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Dr. Nicholas Ahsan Abidi, MD

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 95010
(408) 412-8100

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Nicholas Abidi attended Ursinus College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Honors in Chemistry. He went on to receive his Medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed a fellowship in Molecular Biology with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Abidi returned to the Philadelphia area for his Residency at The Rothman Insitute at Thomas Jefferson and Pennsylvania Hospitals. He completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh before becoming an associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Rothman Institute @ Jefferson from 1997-2000. He has practiced in the South Bay area since 2000. He has offices in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. Dr. Abidi has served as the President of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society as well as an editor or reviewer for many peer reviewed Orthopaedic Surgery publications. He is active on many committees of the AAOS and AOFAS. His practice focuses on lower extremity reconstructive surgery. He routinely performs minimally invasive anterior approach total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacements as well as total ankle arthroplasty. Reviewer or Associate Editor: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Journal of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Journal of Trauma Orthopaedic Clinics of North America Foot and Ankle International Dr. Abidi has been elected as a member of the following professional orthopaedic societies: AAOS (www.aaos.org), AOFAS (www.AOFAS.org), OTA (www.ota.org) and AAHKS ( www.aahks.org).

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Health Center Of Pittsburgh

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania - 1991

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine
4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 95010
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Rotator cuff syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Bunions
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Lateral Epicondylitis
Spinal Stenosis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage

Procedures Performed

Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Knee Arthroscopy
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Bunion Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy

Insurance Accepted

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

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Transamerica
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Aetna
Valley Health Plan
State Farm
GEHA
Western Health Advantage
Tricare
Partnership HealthPlan of California
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medica
Contra Costa Health Plan
Brand New Day
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Aspire Health Plan
Health Alliance
Hometown Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Allegiance Life and Health
CHAMPVA
Mutual of Omaha
Magellan Health
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
Central California Alliance for Health

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99