Nicholas Anthony Kusnezov MD FAAOS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Joint Replacement Specialist
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9834 Genesee AveSte 228La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-455-9942
Fax+1 858-455-6473
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries.
His interests currently lie in muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement, state-of-the-art robotic joint replacement, and rapid recovery protocols.
Education & Training
William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso)Chief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017 - 2018- William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2013
UCLABSE, Bioengineering, Summa Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2027
NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2023 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
UT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
AR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Orthopaedic Surgeon Best in California Magazine, 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 3,052 Pulmonary Emboli.Nicholas Kusnezov, Avinash Iyer, Mary K Richardson, Amit S Piple, Jennifer C Wang
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2025-04-01 - 4 citationsPerioperative Dexamethasone is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 70,00...Brandon S Gettleman, Kevin C Liu, Brandon Yoshida, Andrew N Vega, Nicholas Kusnezov
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024-10-01 - 3 citationsLimited Durability of Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Mesh and Allograft Show Equivalent Outcomes at Five-Year Follow-Up.Mary K Richardson, Ryan C Ross, Nicholas Kusnezov, Andrew N Vega, John Ludington
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024-03-01
Journal Articles
- Epidemiology of Gunshot Wounds to the HandG Prabhakar, N A Kusnezov, N Rensing, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
TriasMD to Open State-of-the-Art DISC Surgery Center in San Diego's North CountyMarch 25th, 2025- Preparing for a Locum Tenens Orthopedic AssignmentJune 22nd, 2022
- How Does Locums Work for Orthopedic Surgery?June 3rd, 2022
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Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Ortho 1 Medical Grouphttps://www.ortho1.com/
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