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Nathan B. Kaplan, M.D.
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I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of advanced hip and knee arthritis with total joint replacement and partial knee replacement. My practice focuses on the nonsurgical care of patients with hip and knee arthropathy as well as primary and complex hip and knee reconstruction inc...
I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of advanced hip and knee arthritis with total joint replacement and partial knee replacement. My practice focuses on the nonsurgical care of patients with hip and knee arthropathy as well as primary and complex hip and knee reconstruction including revision procedures for problematic hip and knee replacements. I employ modern techniques, approaches, and technology to provide up-to-date and evidence-based care that can facilitate functional rehabilitation and rapid recovery while optimizing clinical outcomes for my patients.

Native to the Rochester area, I have a sense of dedication and loyalty to this community. In addition, I value the advancement of the orthopaedic profession through political advocacy on both state and national stages.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center. 2018 - 2019

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2018

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2014

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2013

Awards

Fall 2005-Spring 2008, Dean's list every semester.

2004, American Chemistry Society: Silver Test Tube Award for excellence in Chemistry.

2006, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Inductee.

2007, Golden Key Honor Society Inductee.

2007, Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society Inductee.

Fall 2009-Spring 2011, Dean's list in years 1 and 2 of medical school.

2016, Louis A. Goldstein and Mildred M. Goldstein Orthopedic Research Award.

Research

During my training, I received the Louis A. Goldstein and Mildred M. Goldstein Orthopaedic Research Award, which helped me pursue my research focusing on complex revision hip arthroplasty and improving/optimizing patient outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty. I am proud that my experience and tra...
During my training, I received the Louis A. Goldstein and Mildred M. Goldstein Orthopaedic Research Award, which helped me pursue my research focusing on complex revision hip arthroplasty and improving/optimizing patient outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty. I am proud that my experience and training allow me the opportunity to teach future physicians the practice of orthopaedic surgery, and to facilitate the scientific endeavor of advancing the field of orthopaedics through academic research pursuits.

Publications

Journal Articles

Kaplan NB, Fowler X, Maqsoodi N, DiGiovanni BD, Oh IC. Surgical Anatomy of a Novel Medial Gastrocnemius Recession versus the Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession. Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Dec; 38(4): 424-429.

2016; .

Kaplan NB, Molinari C, Molinari RW. Nonoperative Management of Craniocervical Ligamentous Distraction Injury: Literature Review. Global Spine J. 2015 Dec; 5(6): 505-512.

2015; .

Nodzo SR, Miladore MP, Kaplan NB, Ritter CA. Short to Midterm Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of the Salto Total Ankle Prosthesis. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Jan; 35(1): 22-29.

2014; .

Nodzo SR, Kaplan NB, Hohman DW, Ritter CA. A Radiographic and Clinical Comparison of Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator versus Iliac Crest Bone Graft in Ankle Arthrodesis. Int Orthop. 2014 Apr 29.

2014; .

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