
Nicholas B Frisch MD MBA
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Surgery Orthopaedic Surgeon Hip and Knee Replacement
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3100 Cross Creek PkwySte 200Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone+1 248-484-2134
Fax+1 989-362-7171
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Frisch is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Rochester, MI, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Henry Ford Health. He is employed as an orthopaedic surgeon at various hospitals, including Henry Ford St. John Hospital and Henry Ford Rochester Hospital. Dr. Frisch has expertise in total knee arthroplasty, minimally invasive joint replacement, and revision hip surgery. He has several publications in respected journals such as The Journal of Arthroplasty and has received honors like the Best Poster in Musculoskeletal Oncology from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Outstanding Resident Award from Henry Ford Hospital.
Education & Training
Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016 - 2017
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Loyola University ChicagoMA, Medical Science, 2005 - 2006
University of VermontBA, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2017 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Poster in Musculoskeletal Oncology American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2017
- Outstanding Resident Award Henry Ford Hospital, 2016
- Best Clinical Article Orthopedics, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Midterm clinical outcomes and survivorship of a next generation revision knee system in complex primary and revision total knee arthroplasty.Nicholas B Frisch, Paul Edwards, Michael Bloomfield, Roberta E Redfern, Nicholas Brown
The Knee. 2026-01-20 - 6 citationsTrends in Orthopaedic Surgeon Compensation: A Comparative Analysis Over Twenty Years.Daniel E Pereira, Charles P Hannon, P Maxwell Courtney, Adam J Rana, Nicholas B Frisch
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-07-01 - 3 citationsThe $1,200 Total Joint Arthroplasty Reimbursement: How Did We Get Here, What Is the Impact, and What Comes Next?Catherine M Call, David E DeMik, Ameer M Elbuluk, Brian P Chalmers, Carl L Herndon
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-06-01
Journal Articles
- Discovery of Biomarkers to Identify Peri‐Implant Osteolysis Before Radiographic DiagnosisNicholas B Frisch, Joshua J Jacobs, Journal of orthopaedic research
Press Mentions
How ASCs Can Ace Patient SatisfactionDecember 14th, 2017
Intraoperative Temperature in Hip Fractures: Effect on Complications and OutcomeMarch 4th, 2016
Committees
- Member, Ascension Catalyst 2020 - Present
- Physician Advisor, Preoperative Optimization Clinic 2018 - Present
- Member, Physician Advisory Committee 2017 - Present
- Clinical Champion, Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) 2017 - Present
- Physician Advisor, Orthopaedic Power Plan 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
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- Mid-America Orthopaedic AssociationMember
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External Links
- FrischOrthohttp://www.FrischOrtho.com
- Ascension Providence Rochester Hospitalhttps://healthcare.ascension.org/Locations/Michigan/MIROC/Rochester-Ascension-Providence-Rochester-Hospital
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