Nishant Dwivedi, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical and non-surgical care of hand and upper extremity conditions. His clinical practice focuses on cutting-edge treatment of degenerative and traumatic hand, wrist, and elbow conditions including arthritis, fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture, joint replacement, microsurgery, and minimally invasive techniques including arthroscopy. Dr. Dwivedi also has a special interest in the management of peripheral nerve compressive neuropathies including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and lower extremity nerve compression.
Dr. Dwivedi attended medical school in Boston, MA where he met his wife Mollie, a Minnesota native. Following medical school, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis. While in surgical residency, Dr. Dwivedi had the opportunity to complete additional training focusing on microsurgery at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, India, an international leader in upper extremity trauma care and microsurgery. He then completed a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, a nationally renowned center for comprehensive care of upper extremity conditions in both adults and children.
Dr. Dwivedi strongly believes in compassionate, patient-centered care as the cornerstone of surgical practice. He strives to truly understand each patient’s concerns and individual goals in order to form a personalized treatment plan to help patients return to optimal health and activity. Maintaining surgical excellence, shared decision-making, and connecting meaningfully with his patients are guiding principles of his practice.
Clinical Interest
Hand care, including fracture care, ligament and tendon injuries, hand arthritis, thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis, mucous and ganglion cysts, ligament and tendon injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, nerve injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand procedures, including open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of hand and finger fractures, malunions, and nonunions; closed reduction and percutaneous fixation (CRPF) of hand and finger fractures; ligament repair and reconstruction; Dupuytren’s partial palmar fasciectomy, Xiaflex infection, and needle aponeurotomy; excision of hand masses (eg. mucous and ganglion cysts); joint fusion; small joint replacement; thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty using ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI), suture suspensionplasty, and mini-tightrope techniques; tendon repair and transfer, A1 pulley release for trigger finger; nerve repair – primary, autograft, and allograft repair. In-office wide-awake, local-anesthesia no-tourniquet (WALANT) procedures including: trigger finger release, mucous or ganglion cyst excision, mass excision, DeQuervain’s release.
Wrist Care, including wrist and forearm fracture care, wrist arthritis, DRUJ arthritis, carpal instability, ligament and tendon injuries, and excision of wrist masses (eg. ganglion cysts)
Wrist procedures, including open reduction and screw fixation (ORIF) of scaphoid fractures, scaphoid nonunion repair with bone grafting, proximal row carpectomy, scaphoid excision and 4-corner fusion, total wrist fusion; complex distal radius and ulna fractures, forearm fractures, and carpal fractures; Scapholunate ligament repair and reconstruction; minimally-invasive wrist arthroscopy; TFCC repair; DRUJ arthritis treatment; wrist mass excision (eg. ganglion cysts); carpal tunnel release – primary and revision, open and endoscopic. In-office wide-awake local-anesthesia, no-tourniquet (WALANT) procedures including: mini-open carpal tunnel release.
Nerve care, including primary and recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, primary and recurrent cubital tunnel syndrome, proximal median nerve compression, radial tunnel syndrome, hand and wrist nerve injuries, lower extremity nerve compression
Nerve procedures, including carpal tunnel release – primary and revision, open and endoscopic; proximal median nerve decompression; radial tunnel decompression; cubital tunnel decompression – primary and revision, anterior ulnar nerve transposition; nerve repair – primary, autograft, and allograft repair; common peroneal nerve decompression; tarsal tunnel decompression
Elbow care, including management of olecranon fractures, radial head and neck fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, lateral and medial epicondylitis, and cubital tunnel syndrome
Elbow procedures, including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of olecranon fractures, radial head and neck fractures; radial head replacement; ligament and tendon repair; lateral epicondylitis debridement; cubital tunnel decompression – primary and revision
Shoulder care, including fracture care and rotator cuff tears
Shoulder procedures, including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of clavicle (collarbone) and shoulder fractures, shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression, distal clavicle excision, and rotator cuff repair
Ankle care, including management of ankle fractures
Ankle procedures, including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures
Education
Certification
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Allina Health Mercy Hospital
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center at Maple Grove
North Memorial & Maple Grove Hospitals
Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center
Professional Affiliations
American Association for Hand Surgery, Candidate Member (2023-Present)
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member (2021-Present)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2018-Present)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2017-Present)
American Medical Association (2014-Present)
Achievements & Awards
Annual “Best Paper Award 2023” Journal of Hand Surgery (GO) for most exceptional published article,“Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction/Suspensionplasty Compared to Suture Tape Suspensionplasty for the Surgical Treatment of Advanced Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis(2024)
AAHS Candidate Membership, American Association for Hand Surgery (2023)
ASSH Candidate Membership, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2021)
Magna Cum Laude, Boston University School of Medicine (2018)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2017)
Eli Shapiro Academy in Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine (2017)
Dean’s Scholarship, Boston University School of Medicine (2014 – 2018)
Summa Cum Laude, Boston University (2015)
Program Award for Excellence, Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program, Boston University (2015)
Medical Student Summer Research Program Grant, Boston University School of Medicine (2015)
Joslin Research Summer Student Internship, Joslin Diabetes Center (2014)
Early Career Research Excellence Award, Washington State University (2010)
President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Washington State University (2010)
Staff
Erin E.
