I am a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery. I have been practicing at the University of Rochester since 2009, and perform both open and arthroscopic surgery in adolescent and adult patients. The most common conditions I treat are shoulder arthritis, instability (dislocations), and rotator cuff disease. I have been lucky to take part in several groundbreaking research initiatives over the years that have contributed new techniques and training methods to the greater orthopedic community.
I also serve as the Chief Medical Information Officer for the health system. I am a champion and leader for implementing, advancing, and optimizing our clinical technology systems so that we can deliver truly personalized care and achieve outstanding outcomes and awesome patient and provider experiences.

Certified Specialties

Clinical Informatics - American Board of Preventative Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Duke University Hospital. 2008 - 2009

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center. 2004 - 2008

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Washington Medical Center. 2003 - 2004

Education

MD | Virginia Commonwealth University. 2003

Awards

AANA Stephen Snyder Arthroscopy Teaching Award. 2018 - 2018

Highland Family Medicine Community Teaching Award. 2014

Recipient-Louis A. and Mildred M. Goldstein Scholarship Award; Research Grant Awarded. 2013

Medical Student Surgical Teaching Award-Georg H. Whipple Surgical Lectureship. 2012

Duthie Evarts Orthopaedic Resident Teaching Award-R.Plato Schwartz Orthopaedic Lectureship. 2011

Emerging Leaders Program-Elected Member. 2009

Edward Lauren Spine Award for Excellence in Spine Research. 2007

AO North America Resident Trauma Research Grant. 2006

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 2003

Drs. Horace Dade and Philip Pope Tialiaferro Scholarship. 2002

Commonwealth Award in Medicine. 2001

Summer Aesculpian Research Scholar. 2001

President Community Health Task Force. 2000 - 2003

Recipient I Eagle Scout Merit Award. 1992

Research

My current research focuses on strategically leveraging technology to automate much of our data and insight generation, enabling us to deliver truly personalized healthcare experiences and better outcomes for our patients. My favorite outcome of this work is that it frees providers by getting them away from computers and enables more quality, face to face care time with patients. I am also continuing to conduct research on orthopedic skills education driving the transformation from the “see one, do one, teach one” training model to one of “prepare, perform, and perfect”. This includes developing assessments of surgical skill, surgical simulators, and surgical skills curricula with the goal of ensuring a baseline skill set for all orthopedic surgeons.

Publications

Journal Articles

Value-based Healthcare: How Can Large Language Model (LLM) Technology be Integrated With Patient-reported Outcomes?

Hunter J, Nicandri G, Bozic KJ

Clinical orthopaedics and related research.. 2024 November 1482 (11):1948-1950. Epub 09/24/2024.

Resident Performance on the Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) Workstation Does Not Predictably Improve With Postgraduate Year.

Chapek M, Otlans PT, Buuck T, Nguyen JT, Sullivan JP, Grawe BM, Nicandri GT, Brady JM

Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.. 2024 February 6 (1):100866. Epub 01/29/2024.

Use of Area Deprivation Index to Predict Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.

Shaikh HJF, Anderson DE, Chait AR, Ramirez G, Bronstein RD, Goldblatt JP, Giordano BD, Maloney MD, Nicandri GT, Voloshin I, Mannava S

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2023 September 51 (11):2815-2823. Epub 08/08/2023.

What Regions of the Distal Clavicle Have the Greatest Bone Mineral Density and Cortical Thickness? A Cadaveric Study.

Chen RE, Soin SP, El-Shaar R, Nicandri GT, Awad HA, Maloney MD, Voloshin I

Clinical orthopaedics and related research.. 2019 August 29 Epub 08/29/2019.

Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores predict postoperative outcome in total shoulder arthroplasty patients.

Chen RE, Papuga MO, Nicandri GT, Miller RJ, Voloshin I

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2019 March 28 (3):547-554. Epub 11/22/2018.

Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Shoulder.

Bakhsh W, Nicandri G

Sports medicine and arthroscopy review.. 2018 September 26 (3):e10-e22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Superior Capsular Reconstruction With a Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Autograft: A Cadaveric Study.

El-Shaar R, Soin S, Nicandri G, Maloney M, Voloshin I

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine.. 2018 July 6 (7):2325967118785365. Epub 07/19/2018.

Preoperative PROMIS Scores Predict Postoperative Outcomes After Primary ACL Reconstruction.

Chen RE, Papuga MO, Voloshin I, Nicandri GT, Goldblatt JP, Bronstein RD, Rouse LM, Maloney MD

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine.. 2018 May 6 (5):2325967118771286. Epub 05/08/2018.

Radiographic Study of Humeral Stem in Shoulder Arthroplasty After Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy or Subscapularis Tenotomy.

Mason R, Buckley T, Southgate R, Nicandri G, Miller R, Voloshin I

The American journal of orthopedics.. 2018 May 47 (5)Epub 1900 01 01.

Asymmetry in Dominant / Non-Dominant Hand Performance Differentiates Novices from Experts on an Arthroscopy Virtual Reality Serious Game.

