Kyle Ryan Nelman, M.D.
Kyle R. Nelman, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Dr. Nelman specializes in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, and total joint replacement surgery. He and his caring staff provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art orthopedic care and are dedicated to relieving pain, restoring function, and providing an excellent patient experience.
Education
- 1996-2000 Bachelor of Science, Otterbein College, Life Science
- 2001-2005 Doctor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Post Graduate Education and Training
- 2005-2006, Internship: Summa Health Systems, Akron OH
- 2006-2010, Orthopaedic Residency: Summa Health Systems, Akron OH
- 2010-2011, Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Sports Clinic, Laguna Hills, Ca
Work Experiences
- 2011-active Kent State University Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
- 2011-active Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center: Physician
- 2002-2003 University of Cincinnati College of Medicine: Biochemistry Group Leader
- 2000-2001 Children’s Hospital and Medical Center of Akron: Child Psychiatric Tech.
- 2000 (summer) Lexi-Comp Medical Book Publisher: Publication Research
- 1999-2000 Otterbein College: Human Genetics Professors Assistant
Licensures
- State Medical Board of Ohio, active
- State Medical Board of California
- The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified, active
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2005, active
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2010, active
- Arthroscopic Association of North America 2011, active
Honors and Awards
- 2008 Best PGY3 Orthopaedic Teaching Resident, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
- 2015-16 Summa Orthopaedic Residency Educator of the Year
Team Coverage Experience
- Kent State University, Team Physician 2011-current
- University of Akron Football Resident Assistant 2007-2010
- University of California at Irvine, Assistant Team Physician 2010-2011
- Laguna Hills High School, Laguna Hills CA, Team Physician 2010-2011
- Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana CA, Team Physicals 2011
- Revere High School, Akron OH, Assistant Team Physician 2011
Publications
- Nelman K, Weiner DS, Morscher M, Jones KC, Multiplanar Supramalleolar Osteotomy in the Management of Complex Rigid Foot Deformities in Children, J Child Orthop. 2009 Feb;3(1):39-46
- Marrero L, Nelman K, Nottage WM, The Long Term Outcomes of All Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Tear Repair: 12.5 Years Mean Follow-up, Arthroscopy 2011 Jul;27(7):885-888
Presentations
- Multiplanar Supramalleolar Osteotomy in the Management of Complex Rigid Foot Deformities in Children
- 2006 Akron Orthopaedic Research Day, Akron, Ohio
- 2006 Mid-America Orthopaedics Society, Boca Raton, Florida
- 2007 The Academy of Pediatrics Meeting, San Francisco, California
- Shoulder Arthroplasty in Young Individuals
- 2010 Orthopaedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy, Napa, California
- Evaluation and Management of the Painful Prosthesis
- 2010 Orthopaedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy, Napa, California
- Biceps Outlet Injuries: Establishing the Normal "Sagittal Rotator Interval Angle"
- 2011 Western Orthopaedic Association 75th Annual Meeting: Honolulu, Hawaii
Volunteer History
2001-2005 University of Cincinnati:
- Surgery Club
- Pediatric Club
- Medical Christian Association
2000-2001 Cuyahoga Falls High School: Assistant Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
2000-2001 Cuyahoga Falls First United Methodist Church: Youth Counselor
1996-2000 Otterbein College:
- Alpha Epsilon Delta National Pre-medical Honorary: Treasurer
- Ohio High School Proficiency Tutor
- Varsity Letter Winner Otterbein Basketball Team (1996-7)
- Member Otterbein Track Team (1999)
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