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NYU Langone Provider

Nader Paksima, DO, MPH

NYU Langone Provider
  • Specialty: Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Treats: Adults
  • Languages: English, Persian (Farsi)
  • Phone: 212-263-7582
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I have always been interested in fixing things. My uncle was an orthopedic surgeon and my aunt was a therapist—I often visited their office and watched them work together. I saw them restore function and help people get back to their lives. Needless to say, it had a powerful influence on me.

The same thing happened in medical school—the hand surgeons I met became my mentors. Seeing them help patients return to their daily activities inspired me to specialize in orthopedic surgery.

Here at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, the specialists at the Hand Center treat all types of patients, from children with congenital hand deformities and young athletes with traumatic injuries to workers hurt during industrial accidents, older adults with arthritis, and people who have nerve injuries. Our team is comprised of surgeons, physician assistants, hand therapists, and other specialists.

The multifaceted team, along with our advanced, onsite radiology and imaging services, including fluoroscopy, make for a fantastic patient experience. Because we are an academic medical center, we have the responsibility of teaching in addition to patient care. As a result, we’re kept on our toes and are always up-to-date on the latest treatment and research.

The most important part of treatment, for me, is patient education. It’s vital that my patients understand the nature of their conditions, so I take the time to draw illustrations and avoid clinical terminology. When people know how to take care of themselves, they can ensure that the treatment fits their life and work. I’ve found that people are more empowered to help themselves get better when they understand the mechanics, history, and physiology of their injuries.

I also research nerve injuries and wrist fractures to improve treatment nationwide. I am a member of the board of examiners for the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the former president of the hand section of the American Osteopathic Association. I have authored numerous papers and have been an invited speaker at national and international meetings.


Conditions and Treatments

Conditions
  • arm fracture
  • biceps tendinitis
  • cubital tunnel syndrome
  • de quervain syndrome
  • dislocated finger
  • dislocated wrist
  • distal radius fracture
  • dupuytren's contracture
  • elbow tendinitis
  • epicondylitis
  • finger fracture
  • ganglion cysts
  • golfer's elbow
  • hand arthritis
  • hand deformity
  • hand fracture
  • hand injury
  • hand pain
  • nailbed injury
  • nerve injury
  • nerve laceration - upper extremity
  • scaphoid fracture
  • scaphoid nonunion fracture
  • sprained finger
  • tennis elbow
  • tfcc tears
  • thumb cmc/basal joint arthiritis
  • triceps injuries
  • trigger finger
  • ulnar nerve compression
  • wrist & hand repetitive use injuries
  • wrist fracture
  • wrist injury
  • wrist pain
  • wrist sprain
  • wrist tendinitis
Treatments
  • arm/leg nerve release
  • carpal tunnel injection
  • carpal tunnel surgery
  • hand surgery
  • wrist surgery
  • wrist/forearm tendon release

Board Certifications
  • AOB: Hand Surgery, 2002
  • AOB: Orthopedic Surgery, 2000
Education and Training
  • MPH from Harvard University, 2002
  • Fellowship, Hospital For Joint Diseases, 1998
  • Residency, Grandview Medical Center, 1997
  • DO from NY College Of Osteopathic Med, 1992

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    • Medicare Part A and B
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NYU Langone Hand Center

530 1st Avenue, Suite 8U, New York, NY 10016

134-20 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11418

Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing

171 Delancey Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002

Interests

wrist fractures, distal radius, flexor tendon repair, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand surgery

Research Summary

My goal is to improve the lives of my patients by creating practical solutions to everyday problems. I believe that clinical research and the incredible resources available at the NYU Langone are crucial for achieving that goal.

I have carried a passion for clinical research throughout my career, and I have been fortunate to collaborate with my colleagues at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, some of the most outstanding trauma and hand surgeons and hand therapists.

A few years ago, my colleagues and I started a database to track the treatment of patients with wrist fractures. From this database, we identified patterns that help us to determine the most effective treatments. Our insights led to significant changes in the way we treat wrist injuries here at NYU Langone and throughout the country.

Another exciting area of research in which I have been involved is the treatment of nerve injuries, something millions of patients suffer from each year. Over the past two decades, research in this area has contributed to significant advances in nerve healing and the treatment of nerve injuries. I am gratified to contribute to such efforts here at NYU Langone.

Academic Contact

Academic office

530 First Avenue

Eighth Floor, 8U

New York, NY 10016

Phone

212-263-2192

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  • Proximal Phalanx Fractures Registry

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  • Dupuytren's Registry

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  • A prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial evaluating effectiveness of lower tourniquet pressures in hand surgery

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