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Frisch Ortho Hip and Knee Specialist
  • Rochester
    Tawas City

Nicholas B. Frisch, MD|MBAHip & Knee ReplacementBoard CertifiedOrthopaedic Surgeon

Nicholas B. Frisch, MD|MBA

Dr. Frisch and his dedicated staff believe in creating a very personalized experience with the highest level of service. His practice focuses on minimally invasive joint replacement and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement. Dr. Frisch utilizes efficient pain management pathways that allow for rapid recovery and faster return to normal activity. Select patients may qualify for outpatient joint replacement and go home the same day as surgery. For total hip replacement, Dr. Frisch will perform surgery using either an anterior or mini-posterior approach depending on the individual’s needs.

Dr. Frisch was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Detroit Country Day High School. He attended the University of Vermont for college, Loyola University Chicago for a Master’s in Medical Science and then Tufts University School of Medicine where he earned his MD and MBA in Healthcare Management. While at Tufts Dr. Frisch was awarded the Norman S. Stern MD|MBA Award for excellence in academics and leadership.

Dr. Frisch completed his Orthopaedic Residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. During his time at Ford, he was actively involved in research, winning several local and regional podium presentations. He was equally involved in health care innovation, winning the innovation challenge for “reducing 30-day readmission through technology,” and the Ford Motor Company Connected Health Challenge. Dr. Frisch also won an award for the development of “wireless, wearable sensor technology in health care.” Upon completion of his training at Ford, Dr. Frisch received the Outstanding Resident Award for 2016. Dr. Frisch serves as the Vice Chief of Surgery at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital.

Because of his experience, commitment to patients, education, and continued professional development, Dr. Frisch has earned the distinction of fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has also been selected as a Top Doc 2022 in Metro Detroit by Hour Detroit and dbusiness, Detroit's Premier Business Journal.

Dr. Frisch completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. It was there that he was selected as a Health Policy Fellow for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. As a Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Frisch has been able to actively advocate for legislative agendas that benefit both his patients and the joint replacement community.

Dr. Frisch’s clinical research interests focus on the treatment of hip and knee degenerative disease, implant design, corrosion and perioperative patient optimization. He is also engaged in larger health policy related topics including risk adjustment for value-based reimbursement and systems-based quality care initiatives.

EMPLOYMENT

  • ASCENSION CRITTENTON HOSPITAL, Rochester, MI
    2017 - present
  • ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, Tawas City, MI
    2018 - present

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • AAHKS HEALTH POLICY FELLOWSHIP, Chicago, IL
    2016 - present
  • RUSH ADULT JOINT FELLOWSHIP, Chicago, IL
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
    2016 - 2017
  • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, Detroit, MI
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Resident
    2011 - 2016
  • TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Boston, MA
    MD|MBA in Healthcare Management
    2007 - 2011
  • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
    Master of Arts in Medical Science
    2005 - 2006
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT
    Bachelor of Arts in English - Minor in Chemistry LICENSURES
    1999 - 2003

LICENSURES

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    August 2019 - Present
  • Michigan Medical License & Controlled Substance License
    June 2017
  • Illinois Medical License
    2016 - present
  • Michigan Educational Limited License
    2011 - 2016
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Detroit, MI
    June 2012, May 2013, May 2015
  • Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Provider Conference, Detroit, MI
    May 2012

