Nicholas A. Pulos, M.D.

Nicholas Pulos, M.D., is an orthopedic hand and microvascular surgeon with special interest in pediatric upper extremity injuries and congenital differences. His clinical focus includes:

• Providing comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of congenital hand and upper extremity differences.
• Upper extremity reconstruction in patients with brachial plexus injuries.
• Expertise in the management of complex upper extremity bone, soft tissue and nerve injuries.
• Promoting wide awake hand surgery including incisionless ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release.
• Using multimodal pain strategies to maximize comfort and minimize opioid use following surgery.

As a hand surgeon in United States Navy Reserves, Dr. Pulos previously served at Naval Medical Center San Diego and deployed to Afghanistan as part of NATO's Resolute Support Mission.

Dr. Pulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics has authored dozens of journal articles and book chapters on the treatment of adult and pediatric upper extremity conditions. His basic science interests include understanding the effect of nerve injuries on limb growth.

Dr. Pulos is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), and a candidate member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). He is passionate about resident education, mentoring, and training the next generation of orthopedic and hand surgeons.