Pedowitz R, Nicandri G, Tuchschmid S

Studies in health technology and informatics.. 2016 220 :289-94. Epub 1900 01 01.

Assessing Diagnostic Arthroscopy Performance in the Operating Room Using the Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Evaluation Tool (ASSET).

Koehler RJ, Goldblatt JP, Maloney MD, Voloshin I, Nicandri GT

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.. 2015 December 31 (12):2314-9.e2. Epub 08/28/2015.

Objective Assessment of Knot-Tying Proficiency With the Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training Program Workstation and Knot Tester.

Pedowitz RA, Nicandri GT, Angelo RL, Ryu RK, Gallagher AG

Arthroscopic training resources in orthopedic resident education.

Koehler R, John T, Lawler J, Moorman C, Nicandri G

The journal of knee surgery.. 2015 February 28 (1):67-74. Epub 02/07/2014.

Assessing Diagnostic Arthroscopy Performance in the Operating Room using the Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Evaluation Tool (ASSET)

Keohler, Ryan, Goldblatt, John, Maloney, Michael, Voloshin, Ilya, Nicandri, Gregg.

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2015; .

Improving residency training in arthroscopic knee surgery with use of a virtual-reality simulator. A randomized blinded study.

Cannon WD, Garrett WE, Hunter RE, Sweeney HJ, Eckhoff DG, Nicandri GT, Hutchinson MR, Johnson DD, Bisson LJ, Bedi A, Hill JA, Koh JL, Reinig KD

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2014 November 596 (21):1798-806. Epub 1900 01 01.

Analysis of subscapularis integrity and function after lesser tuberosity osteotomy versus subscapularis tenotomy in total shoulder arthroplasty using ultrasound and validated clinical outcome measures.

Buckley T, Miller R, Nicandri G, Lewis R, Voloshin I

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2014 September 23 (9):1309-17. Epub 03/04/2014.

Evaluation of skill level between trainees and community orthopaedic surgeons using a virtual reality arthroscopic knee simulator.

Cannon WD, Nicandri GT, Reinig K, Mevis H, Wittstein J

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2014 April 296 (7):e57. Epub 1900 01 01.

Using the arthroscopic surgery skill evaluation tool as a pass-fail examination.

Koehler RJ, Nicandri GT

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2013 December 495 (23):e1871-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The Arthroscopic Surgical Skill Evaluation Tool (ASSET).

Koehler RJ, Amsdell S, Arendt EA, Bisson LJ, Bramen JP, Butler A, Cosgarea AJ, Harner CD, Garrett WE, Olson T, Warme WJ, Nicandri GT

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2013 June 41 (6):1229-37. Epub 04/02/2013.

Is there a valid and reliable assessment of diagnostic knee arthroscopy skill?

Olson T, Koehler R, Butler A, Amsdell S, Nicandri G

Clinical orthopaedics and related research.. 2013 May 471 (5):1670-6. Epub 12/20/2012.

Do the skills acquired by novice surgeons using anatomic dry models transfer effectively to the task of diagnostic knee arthroscopy performed on cadaveric specimens?

Butler A, Olson T, Koehler R, Nicandri G

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2013 February 695 (3):e15(1-8). Epub 1900 01 01.

Can magnetic resonance imaging predict posterior drawer laxity at the time of surgery in patients with knee dislocation or multiple-ligament knee injury?

Nicandri GT, Slaney SL, Neradilek MB, Larson RV, Green JR, Neradilek B, Wahl CJ

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2011 May 39 (5):1053-8. Epub 01/21/2011.

Are evidence-based protocols which identify vascular injury associated with knee dislocation underutilized?

Nicandri GT, Dunbar RP, Wahl CJ

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA.. 2010 August 18 (8):1005-12. Epub 09/25/2009.

Lessons learned from a case of proximal humeral locked plating gone awry.

Nicandri GT, Trumble TE, Warme WJ

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2009 September 23 (8):607-11. Epub 1900 01 01.

Helmet and shoulder pad removal in football players with unstable cervical spine injuries.

Dahl MC, Ananthakrishnan D, Nicandri G, Chapman JR, Ching RP

Journal of applied biomechanics.. 2009 May 25 (2):119-32. Epub 1900 01 01.

Practical management of knee dislocations: a selective angiography protocol to detect limb-threatening vascular injuries.

Nicandri GT, Chamberlain AM, Wahl CJ

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine.. 2009 March 19 (2):125-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Single-Achilles allograft posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament reconstruction: a technique to avoid osseous tunnel intersection, improve construct stiffness, and save on allograft utilization.

Wahl CJ, Nicandri G

Treatment of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures through a modified open posterior approach: operative technique and 12- to 48-month outcomes.

Nicandri GT, Klineberg EO, Wahl CJ, Mills WJ

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2008 22 (5):317-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Comparison of the syndesmotic staple to the transsyndesmotic screw: a biomechanical study.

Marqueen T, Owen J, Nicandri G, Wayne J, Carr J

Foot & ankle international.. 2005 March 26 (3):224-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

A cadaveric study examining acromioclavicular joint congruity after different methods of coracoclavicular loop repair.