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Top Doc 2020, 2021 & 2022 in Metro Detroit by Hour Detroit and dbusiness, Detroit's Premier Business Journal
  • Designated as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Orthopedics Best Clinical Article Award - 2016
  • Frisch NB, Nahm N, Khalil JG, Guthrie ST, Charters MA. Short versus Long Cephalomedullary Nail for Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures - Orthopedics, 2016. PMID: 27874910
  • Frisch NB, Evans T, Dobson C, Gibson G, Parsons TW, Mott MP. The Validity of a Rat Model for Analyzing miRNA in Chondrosarcoma
  • Winner Best Poster - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - San Diego, CA - March 2017
  • AAHKS Healthcare Policy Fellowship - 2017-2018
  • Outstanding Resident Award Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit, MI - May 2016
  • Winner Ford Motor Co. Connected Health Challenge - Detroit, MI - June 2016
  • Winner Best Paper Award, Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting - Mackinac Island, MI - June 2016
  • Frisch NB, Taliaferro K, Wessell NM, Ananthasubramaniam K, Brooks K, Silverton CD. Metal Ion-Induced Cardiomyopathy in Dual-Taper Modular THA
  • 2nd Place Paper Award, Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting - Mackinac Island, MI - June 2016
  • Frisch NB, Pepper A, Guthrie ST, Silverton CD. Intraoperative Temperature Monitoring in Hip Fractures
  • Winner Mid-America Orthopaedic Associate Educational Grant - Bonita Springs, FL - April 2016
  • 2nd Place SEMCME Research Forum - Rochester, MI - May 2016
  • Frisch NB, Pepper A, Guthrie ST, Silverton CD. Intraoperative Temperature Monitoring in Hip Fractures
  • Alpha Omega Alpha - Member, Wayne State University School of Medicine - 2014
  • Winner Henry Ford Annual Medical Education Research Forum (Clinical) - Detroit, MI - February 2016
  • Frisch NB, Pepper A, Guthrie ST, Silverton CD. Intraoperative Temperature Monitoring in Hip Fractures
  • Winner Henry Ford Annual Medical Education Research Forum (Basic Science) - Detroit, MI - February 2016
  • Frisch NB, Lynch J, Banglmaier RF, Silverton CD. The Effect of Impact Location on Force Transmission to the Modular Junctions of Dual-Taper Modular Hip Implants
  • Winner of Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Research Symposium - Birmingham, MI - May 2015
  • Frisch NB, Wessell NM, Charters MA, Goldstein A, Cann B, Silverton CD. Impact of Body Mass Index on Blood Transfusion in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
  • Winner of Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Research Symposium - Birmingham, MI - May 2014
  • Frisch NB, Charters MA, Sikora-Klak J, Banglmairer RF, Oravec DJ, Silverton CD. Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femur Fracture: A Biomechanical Analysis of Cerclage Fixation
  • Winner of Henry Ford Health System Research Symposium in Epidemiology - Detroit, MI - May 2014
  • Frisch NB, Charters M, Dobson C, Les C, Hoegler J, Hakeos W, Guthrie T. Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: How Time To Surgery and Comorbidities Affect Mortality
  • Winner of Edward D. Henderson, M.D. Physician in Training Award, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting - San Antonio, TX - April 2014
  • Charters MA, Frisch NB, Wessell NM, Sikora-Klak J, Yu S, Jeffries JJ, Les CM, Silverton CD, Laker M. Rivaroxaban versus Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
  • Winner $10K Henry Ford Innovation Institute Challenge - reducing 30 day readmissions through technology - 2013
  • $2500 Henry Ford Innovation Institute Challenge - wireless, wearable sensor technology in healthcare - 2014
  • Norman S. Stern MD|MBA Award, Tufts University School of Medicine - 2011
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of Vermont - 2003
  • English Departmental Honors - 2003
  • NCAA Division I Academic Honor Roll - 2000 & 2001
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars - 2001
  • Golden Key International Honor Society - 2001
  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society - 2000

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • MAOA Annual Meeting
    2021
  • AAHKS Annual Meeting -Virtual Session Moderation for Session Six, Primary Hip Arthroplasty and Metal Corrosion
    2020
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
    2020
  • AAHKS Legislative retreat
    2020
  • AAHKS Spring Meeting
    2019, 2020
  • AAHKS Annual Meeting
    2019, 2020
  • MAOA Annual Meeting
    2020
  • AAOS Annual Meeting
    2019, 2020
  • National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference, Washington D.C.
    June 2018
  • AAHKS Leadership Retreat, Miami, FL
    May 2018
  • International Congress for Joint Replacement Hip and Knee Course, Vail, CO
    February 2018
  • AAHKS Legislative Retreat, Washington D.C.
    February 2018
  • AMA National Advocacy Committee Meeting, Washington D.C.
    February 2017
  • 9th Annual Joint Replacement Fellows Symposium, Vail, CO
    January 2017
  • AAHKS Spring Meeting
    May 2017, 2018
  • AAHKS Annual Meeting
    2014, 2016, 2017
  • AAOS Annual Meeting
    2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
  • AAOS Board Review
    2016
  • Miller Board Review
    2016
  • MAOA Annual Meeting
    2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
  • AANA Fundamentals in Arthroscopy Course, Chicago, IL
    January 2014
  • AAHKS Residency Course, Dallas, TX
    November 2013
  • ISTA Annual Meeting
    2013, 2015
  • Dallas Short Course – Orthotics and Prosthetics, Dallas, TX
    October 2013
  • Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Mackinac Island, MI
    June 2013
  • AO Basic Fracture Course, Charlotte, NC
    January 2013

