Nicolas Piuzzi

Nicolas Piuzzi, MD, is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon located at 1730 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, United States. As a specialist in adult joint reconstruction at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Piuzzi brings extensive expertise in primary and revision total hip and knee procedures. His practice focuses on treating conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, arthrofibrosis, osteolysis, periprosthetic infections, and periprosthetic fractures.

Dr. Piuzzi serves as the Director of Cleveland Clinic Adult Joint Reconstruction Research (CCARR), leading a world-renowned team in arthroplasty research. This team is highly productive, publishing over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts annually and conducting numerous clinical trials. The research group, supported by several funding sources, includes a dedicated staff team of program managers, data analysts, research coordinators, and research fellows.

In addition to his clinical and research roles, Dr. Piuzzi is committed to advancing the field of orthopaedics through leadership, advocacy, and education. He mentors medical students, residents, and fellows and is actively involved in several professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). His contributions to the field have been recognized with multiple awards, including the AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program Award and the OREF/Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Clinical Practice Award.

Dr. Piuzzi completed his medical education at Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires and his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. He further specialized with a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Orthopaedic Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies.

Patients seeking Dr. Piuzzi’s expertise can find him at multiple Cleveland Clinic locations, including the main campus on E. 100th Street, Garfield Heights, and Willoughby Hills. The Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive list of accepted insurance plans and options for purchasing managed care plans.

Dr. Piuzzi's practice is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care, supported by his extensive research and collaboration with the medical industry. He ensures transparency and integrity in his professional relationships, adhering to Cleveland Clinic's policies on consulting, speaking engagements, and potential conflicts of interest.

For more information on Dr. Piuzzi's practice, directions to his various clinic locations, and details on accepted insurance plans, patients are encouraged to visit the Cleveland Clinic's website.