Care Coordinator
Patient Testimonials
June 26, 2025
Judy L.
We had an outstanding experience with Dr. Dwivedi as our hand surgeon. From the very first appointment, he demonstrated an exceptional bedside manner—kind, patient, and genuinely caring. He took the time to explain the procedure in clear, easy-to-understand terms and made sure all our questions were answered thoroughly.
What truly stood out was how detailed he was in preparing us for both the surgery and the recovery process. He walked us through exactly what to expect, which helped ease a lot of anxiety and allowed us to feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Dr. Dwivedi is not only a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon but also incredibly friendly and approachable. His positive attitude and professionalism made a stressful situation much easier to handle. We’re so grateful for the excellent care and would highly recommend him to anyone needing hand surgery.
June 23, 2025
Roger P.
Dr. Dwivedi is a wonderful doctor. He did everything perfectly!
June 23, 2025
Peter M.
I had a very positive experience with Dr. Dwivedi. Everything went very smoothly. Dr. Dwivedi is a good listener. He is very thorough when it comes to figuring out the best treatment and care for me. I feel I have fully healed thanks to him.
June 23, 2025
Dan A.
Dr. Dwivedi is amazing. I had a very positive experience with my hand surgery. I feel I am completely healed and have gained back my strength. I have had other surgeries in the past, and I truly can say out of all the surgeons I have had, Dr. Dwivedi is the most compassionate doctor of them all. You can tell that he truly cares about his patients. He is the best in the business!
June 23, 2025
Justin P.
Overall, I have had a very positive experience with Dr. Dwivedi and his Team. Even though it has been a long process determining the cause of my symptoms, I feel Dr. Dwivedi was always on top of my care. He helped me obtain the resources I needed.
June 23, 2025
Annah R.
I have had a very positive experience with my surgery from Dr. Dwivedi. I feel like he always listened to my concerns and provided good care.
June 23, 2025
Kathleen N.
I had a great experience with Dr. Dwivedi. He is a very considerate and caring doctor. He is also very knowledgeable and thorough. Dr. Dwivedi educated me and explained the process about my care and surgery, and made sure it was easy for me to follow very easy. He addressed all of my questions with patience and understanding. I felt very comfortable and confident going into surgery and knowing I was receiving the best care possible. He even followed up with me directly the day of surgery with a phone call to make sure I was doing okay and to address any questions I had. I highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi!
June 23, 2025
Gregory B.
I was thrilled with my experience from Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Dwivedi. He explained my treatment options thoroughly and I never felt pressured to make a decision about my care. He has an excellent bedside manner, and the day of surgery went very well. The staff at the surgery center was phenomenal. I cannot say enough positive things!
June 23, 2025
Paula S.
Dr. Dwivedi is awesome! He explained things very well and I felt comfortable going into surgery. He also assured me he was available to answer any questions I had before or after surgery. I had a great experience with Dr. Dwivedi and TCO. It is a great place to be, and I would highly recommend both. I was very impressed!
June 11, 2025
Tom P.
Dr. Dwivedi is a pleasant and informative physician, as well as a very skilled surgeon. He informed me of the post-surgical discomfort, the time needed for healing and physical therapy, as well as the likely outcome after one year. I would highly recommend him.