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

  • Ascension Crittenton Optimization Clinic Committee
    2018 - Present
  • MARCQI Representative – Bald Mountain Surgery Center
    2017 - Present
  • Orthopaedic Joint Surgery Power Plan Committee
    2017 - Present
  • Physician Advisory Committee, Crittenton Hospital
    2017 - Present
  • Reviewer – Journal of Arthroplasty
    2017 - Present
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine Research Forum, Judge
    2016
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Resident Admissions Committee
    2016
  • Mayo Clinic Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Committee, Reviewer
    2014
  • HFHS EPIC Physician Readiness Committee
    2013-2014
  • HFHS House Officer Council, Representative
    2012 - 2013
  • HFHS Department of Orthopaedics Bundled Payment Pilot Committee
    2011 – 2013
  • HFHS Quality Exposition Competition, Judge
    November 2012
  • MD/MBA Program Director Search Committee
    2010 – 2011

PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

  • 3M, Maplewood, MN
    Physician Advisor
    September 2016 – Present
  • miROM, LLC, Detroit, MI
    Co-Founder
    Develop and design sensor technology for musculoskeletal injury prevention and rehabilitation
    September 2016 – Present
  • MD|MBA Network, Boston, MA
    Co-Founder
    Developed business plan and ascertained funding for launch of MD|MBA Network – a fully functional web-based
    platform for collaboration between MD/MBA alumni, faculty, administration and current students
    Designed web-based platform, managed platform construction and coordinated with faculty and administration,
    orchestrating official Network launch event at Tufts University School of Medicine
    September 2008 – June 2012
  • Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
    Consultant
    Benchmarked and proposed a curriculum for a Leadership Education Program designed for new physician
    executives/leaders at Tufts Medical Center
    Created Program’s teaching structure and content through collaboration with administrators and faculty at Tufts
    University and Brandies Heller School of Healthcare Management
    April 2010 – June 2011
  • Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization, Boston, MA
    Consultant
    Conducted market research for proposed business development models
    Proposed strategies to optimize service delivery based on market analysis
    November 2009 – March 2010
  • Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
    Consultant
    Researched and provided strategic analysis of new business development protocols for medical universities, academic
    medical centers and device/pharmaceutical companies
    Proposed and presented potential Tufts Medical Center-specific models for new business development
    August 2008 – January 2009
  • Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
    Consultant
    Reviewed evidence-based medicine, provider perspectives, competitor positions and Tufts Health Plan data on total joint replacement
    Provided consolidated review of clinical decision-making processes and developed potential medical policy and
    management strategies surrounding total joint replacement
    May – November 2008
  • Tufts Health Plan, Watertown, MA
    Consultant
    Developed a business plan for a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Family Medicine
    Analyzed process flow for the Department of Orthopaedics at the Cambridge Campus
    June – August 2007
  • Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
    Consultant
    Developed a business plan for a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Family Medicine
    Analyzed process flow for the Department of Orthopaedics at the Cambridge Campus
    June – August 2007

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windsurfing ∙ kiteboarding ∙ skiing ∙ lacrosse ∙ hunting ∙ fishing

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Nicholas B Frisch, MD|MBA

Ascension LaMacchia
Orthopaedic Institute

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Rochester, MI 48307

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Credibility Links

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  • Michigan Institute for Advanced Surgery Center
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