Thomas J. Nordstrom, MD, has expertise in general orthopedic care for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Nordstrom’s expertise includes hand, foot and ankle injuries as well as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and bunions. He also specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee replacement and hip replacement.

Before he joined Summit Medical Group, Dr. Nordstrom, practiced privately with the Center for Orthopedic Care in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He has been Chief of the Somerset Medical Center Division of Orthopedics, a staff physician for Somerset Medical Center. Dr. Nordstrom also has been a clinical instructor for the Somerset Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program.

Dr. Nordstrom has been Team Physician for Bridgewater High School and Varsity Football Team Physician for Somerville High School. He has been a sports consultant for Somerville Immaculata High School and Tour of Somerville Bicycle Races.

Dr. Nordstrom is the co-author of articles published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, the New Jersey Medical Society, the Somerset County Medical Society, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Association, the Irish-American Orthopaedic Society, the American College of Physician Executives and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

“My interest in orthopedics began as a child when I witnessed the treatment and recovery of my brother’s injured knee. Impressed with the doctor’s ability to quickly relieve pain and restore my brother’s knee function, I was eager to follow the long and worthwhile path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon.” The child of a gym teacher, Dr. Nordstrom has always participated in sports. He is a black-belt Taekwondo student. In addition, he participates in local tennis tournaments and leagues as well as National Tennis Association tournaments. For these reasons, he understands the demands on athletes’ bodies and how important it is for athletes of all levels to regain function after an injury. He notes, “In addition to the honor of treating professional athletes, I find it gratifying to treat local athletes of all ages and levels. Listening carefully to my patients’ concerns and needs helps me diagnose them, effectively treat them, and get them back in action as quickly as possible!”

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