Author - Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov

About the Author

Nicholas Kusnezov, MD, is a premier, nationally recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. He specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic injuries. In addition to a highly decorated career in the U.S military, Dr. Kusnezov is the recipient of numerous national mer

August 20th, 2024
August 20th, 2024
Orthopedic surgeon in the operating room
Locum Tenens Why I work locum tenens as an orthopedic surgeon
A physician explains how locum tenens for orthopedic surgeons helps him stay sharp, gain career flexibility, and boost income.
A physician explains how locum tenens for orthopedic surgeons helps him stay sharp, gain career flexibility, and boost income.
March 21st, 2024
March 21st, 2024
Orthopedic surgeon manipulates a patient's knee while a nurse looks on
Physician Resources How does locums work for orthopedic surgery?
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares tips for succeeding as a locum tenens orthopedic surgeon.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares tips for succeeding as a locum tenens orthopedic surgeon.
July 14th, 2022
July 14th, 2022
Two locums physicians talking
Locum Tenens Working locum tenens over the holidays
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares what you should consider if you’re thinking about working locum tenens over the holidays.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares what you should consider if you’re thinking about working locum tenens over the holidays.
February 23rd, 2022
February 23rd, 2022
Physician who knows the locum tenens pitfalls to avoid
Locum Tenens 5 common locum tenens pitfalls to avoid
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares common mistakes new locum tenens physicians make and how to avoid them.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares common mistakes new locum tenens physicians make and how to avoid them.
June 22nd, 2022
June 22nd, 2022
doctor viewing xray
Physician Resources Preparing for a locum tenens orthopedic assignment
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips on how to have a successful locum tenens orthopedic assignment.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips on how to have a successful locum tenens orthopedic assignment.
June 3rd, 2022
June 3rd, 2022
physician happy from choosing a locum tenens assignment
Locum Tenens How do you choose a locum tenens assignment?
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov discusses the factors he considers when choosing a locum tenens assignment.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov discusses the factors he considers when choosing a locum tenens assignment.
June 3rd, 2022
June 3rd, 2022
An early career physician takes a patient's pulse
Residents & Fellows What I wish I had known coming out of residency
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov reflects on what he wished he had known coming out of residency.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov reflects on what he wished he had known coming out of residency.
October 6th, 2021
October 6th, 2021
Man looks at a tablet while sitting in an airport next to a suitcase
Locum Tenens Be a road warrior: How to make the most of your time on the road
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips for improving your experience traveling to and from locum tenens assignments.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips for improving your experience traveling to and from locum tenens assignments.
May 19th, 2021
May 19th, 2021
Locum tenens physician making a financial plan
Credentialing & Financial Resources The financial side of locums: What’s your strategy?
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips for managing your finances as an independent contractor working locum tenens.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov shares his tips for managing your finances as an independent contractor working locum tenens.
April 28th, 2021
April 28th, 2021
Physicians playing racketball and balancing personal life and their medical practice
Locum Tenens Balancing your personal life with locums and a full-time job
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov gives advice on how to avoid burnout by balancing your medical practice with your personal and family life.
Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov gives advice on how to avoid burnout by balancing your medical practice with your personal and family life.