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Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

5643 Copley Dr
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92111

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Overall rating

Top reviews

Appreciate Dr. Kusnezov’s patience with my questions regarding my fractured knee on February 12, 2025. He immediately had me in a full leg and knee brace. After 2 weeks. I was fitted with a knee brace which I continued to wear Show moreeven to sleep until June 17. He ordered Physical Therapy with Grand Care for 5 months. I learned lots of exercises to heal my knee cap and keep it and me healthy. His staff were very supportive. I am 84 years old and back to my normal 10,000 steps per day. Pat Freeman Coronado. California

Patricia F. • June 19, 2025

Dr. Kusnezov had XRays taken, looked them over and explained exactly what he was seeing. He outlined what needed to be done, what possible problems might arise and how he could handle them, and what I could expect after surgery. Show moreHe asked if I wanted to go forward with this and I said, “Yes, please!”. He let me know that Jacqueline would be calling me for scheduling, and offered a good, solid handshake. I have 100% confidence in Dr. Kusnezov.

Lloyd D. • June 19, 2025

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Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, or "Dr. K" as he is known to his patients, is a premier, nationally recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. At Ortho 1 Medical Group in La Jolla, San Diego and Coronado 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. 

Born on the East Coast, Dr. K spent his formative years in Southern California, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in bioengineering and AOA from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He was the only dual recipient of the Edward K Rice Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award and the university-wide Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award. He was also solely bestowed the Longmire Surgical Society Award for his distinctive achievement and surgical aptitude. 

After medical school, Dr. K was commissioned into the U.S. Military as an officer. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery through the U.S. Army at the combined program of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. During his tenure at the exceedingly busy Level 1 trauma center, Dr. K served as chief resident, coordinating residency-wide academics and research. He not only graduated with distinguished honors but received the highest score on the Orthopaedic Boards Exam nationwide. He currently holds the record as the only three-time consecutive Texas Orthopaedic Association Quiz Bowl champion in history. 

Following graduation, Dr. K served out his military commitment in Nashville, TN, where he built and headed an advanced adult reconstruction program, establishing the infrastructure for a cutting-edge, high-volume joint replacement center of excellence. He dually served as the "team physician" to the revered 5th Special Forces group, 160th and 101st airborne division for four years. Upon deployment with the 349th combat support hospital and 379th air expeditionary wing, he served as the brigade orthopaedic surgeon and group physician to the SOCCENT special operations group. 

Dr. K served his country with distinction, earning multiple Meritorious Service and Army Commendation Medals. For his unsurpassed service to the community, he was consecutively bestowed the distinct honor of the Kentucky Colonel and Tennessee Aide de Camp by the respective governors. During his time in Midwest, he went on to complete an Orthopaedic Trauma Apprenticeship at Vanderbilt University and served as Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Pikeville Medical Center, frequently providing needed coverage to underserved trauma centers throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Upon honorable completion of his military service, he returned to his home in sunny Southern California to complete the nationally renowned Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, relocating thereafter to San Diego to begin his ultimate practice as the premier Joint Replacement Specialist with Ortho 1 Medical Group in San Diego, in affiliation with the Sharp and Scripps Healthcare systems.

In addition to a decorated career in the U.S. Military, Dr. K is actively engaged in graduate medical education and clinical research, having co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and top-read research manuscripts in top-tier orthopaedic journals. He is a lifelong lover of education and an author and Managing Editor at Orthobullets, the foremost source of orthopaedic education worldwide. Dr. K continues to teach through case-based didactic as a chief contributor to AAOS Orthopaedic Knowledge Update and Figure1. 

Dr. Kusnezov has been recognized numerous times not only for his scholarly activity -- receiving first-place podium and research awards both regionally and nationally -- but for his clinical excellence and surgical skill by Top Doctors of America, Continental Who's Who, and Best in California Magazine. 

However, beyond the impressive achievements, and perhaps most important of all, there is a man who deeply cares for the well-being of his patients. Dr. K believes that each patient is special and each situation unique and that it is paramount to build a strong doctor-patient relationship in order to understand each patient's goals and to thereby foster the best possible outcomes. Whether this is improved pain and function, returning to an active lifestyle, or going on to gold-medal in a world championship, Dr. Kusnezov has your back and will get you there. He is currently licensed to practice in Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and California.

In his leisure time, Dr. K enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two daughters, playing occasional pick-up racquetball, and of course, weight training, as a reigning proud member of the 1000lb club.


Services, Conditions and Procedures

ACL Repair

Ankle Arthroscopy

Bicep Tendon Repair

Carpal Tunnel

Carpectomy

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Disc Replacement

Excisional Mass Biopsy

Foreign Body Removal

Hardware Removal

Herniated Disc

Knee Arthroscopy

Meniscectomy

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Motion Preservation

Open Reduction Internal Fixation

PRP Injection

Partial Knee Replacement

Robotic Spine Surgery

Rotator Cuff Repair

Sciatica

Scoliosis

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Spinal Stenosis

Spine Fusion

Spine Surgery

Tendon Repair

Total Elbow Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

Total Knee Replacement

Total Shoulder Replacement

Total Wrist Replacement

Trigger Finger

Wrist Arthroscopy


Locations (3)

Ortho 1 Medical Group

5643 Copley Dr
Suite 300
San Diego, CA, 92111

Ortho 1 Medical Group

6260 El Camino Real Suite
Suite 201
Carlsbad, CA, 92009

Ortho 1 Medical Group

230 Prospect Place
Suite 230
Coronado, CA, 92118


More About Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, MD

Practice

Ortho 1 Medical Group

Specialties

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield California
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthNet
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Mercy Physicians Medical Group
  • Molina
  • PHCS
  • Sharp Community Medical Group
  • Sharp Rees- Stealy
  • Tricare For Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
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NPI Number

1396185161


Reviews

4.9
196 Reviews

Very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Trust he will do a very good procedure for me.

