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  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 35 years of experience
  • Carolina Shoulder & Knee Specialists 810 Mallet Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
  • (803) 419-6646

Brief Intro

Dr. KEVIN NAHIGIAN, MD is a BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONDr. Nahigian earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster, his Master's Degree in Human Physiology from Georgetown University, and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.He completed a general surgery internship at the University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve. Dr. Nahigian also completed a five year Orthopedic Surgery residing at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, Dr. Nahigian trained as a fellow in shoulder and knee reconstruction at Winters Orthopedics in Orlando, Florida.He is a fellow and Board Certified with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and also belongs to the South Carolina Orthopedic Association and Southern Orthopedic Association.CAROLINA SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALISTSQuality, personalized treatment for a wide range of orthopedic needs.Arthroscopic Shoulder & Knee SurgeryRotator Cuff SurgeryTENEX (Plantar Fasciitis and Tennis Elbow)Knee and Shoulder Replacement SurgeryAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ReconstructionCartilage Implantation (MACI)Wrist and Elbow ArthroscopyBunions and Foot DeformitiesHand and Carpal Tunnel SurgeryArthritis ManagementViscosupplementation (Knee Gel)Elbow ReconstructionWe offer a wide variety of orthopedic treatments, including our Custom Total Joint Program. Each treatment is personalized and designed to get you back to a pain-free, enjoyable lifestyle. We are demanding with our patients because we want you to have a great outcome!

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder, Winters Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - 1997

RESIDENCY

Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital - 1996

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School of Medicine - 1990

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Carolina Shoulder & Knee Specialists
  • 810 Mallet Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
  • Mon:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:Closed
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
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Conditions Addressed

  • AC Joint Separation
  • Achilles Tears (Acute and Chronic)
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • ACL Injuries
  • ACL Tears
  • Arm Pain
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Baker’s cysts
  • Biceps Tendon Rupture
  • Bone fracture and soft tissue damage
  • Bow Legs
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Cartilage Defect
  • Cartilage Tear
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Clavicle fractures
  • De Quervain tenosynovitis
  • Elbow Pain
  • Epicondylitis
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Hallux Rigidus (big toe)
  • Bunions
  • Knee Arthritis
  • Knee Pain
  • Knock Knees
  • Labral tears
  • Knee Cartilage Lesions
  • Knee Fractures
  • Knee Injury
  • Ligament Tears
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Ruptures
  • Muscle Sprains
  • Muscle Strains
  • Muscle Tendon Injuries
  • Patella Tendonitis
  • Patellar Dislocation
  • Patella Fracture
  • Patellar Tendon Tear
  • Patellofemoral Instability
  • Patellofemoral Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Quad Strain
  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
  • Runners Injuries
  • Runners Knee
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Scapular Pain
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Fractures
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Shoulder instability
  • Shoulder labrum
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder rotator cuff
  • SLAP Repair
  • SLAP Tear
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
  • Wrist Cyst
  • Bursitis
  • Elbow Impingement
  • Elbow Instability
  • Hammertoes
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • MCL Injury
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Osteoarthritis
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Procedures Performed

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Anthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Anthroscopy of the Elbow
  • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
  • Arthroscopic and Open Knee Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Arthroscopy of the Elbow
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
  • Cubital Tunnel Surgery
  • Cubital Tunnel Release
  • Hallux Limitus / Rigidus
  • Hammertoe Surgery
  • Joint & Ligament Injections
  • Knee ACL surgery
  • Knee Cartilage Surgery
  • Knee Injection
  • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
  • Knee meniscus surgery
  • Knee Reconstruction
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Resurfacing
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Tendon Reconstruction
  • Labrum Repair
  • MCL Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Meniscus tear
  • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • PCL Reconstruction
  • Reverse shoulder replacement surgery
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder impingement surgery
  • Shoulder labral repair
  • Shoulder rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder Separation
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Tenex (Percutaneous Tenotomy)
  • Workers Compensation
  • 3-D imaging
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc.
  • Medicaid
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Humana
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Priority Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
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