
Nigel N. Hsu, MD
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nigel N. Hsu
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Nigel N. Hsu, M.D., is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore and Howard County areas. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hsu specializes in comprehensive surgical care of the foot and ankle. He is an expert in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity correction, foot and ankle arthritis, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities and fracture care. Dr. Hsu employs the latest technology in total ankle arthroplasty and minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Hsu completed his orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Prior to that, he earned his medical degree and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He graduated with honors in chemistry and studio art from Dartmouth College.
Dr. Hsu has authored numerous publications, book chapters and has presented research nationally. He is an accomplished artist and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Selected Publications
Hsu N, Tan EW, Miller SD. Dual Semitendinosus Allograft Reconstruction of Large Defects in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy. Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
Jain A, Sullivan BT, Hassanzadeh H, Hsu NN, Sponseller PD. Posterolateral Diskectomies for Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformities. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Aug;43(16):1139-1145. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002525. PMID: 29227364
Lee RJ, Hsu NN, Lenz CM, Leet AI. Does obesity affect fracture healing in children? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Apr;471(4):1208-13. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2626-7. PMID: 23054519
Thakkar SC, Hsu N, Hasenboehler EA. Knee Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction With Complete Extensor Allograft After Failure of Patellar Tendon Repair. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Jun;44(6):E199-203. PMID: 26047006
Weber KL, Doucet M, Shaner A, Hsu N, Huang D, Fogel J, Kominsky SL. MIP-1δ activates NFATc1 and enhances osteoclastogenesis: involvement of both PLCγ2 and NFκB signaling. PLoS One. 2012;7(7):e40799. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040799. Epub 2012 Jul 9. PMID: 22792407
Honors
- AOFAS Resident Scholar, 1/1/15
- Sellard Travel Grant, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/09
- Dean's Research Grant, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/09
Lectures & Presentations
Management Of Acute Ruptures Of The Achilles Tendon - Healing The Achilles' Heel, Scientific Exhibit, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/1/16
Memberships
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Maryland Orthopaedic Association
- Dartmouth College Alumni Association
- Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Activities
Johns Hopkins University Collegiate Lacrosse, Sideline Physician, 1/1/13 - 12/31/17
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-546-1576
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2018
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2012
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
254 ratings, 89 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
I cannot say enough about Dr. Hsu. He is so knowledgeable, always a good listener & really tries to explain things so I can understand them. I'm so grateful to have had him as the surgeon for my ankle surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Pleasant, easy to talk to and explained everything clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
The provider explained everything in details and eased my mine about my upcoming surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Great doctor surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very happy with the care and consideration from this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Hsu, has excellent bedside manner. He was caring and sensitive to my needs and explained my surgery and after care completely. My first follow-up appointment was exactly as he said it would be. I experienced some anxiety after the doctor had finished my exam, the nurses called him back into the exam room and without hesitation he came to check on me to ensure I was ok.I really appreciated his concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Great listener. Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Excellent knowledge and manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
It was good visit with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Hsu is a very thoughtful and caring surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Hsu was fantastic! He gave me great options for my foot that the other specialist did not.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Hsu is an exceptional doctor! He is thorough and very detailed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Professional, responsive and friendly. A few weeks prior at Howard County General, he did a great job with my leg, ordered a CT which found another break besides those from the X-rays and did a great job with the surgery to fix everything. I appreciate his quick responses to questions on portal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Hsu is the kindest, most competent medical professional I have ever dealt with. He always listens to my concerns and addresses every single question I ask him. I cannot say enough positive words about every one of my experiences with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
I had a very good visit with Dr. Hsu.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Hsu provides excellent care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Is sometimes not very forthcoming with the necessary treatment options. I Have to kind of dig out what my treatment options are from my own questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
