Nicky Lee-Gi Leung MD

Hand Surgery

Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

2000 Washington StSuite 341, White BuildingNewton, MA 02462
Phone+1 617-332-5150

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Summary

Dr. Nicky Leung is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, practicing in Newton, MA. He completed his medical education at Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine in 2004, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tufts Medical Center and a fellowship in hand surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Leung has been the Assistant Chief of Hand Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital since 2018 and has been a hand surgeon at Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine since 2010. His clinical expertise includes hand and wrist surgery as well as shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Leung has published multiple articles in reputable journals and has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 Certifications for his work with electronic health records.

Education & Training

NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint DiseasesFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2009 - 2010
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2010 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
NY State Medical License 2009 - 2011
RI State Medical License 2007 - 2008
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Faculty Teaching Award Tufts University School of Medicine, 2021
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012-2015, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Partners Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012-2015, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Sagittal band and collateral ligament tears of the lesser metacarpophalangeal joints: association and concurrent soft tissue injuries.
J Rafael T Vicentini, Tetyana Gorbachova, Nicky Leung, Eric L Tung, Connie Y Chang
Skeletal Radiology. 2026-01-01
2 citations
Outcomes of Posterior Monteggia Variant Fractures Repaired Through a Trans-Olecranon Approach.
Eileen Colliton, Jenna Lovett, Sonia Lee, Nicky Leung
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2022-11-01
5 citations
Clinical Outcomes of Low-Cost, Anchorless Repair of the Triceps Tendon Using a Proximal Knot Technique.
Robert R. Hall, Alison K. Sarokhan, Nicky L. Leung
Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021-03-02