Dr. Nikolaj Wolfson, MD
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Dr. Nikolaj Wolfson, MD
Orthopedics
Dr. Nikolaj Wolfson, MD is an orthopedic specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tel Aviv University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and St. Mary's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Wolfson Orthopedics
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Wolfson is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Wolfson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Wolfson's Reviews
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About Me
biography
Dr. Nikolaj Wolfson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a commitment to treating every patient as a VIP. He is a pioneer in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of arthritis, trauma, and trauma complications in children and adults. Dr....read moreOrthopedics
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University Of Toronto
Fellowship Hospital, 1994University Of Western Ontario
Residency Hospital, 1993University Of Winnipeg
Internship Hospital, 1989Hospital For Sick Children
1986Tel Aviv University
Medical School, 1981
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCalifornia Orthopaedic Association, Member
English
Hebrew
Russian
Force and stiffness changes during Ilizarov leg lengthening., 1990
Amputation in combat trauma, Wolfson N and Schecter S, Chapter 21, in Armed Conflict Injuries to the Extremities, by Lerner A and Soudry M (Editors),, 2011
Osteochondritis dissecans of the dome of the talus. Computed tomography scanning in diagnosis and follow-up., 1988.
Control of inter-fragmentary micromotion in Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis., 1992.
Demetriou MD, Wiest A, Hofmann DC, Johnson WL, Han B, Wolfson N, Wang G and Liaw PK: Amorphous metals for hard-tissue prosthesis., 2010
Residence Day Award , UWO, June 1991
Residence Day Award, UWO, June 1993
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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