Baker JE, Nicandri GT, Young DC, Owen JR, Wayne JS

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2003 12 (6):595-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament:Reconstruction and Basic Science (2018)

Chapter: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients with Hereditary Abnormalities Involving Connective Tissue

Authors: Nicandri G, MD; Maloney M, MD

Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA 2018

Oxford American Handbook of Sports Medicine (2010)

Chapter: Shoulder & Elbow

Authors: Jeffrey Bytomski I Claude Moorman

Publisher: Oxford Press 2010

Advanced Reconstruction Knee (2009)

Chapter: Complications of Knee Dislocations

Authors: Nicandri GT I Moorman CT III

Publisher: AAOS & The Knee Society 2009

Handbook of Sports Medicine (2009)

Chapter: Elbow and Forearm

Authors: Nicandri GT I Moorman CT III

Publisher: Oxford University Press 2009

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (2009)

Authors: Nicandri GT I Resident Advisory Board

Publisher: Lippincot, Williams and Wilkins 2009

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Helped me understand the situation

Jan 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nicandri Is the best! Always comes in with a smile and a handshake, carefully listens to your concerns and doesn't make you feel rushed, clearly explains x-rays and steps moving forward. Excellent Doctor.

Dec 09, 2024

5.0

Good experience

Dec 07, 2024

5.0

This visit was the most informative and helpful I've had at a hospital.

Dec 05, 2024

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable. Answered my questions. No wait time.

Nov 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nicandri gets an Aplus!

Sep 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent visit. Status of injury was thoroughly reviewed. Treatment options clearly delivered. All questions answered.Top tier staff.

Sep 07, 2024

5.0

Listened well, helped me make a future plan

Aug 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nicandri is awesome, good mannered and listens to u. Gives you all the options to do

Jun 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Nicandri is thorough, patient - excellent Dr. He's as good as it gets!

May 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Nicandri and Lindsay are outstanding!

Mar 29, 2024

5.0

He is very helpful

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

The best providers yet.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

He was GREAT.

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

Kudos Dr. Nicandri, Please teach all medical student that the healing of medicine is patient center medicine, Thank you

Oct 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Nicandri is thorough and patient. I never feel rushed.

Sep 21, 2023

5.0

Took time to explain in language that I can understand - not all medical words etc.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Nicandri is as good as it gets!

Jul 21, 2023

5.0

He explained everything when I asked why it hurt [...].

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent bedside manner & thorough.

Jun 08, 2023

5.0

I actually did recommend my provider to my sister - she has a similar problem.

May 31, 2023

5.0

He is an outstanding doctor!

May 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Nicandri LISTENS intently to me, asks appropriate questions and never makes me feel rushed.

May 11, 2023

5.0

I have other orthopedic issues beyond what Dr. Nicandri has treated me for. He's an excellent resource to help me get care from other specialists. I'm very pleased he is on my side.

Apr 27, 2023

5.0

Great Experience.

Apr 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nicandri is all around excellent. I am very fortunate to have him as my orthopedic doctor/surgeon.

Mar 29, 2023

5.0

Due to my occupation and general drive of working I don't believe he understood how concerned I was to get a speedy resolution to my condition.

Mar 16, 2023

5.0

I have already recommended him to others

Feb 16, 2023

4.6

I have recommended him to others already.

Jan 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Nicandri is the best..

Dec 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nicandri did an excellent job on my left should. [...].

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nicandri didn't make me feel rushed or unimportant at all. Very thorough and very kind.

Dec 15, 2022

5.0

I was pleased with Dr. Nicandri and his staff.

Oct 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nicandri and his PA LIndsay Adams were both excellent and informative.

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and took the time to answer all my questions.

Sep 22, 2022

5.0

Very nice and explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable with pan we developed

Aug 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nicandri is an excellent doctor.

Aug 12, 2022

5.0

Improved since the first visit. [...]

Jun 22, 2022

5.0

Already recommended him to a friend

May 27, 2022

5.0

I have a complex medical history and great difficulty with the results of my original surgery. This provider has done everything humanly possible to help me through this journey.

May 26, 2022

5.0

Explanation for future care was explained very well and the reasons for limitations of certain care being able to be given.

May 10, 2022

5.0

Good experience.

Apr 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Everything well explained and talked through. Surgery has been a success. I am so thankful.

Apr 19, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nicandri is an excellent listener !

Apr 15, 2022

5.0

I would recommend the provider.

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

My case is challenging and difficult if not unique. This visit was to help Dr. Nicandri better understand the various requirements of shoulder surgery that he moved up from [...] in order to deal more effectively with the challenges. I've been trying to get my shoulder repaired since April of 2018. [...]I have the utmost respect for his skill, knowledge, and ability to get this shoulder as close to being restored as is humanly possible. Dr. Nicandri is empathetic, honest, and communicative. He is a credit to URMC and the profession.

Feb 11, 2022

5.0

Have seen Dr Nicandri in the past as well and he is always very thorough listening to issues and with his explanations.

Feb 10, 2022