
Nick Dantzker MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine Surgeon
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300 STEAM PLANT RDSTE 300Gallatin, TN 37066
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Summary
- Dr. Nick Dantzker is an Orthopaedic Surgeon located in Gallatin, TN, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery with subspecialties in Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery. He completed his MD at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2015 as an Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society member. His residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was followed by a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). Dr. Dantzker currently practices at Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas and has prior experience at the Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center. His expertise includes treating shoulder injuries, elbow fractures, knee arthroscopy, and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. He has authored several publications related to sports medicine, which have been cited by other scholars multiple times.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 2015, MD, AOA
Stanford UniversityBS, Biological Sciences, 2005 - 2009
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2021 - 2028
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AOA Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Soceity, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsReturn-to-Sport Outcomes After Primary Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With Palmaris Versus Hamstring Tendon Grafts: A Systematic Review.David P Trofa, Michael Constant, Connor R Crutchfield, Nicholas J Dantzker, Bryan M Saltzman
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021-12-01 - 9 citationsA Systematic Review of the Orthopaedic Literature on Truncal and Lower Extremity Injuries in Major League Baseball Players.Hasani W. Swindell, Josephine R. Coury, Nicholas Dantzker, Cesar D. Lopez, Bryan M. Saltzman
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2021-08-03 - 16 citationsPatient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) in Orthopaedic Trauma Research.Colin P. Sperring, Nicholas C. Danford, Bryan M. Saltzman, Michael Constant, Nicholas J Dantzker
SICOT-J. 2021-01-01
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