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

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.

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

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

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

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 - present
Orthopaedic Trauma Association 2019 - present
Alpha Omega Alpha 2014 - present
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 2014 - present
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 2015 - present
Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011 – present
Michigan Orthopaedic Society 2012 - present
American Medical Association 2011 - present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011 - present

Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 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
2^nd 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
2^nd 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