Dr. Nicholas Joseph Yokan, MD

Professional Overview

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Yokan, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with over 36 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative joint diseases, and mobility disorders. His expertise focuses on evidence-based orthopedic care, sports injury rehabilitation, and structural evaluations (NPI: 1356348726).

Medical Specialties & Topic Coverage

As a medical reviewer, Dr. Yokan provides clinical oversight and fact-checking for the following areas:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions and structural injuries (Knee Pain, Joint Pain/Swelling, Osteoarthritis, Bone Fractures).
  • Neuromuscular and repetitive strain injuries (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Herniated Disc, Dupuytren’s Contracture).
  • Sports medicine rehabilitation, physical therapy regimens, and non-surgical orthopedic care.

Education & Board Certifications

  • Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
  • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
  • Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)

Role at HealthZeen

Dr. Yokan serves on the Medical Review Board at HealthZeen. His primary responsibility is verifying the clinical accuracy of medical content related to joint pain remedies, physical therapy regimens, and ergonomic recommendations. He ensures all published musculoskeletal and orthopedic information strictly aligns with current US clinical standards.

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