Dr. Nanson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the direct anterior approach, one of the minimally invasive techniques used in hip replacement surgery. He is trained and certified in robotic-assisted Mako partial knee resurfacing and total knee and hip replacements.

Dr. Nanson completed his undergraduate studies and a master’s in Public Health at the University of Arizona. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Then, he completed a surgery residency program at Phoenix Orthopedic Surgery followed by an orthopedic residency program at the University of Arizona in Tucson. In addition, Dr. Nanson completed an adult reconstructive surgery fellowship program at OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte North Carolina.

Dr. Nanson is a native Oregonian and his favorite recreational activities include golf, skiing, hiking, and cycling. He enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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Specialties

Adult Joint Reconstruction

Robotic Knee Replacement

Outpatient Joint Replacement

Total Knee Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

Knee Revision Surgery

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George G.

Dr. Nanson has been my doctor for 10+ years and I wouldn’t want anyone else working on me. Not only is his expertise of the highest in his field, he is also very personable and gets to know his patients beyond the physical aspect.

George G.

Lauren L.

I set up an appointment with Dr. Nanson because according to my regular orthopedist, Dr. Nanson is the guru of anterior hip replacement surgery.

Lauren L.

Randy R.

Dr. Nanson has given me a quality of care that is leaps above my routine medical experiences.

Randy R.

Ashley L.

Dr. Christopher Nanson did my total hip replacement. The staff was amazing, polite, and friendly, and extremely professional in every way.

Ashley L.