Nicholas K. Sablan, M.D.

Sports Medicine & Shoulder

Dr. Nicholas Sablan joined Tidewater Orthopaedics in 2011 after he completed his fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine. He currently serves as the president of the practice. As a member of the Tidewater Orthopaedics team, he shares our commitment to providing excellent subspecialty care.

Dr. Sablan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, before continuing on to earn his doctor of medicine degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, New York. For postgraduate training, he completed his residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington,Connecticut and his fellowship at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. In Los Angeles, Dr. Sablan served as assistant team doctor to the Lakers, LA Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the PGA Tour, as well as college and high school sports teams.

Sports medicine and shoulder doctor Nicholas K. Sablan, M.D., sees patients in Hampton, VA as well as Williamsburg, VA.

Dr. Sablan and his family, his wife and four children, are happy to be in Hampton Roads, given that it’s a quieter area with good weather and many young families. Dr. Sablan enjoys sports and having the ability to return patients to their active lifestyles. Both of his parents are doctors as well, so he grew up appreciating the profound impact this profession has on a patient’s life. His interests include plenty of family time, basketball, tennis, and travelling.

Education

2010 – 2011
Kerlan Jobe Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

2005 – 2010
University of Connecticut
Farmington, CT
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

2001 – 2005
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
Doctor of Medicine

1997 – 2001
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Professional Studies

Professional Societies

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Arthroscopy Association of North American (AANA)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Hospital Affiliations

Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex
CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC)
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
SENTARA Hampton General Hospital

Awards and Achievements

Voted Top Orthopaedic Surgeon by Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2016, 2017
96th Percentile Orthopaedic In-Training Exam 2009
99th Percentile Orthopaedic In-Training Exam 2007
Spencer Butterfield memorial Prize for Excellence in Orthopaedic Trauma

Medical Practice

2010 – 2011
Assistant Team Doctor:

Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Kings
Anaheim Ducks
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels
PGA Tour
Fullerton College
Banning High School
Carson High School

Publications

Book Chapters
Sablan NK, Lieberman JR. Liner Exchange and Surgical Treatment of Osteolysis. Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Hip. 2009 Edition.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Sablan NK, Obopilwe E, Stephens K, Solovyova O, Mazzocca AD. The Contribution of the Acromioclavicular Joint Congruity to the Stability of the Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction (ACCR). Manuscript Submitted Journal of Shoulder and Elbow.

Published Multimedia
Sablan NK, Mazzocca AD. Arthroscopic Techniques of Biologic Enhancement for Rotator Cuff Tendon Healing. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Technique video. Mostofie A, Sablan NK, Mazzocca AD. Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries. Orthopaedics Hyperguide. Posters Sablan NK, Obopilwe E, Stephens K, Solovyova O, Mazzocca AD. The Contribution of the Acromioclavicular Joint Congruity to the Stability of the Anatomic Coracoclacicular Ligament Reconstruction (ACCR). Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow. Madrid. Sept. 2009.

Williamsburg Office
4037 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Hampton Office
901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900
Hampton, VA 23666