Richard A. • July 30, 2025

Staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. Dr K is very pleasant and the procedures that he has done were helpful.

Kristina J. • July 30, 2025

I had a great experience with Dr. K and his office staff as well. He’s very knowledgeable, smart, courteous and just a great person, I’ve been recommending him to my fellow friends and family.

Javier W. • July 29, 2025

Knowledgeable and professional. My surgery to repair my fractured hip went well !!!

Miriam R. • July 28, 2025

answered all my questions and gave me good options.

Jon K. • July 24, 2025

I'm very pleased with Dr. Kusnezov and his staff because they are always so helpful. They make sure you get the right treatment as needed

Orlando W. • July 23, 2025

To add to my previous review that I’d like to add is that Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov expressed on one of my follow up appointment “ I am here for you”. I truly felt that he is 100% sincere, From the moment he entered the exam room his comforting expression and hand shake. His nurse, Percy showed me the same respect and comfort.

Bonnie T. • July 23, 2025

I would highly recommend Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov. He is very knowledgeable, professional and without a doubt, one of the best doctors that I’ve had. I highly recommend Dr. Nicholas Kusnazov.

Bonnie T. • July 23, 2025

I unfortunately had an unexpected fall and broke my left hip. Dr. Nicholas. Kusnezov performed the emergency surgery needed. Without a doubt, he is the most professional and knowledgeable doctor that I could have had asked for! My follow up appointment’s have also been very professional and knowledgeable. Any and all questions I had, Dr. Kusnezov he answered with knowledge and certainty.

Bonnie T. • July 23, 2025

Very good

Enedina C. • July 18, 2025

Dr. Kos, as everyone calls him, is a very good doctor. He is very professional and knowledgeable in his in his area of expertise, I would highly recommend him to family and friends. My progression has been great and I couldn’t do it without the Dr’s team.

Samuel R. • July 18, 2025

Dr. Kusnezov is awesome. I feel like I’ve won the lottery with his training, experience and bedside manner. He throughly explained the pros and cons of my procedure. GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Marc R. • July 18, 2025

Dr. K and his staff are wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the issue and recommendations to improve. I highly recommend this doctor.

Diane H. • July 18, 2025

Dr. Kusneov was wonderful....he addressed any and all of my concerns and treated me with great care & empathy. My thanks to him & his office manager Jessica!

Sandra P. • July 18, 2025

I had an emergency surgery for a broken patella, and I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor. He was extremely thorough in explaining every part of the procedure, which gave me confidence and peace of mind. He’s also very cordial and sensitive to everyone’s needs, making a stressful situation much more manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of excellent, compassionate care.

Bridget J. • July 18, 2025

Dr. K is great. He goes above & beyond to accommodate patients.

Sandra P. • July 17, 2025

Dr. Nick is a very good doctor and surgeon who came to me highly recommended from a good friend who had the arthroplasty performed by him on her knee successfully. I thought he did a great job and would highly recommend him as well!

Kevin C. • July 17, 2025

Am very happy with the hip revision done by Dr. Kusnezov. He was thorough at explaining the procedure prior to surgery. He was open and personable and answered all questions during the follow-up appointment.

Joan A. • July 12, 2025

Great doctor that truly cares about the patient’s well being.

Sandra J. • July 11, 2025

Dr. Kusnezov is professional, caring, took the time to answer all our questions, addressed all options available to me.

Patricia R. • July 11, 2025

Dr K is a total pro and real American hero that saved lives in the GWOT. Read his bio on the site. It’s insane how much awesomeness he’s accomplished at a young age. The staff are awesome and all my follow ups are pretty quick.

Moses T. • July 11, 2025

Very good doctor

Antonio H. • July 10, 2025

Dr. Kusnezov is the best.

Mary P. • June 30, 2025

Great experience everyone was really nice.

Michael P. • June 28, 2025

Hasta hoy si estoy contenta con la cirugía

Olga G. • June 28, 2025

The best experience at an ortho clinic so far, Dr kusnezov was very attentive and listened to all of my concerns, very friendly and at the same time, to the point, I’m so happy that I found him and I definitely will suggest him to every one that needs an orthopedic surgeon, simply the best!

Sharareh S. • June 27, 2025

I love how my time is respected. We never wait for very long in the waiting room or in the exam room.

Felicia C. • June 25, 2025

He seems to be a great doctor, very thorough, I'll let you know after my hip surgery

Lori G. • June 25, 2025

Dr Kosnezov. is attentive, informative and a very experienced surgeon & physician. It's a pleasure being his patient.

Sumiko D. • June 24, 2025

Great doctor ! Great staff

Tarsicio V. • June 22, 2025

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