Nicholas Apseloff, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery
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Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Menisci, Tibial
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Knee Medial Collateral Ligament
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Athletic Injuries
Locations
- Outpatient Care Lewis Center
- Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
Academic information
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine, I specialize in caring for patients with acute knee injuries and chronic knee pain. My role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center involves treating ligament tears, dislocations, tendon ruptures and cartilage injuries in the knees. I utilize minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques whenever possible, but I also have extensive experience performing open knee surgeries when they are necessary.
My care philosophy is to customize the treatment based on the individual's needs and values. After establishing an accurate diagnosis, I thoroughly explain the nonsurgical and surgical options to relieve pain and restore function. Whether the goal is to return to elite-level sports or to walk pain-free, I will work with each patient on the best plan to achieve it.
I have a clinical and research interest in knee preservation, with the goal of postponing total knee replacement surgery as long as possible. To achieve this, I offer procedures such as knee osteotomy to relieve pressure on the joint and restore proper mechanics. My work on complex knee injuries has been published in peer-reviewed journals and I have presented my findings at several medical conferences.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, traveling and powerlifting.
Conditions and expertise
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Arthroscopy
- Athletic Injuries
- Joint Instability
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Medial Collateral Ligament
- Menisci, Tibial
- Osteotomy
- Sports Medicine
- Surgical Specialties
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2023 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/6/2014 - 5/20/2018
Ratings and reviews
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52 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Apseloff has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very informative and involved in my care.
All positive
Very nice knowledgeable doctor
He is a very professional care provider, explaining things in a way we can understand and he's very kind and gentle.
He is genuinely concerned about my Issue.
Dr. Apseloff really is great! I'm so glad I found him. My knee is back to normal and it's only been 4 months!
Dr. Apseloff is very kind and listened and reassured me that things were going great. I'm still recovering, but my knee feels pretty good already.
He was great and easy to talk to. Did a great job explaining everything
Very good experience. He seemed to forget my strong opinions, and why, regarding not being open to a knee replacement.
Was a little too cavalier about my injury -- my injury is not severe, but at the time of the appointment it was painful enough to prevent me from doing my normal recreational activities, and some normal daily activities because it was too painful to sit cross-legged, lay down with my knee bent underneath, play with my dog, etc. The provider was a little bit dismissive and cleared me for all activities with no restrictions.
Dr was very knowledgeable and very thorough with his exam