I am so thankful dr Hsu validated my concerns with my ankle and got me in quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Hsu was knowledgeable, professional and explained my injury and the recommended treatment approach in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Very informative, caring of my situation in which made me feel better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Hsu is very thorough and very respectful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Very through and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Hsu was very attentive to me and my ankle injury and acted quickly to get me scheduled for surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Explained everything in detail. Listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Hsu does great work, and has an excellent rapport with his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Hsu,Seems to be a caring and thoughtful .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Hsu is the best orthopedic specialist and he is the only person that I trust to do any kind of procedures with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Hsu is an outstanding physician. He's caring, understanding and kind. Our visits are never rushed. I have and will continue to recommend Dr Hsu to everyone I know in need of foot and ankle care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Excellent doctor. Read x-rays and MRI explaining them in detail to me. Provided info about continued healing, Was knowledgeable and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I would highly recommend this provider to those who need his expertise. He is extremely knowledgeable and also took the time to understand me and my lifestyle, taking that into account when formulating and explaining a path to recovery. I have rarely felt so comfortable at a new provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Hsu is an exceptionally professional, empathetic and articulate physician dedicated to finding a strategy to address my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Hsu has been amazing from my first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Very knowledgable - and esp. Patient. I really appreciate his willingness to follow up on email questions, so helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent. Great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
He was very kind and helpful providing information about what the best procedure would be for my injury. He talked me through what was going to happen and helped me understand the benefits and risks of my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Hsu was professional snd friendly. He did not make me feel like I was infringing on his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr Hsu is always very professional and explains everything going on with my Achilles heel.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Great. Understands the uniqueness of my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr.Hsu is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Doctor Hsu was very helpful in explaining the current condition of my wrist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Very good Doctor, thorough exam and good alternatives.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Hsu is skilled, attentive, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr. Hsu is very knowledgeable and patient centered.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
More time should be spent for first post op visit. The Dr needs to be more informative and verbal about post op health expectations, potential hazards and risks, timeline recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
He was wonderful. Listened, cared, did not rush me through my many questions. He also suggested one thing the prior doc from Ortho MD did not. He wants me to take a baby aspirin while my broken foot is in a boot. Ortho MD did not think of that!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Great listener and chair side manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Provider was knowledgeable and concern about my injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr, Hsu is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Skilled, attentive, courteous, kind
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
No have or provided enough time with patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
It was a referral from my therapist, and he was very exceptional, I was very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Very kindly and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Hsu was very knowledgeable. He showed me my X-Rays and explained them. He also explained what surgery I would need and how long the recovery process is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Hsu was very helpful in helping me understand my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Good listener. I felt my needs were met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
One of Hopkins best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
He's an outstanding doctor!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Hsu has always been very supportive and given great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Everyone was very helpful, cheerful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
He listened which is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Hsu made me feel very comfortable. He was very professional, supportive and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Hsu is a superlative physician: excellent training, a caring and good listener, and one who Inspires confidence and comfort In his care of you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Hsu has proven to be a terrific surgeon and is also a very nice man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Hsu is outstanding .I have been able to walk without discomfort for at least three months, well beyond expected date of recovery .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Hsu is very comprehensive in explaining procedures , listens carefully and answers questions completely. He is very good in my opinion- the best!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Hsu came highly recommended so I was happy to get an appointment. He seemed friendly and knowledgeable, although our appointment was brief.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Hsu is one of The Best! Would Highly Recommend him to Family and Friends!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
The doctor was great!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I never saw the provider. After waiting 45 minutes, I gave up and left.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Very knowledgeable provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Wonderful experience so far .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Knowledgeable, Kind, Patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Calm, knowledgeable and assuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Hsu is an ambassador for surgeons and a wonderful example of how to care for a patient. He is very responsive, thoughtful, ensures all of my questions are answered, and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Hsu is an extraordinary doctor. I trust his judgment and feel safe in his care. He's very personable and makes me feel calm, heard, and genuinely cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Very thorough; easy to converse with. Provided clear explanations and expectatiobs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
The provider was good but some how impersonal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Very kind, informative, efficient, took time to truly provide me with clear explanations of my condition