May 19, 2025
Lawrence L.
Dr. Nishant Dwivedi did such a great job explaining my situation for severe carpal tunnel, which I had thought was from my previous knee surgery. I am really pleased with him and my hand therapist. I followed his recommendations, and I now have equal strength in both hands. He is a very good listener. Overall, it was a really good experience.
May 19, 2025
Linda L.
I had a very good experience overall. After having surgery for trigger finger, my symptoms have completely gone away. Dr. Nishant Dwivedi is a great listener. I would highly recommend him!
May 7, 2025
Cheri W.
Dr. Nishant Dwivedi was amazing! My adult son, Nate, fell and broke both wrists. Both were severely damaged. We met with Dr. Dwivedi for a consultation and scheduled surgery which was quite extensive. I was so impressed with Dr. Dwivedi’s bedside manner. He was polite and patient in answering all our questions. He did not rush and was very thorough in explaining the surgical process. Nate is recovering well and his X-rays after surgery were very favorable thanks to the skilled hands of Dr. Dwivedi. Thank you!
April 29, 2025
Makenzie W.
My daughter had surgery with Dr. Dwivedi to repair her right thumb fracture after she was involved in a car accident. During the many visits we had with him, my husband and I both think that Dr. Dwivedi’s bedside manner was beyond amazing. We absolutely love him! He is beyond the best of the best. He takes his time with patients and is wonderful! We would definitely recommend him.
April 27, 2025
Jessica H.
I had made an appointment in December 2024 for surgery with a general Orthopedic surgeon for my right thumb joint due to arthritis. He had quickly described the surgery to me, and I asked him if he thought I could have both thumbs done by the end of the year. He said that he thought it should be fine. I had made an appointment with Dr. Dwivedi to talk about surgery for my left thumb joint, since the original surgeon didn’t have any openings.
My first impression of Dr. Dwivedi was that he was warm, caring, and gentle. He took his time explaining the surgery, the Ligament Reconstruction, and the Tendon Interposition (LRTI) in a detailed way that I fully understood what to expect. He highly recommended that I did not get both thumbs done so close together. With his thorough explanation, I understood and agreed. I chose to reschedule my original surgery for my right thumb with Dr. Dwivedi and I couldn’t have been happier. I was nervous the day of the surgery, but he was upbeat, calm, and reassuring. I trusted him completely. The night of the surgery, he even called me to see how I was doing.
I am a person who asks a lot of questions until I fully understand things and he was very patient. He seemed happy and excited to share his knowledge with me. My husband and I could tell that he is passionate with his job and takes pride in his work. Every appointment, I was met with his gentle handshake, warm smile, and friendly demeanor. My sister works at the surgery center where the surgery was performed, and she has heard so many great things about him. My hand therapist also said she has heard the same about Dr. Dwivedi. I am so thankful that I chose to have the surgery performed by Dr. Dwivedi! I would highly recommend him and will have him do my left hand sometime this year.
March 26, 2025
Daniel P.
I had surgery with Dr. Dwivedi to transfer a tendon to my thumb after a tendon ruptured and I couldn’t move my thumb. I had a really great experience with Dr. Dwivedi and the healing went great. Dr. Dwivedi is an excellent surgeon who is caring and thorough during all his follow-up visits. He is a polite and courteous surgeon who cares about his patients. I had a great time with therapy after my surgery, and I also realized that the quality of a surgeon is most important for recovery. I would highly recommend TCO for any orthopedic issues.
March 21, 2025
Doug R.
I had work done on both wrists at different times. My quality of life has improved immensely. TCO is the place to go.
February 22, 2025
Linda W.
Although my index finger had been bent by arthritis for a few years, the pain was new. Pain escalated until the slightest bump felt like shards of glass in my finger. I was referred to Dr. Nishant Dwivedi by Melissa Olson, hand therapist.
At my first appointment, Dr. Dwivedi showed me the x-rays and explained no therapy or splint would help, and that I needed surgery. A few weeks later, Dr. Dwivedi fused a joint in my finger. I have not had even the slightest pain since surgery. My finger is straight and pain free! Melissa taught me several exercises and massage therapies, which kept the incision soft and gave me great range of motion in that finger. It’s amazing how the absence of pain in one finger can make every day so much better!
