Christopher J. Nanson, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Orthopedics Northwest in Tigard, Oregon. Furthermore, Dr. Nanson has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, South Portland Surgical Center, and Oregon Outpatient Surgery Center. And, he is a team physician for the University of Portland Men & Women Athletic Teams and the U.S. Men & Women Soccer Teams. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Dr. Nanson’s professional journey spans 11 years. He is an expert in direct anterior approach for hip replacement surgery and is trained and certified in robotic-assisted MAKO partial knee resurfacing and total knee and hip replacements. Dr. Nanson has a special interest in reconstructive joint surgery with emphasis on hip and knee reconstruction. For more information about Dr. Christopher J. Nanson, please visit https://www.christophernansonmd.com/christopher-nanson-orthopedics-northwest-tigard-oregon.html.

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher J. Nanson, who serves patients in Tigard, Oregon.

Being a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nanson has a special interest in reconstructive joint surgery with emphasis on hip and knee reconstruction. He specializes in the direct anterior approach, one of the minimally invasive techniques used in hip replacement surgery. He is also trained and certified in robotic-assisted MAKO partial knee resurfacing and total knee and hip replacements. In practice since 2009, Dr. Nanson sees patients at Orthopedics Northwest in Tigard, Oregon. The practice consists of board-certified orthopedic physicians and certified physician assistants along with a clinical and administrative support team whose mission is to improve patients’ level of health and return them to their active lifestyle. They are dedicated and focused on providing excellent orthopedic care in a comfortable, caring, and professional environment using the latest state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive care.

Christopher J. Nanson, MD, MPH, FAAOS, attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH, and received his medical degree in 2003. Then, he completed the surgical residency program at Phoenix Orthopedic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ (2003-2005), followed by the orthopedic surgery program at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (2005-2008). Furthermore, he conducted his adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, NC (2008-2009). In addition, Dr. Nanson received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the North Pacific Orthopedic Society, the Oregon Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Western Orthopedic Society. Moreover, he attained fellowship of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prior to medical school, Dr. Nanson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, where he received a Master of Public Health degree. For more information about Dr. Christopher J. Nanson, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1689822-Christopher-Nanson-Orthopedist.