufts Dr. Frisch was awarded the Norman S. Stern MD|MBA Award for excellence in academics and leadership.
Dr. Frisch completed his Orthopaedic Residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. During his time at Ford, he was actively involved in research, winning several local and regional podium presentations. He was equally involved in health care innovation, winning the innovation challenge for “reducing 30-day readmission through technology,” and the Ford Motor Company Connected Health Challenge. Dr. Frisch also won an award for the development of “wireless, wearable sensor technology in health care.” Upon completion of his training at Ford, Dr. Frisch received the Outstanding Resident Award for 2016.
Because of his experience, commitment to patients, education, and continued professional development, Dr. Frisch has earned the distinction of fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has also been selected as a Top Doc 2020 in Metro Detroit by Hour Detroit and dbusiness, Detroit's Premeir Business Journal.

Dr. Frisch’s team is awesome
Awesome, Dr. and staff. Would definitely let them do surgery again,if necessary. Thank you so much.
Dr. Frisch is an exceptional surgeon! I am beyond pleased with how well both of my hips replacements turned out. Because of the incredible success with my hips, I am now on schedule and fully confident moving forward with my upcoming knee replacement. Dr. Frisch and his team are phenomenal, and the bed side manners are second to none. Highly recommend!
Professional and Polite
Dr. Frisch is very friendly and willing to listen. I am very confident of his expertise.
Great doctor that cares about my health
Dr. Frisch and his staff both made me feel welcomed and very comfortable. I am confident my upcoming surgery and follow up will be most successful!!! Looking forward to "getting fixed"!
Absolutely fantastic doctor thank you for everything
Dr Frisch is very professional and explains everything thoroughly. He also listens well and allows you to ask any questions you may have.
Dr. Frisch is a very polite, knowledgeable, and caring doctor who sincerely listens and understands the need of every one of his patients so he can continue to provide excellent care.