Nicholas H. Mast, MD

Board certified in orthopedic surgery

Specializing in surgery of the hip and pelvis,
Dr. Nicholas H. Mast and our team are here to provide you with personalized, cutting-edge hip care.

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Is your World Becoming Smaller from Hip Pain?

Hip pain can significantly impact your quality of life, making daily activities challenging. At The Hip and Pelvis Institute, led by Dr. Nicholas H. Mast, we specialize in diagnosing and treating various hip conditions. Whether it's due to arthritis, injury, or other factors, we offer advanced, patient-centered care to alleviate your pain and restore mobility. Dr. Mast talks about how limitations are lifted again after hip operations:​

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About Dr. Nicholas H. Mast

Nicholas H. Mast MD, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco, CA specializing in surgery of the hip and pelvis.

Dr. Mast is board certified in orthopedic surgery and trained by some of the very best in hip surgery. In addition to completing a residency in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Mast has completed advanced postdoctoral fellowships in pelvic and acetabular trauma and reconstruction.

He has done advanced training in the anterior approach for hip replacement. He has completed international fellowship training in hip preservation including periacetabular osteotomy and hip arthroscopy.

Your Typical Hip Surgery Experience vs Choosing Dr. Mast

Lengthy Wait Times for Care:

  • Typical Experience: Patients often wait months for a consultation and surgery.
  • Dr. Mast’s Solution: We offer appointments within a few weeks, ensuring timely access to care and quicker relief from pain.

Impersonal Care:

  • Typical Experience: Frustration with the corporate healthcare system often arises from a lack of personalized attention and difficulty reaching healthcare providers.
  • Dr. Mast’s Solution: Our practice ensures a personalized level of care where patients can directly communicate with their healthcare team, reducing the stress and frustration of navigating large healthcare systems.

Delayed Relief and Recovery:

  • Typical Experience: Extended wait times for surgery prolong suffering and delay recovery.
  • Dr. Mast’s Solution: With our efficient scheduling and focused care, patients can expect faster recovery times and return to their daily activities sooner.

Lack of Personal Investment:

  • Typical Experience: In large healthcare systems, patients may feel like just another number, with providers who may not be as invested in their individual outcomes.
  • Dr. Mast’s Solution: Dr. Mast and his team are dedicated to providing care that is tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Mast for Your Hip Surgery?

Expertise and Experience

Dr. Mast is a renowned specialist in hip surgery, offering advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition and lifestyle.

Patient-Centered Care

Our practice prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, ensuring that each individual receives attentive, compassionate care throughout their treatment journey.

Quick Access to Care

Unlike corporate healthcare systems with long wait times, we can schedule consultations and surgeries within a few weeks, reducing wait times and alleviating pain faster.

Direct Communication

Patients have direct access to Dr. Mast and his team, ensuring clear communication and prompt responses to any concerns or questions.

Tailored Treatment Plans

Dr. Mast develops personalized treatment plans that focus on the specific needs and goals of each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes and a quicker return to normal activities.

Dr. Mast's

Practice & Techniques

Dr. Mast has built his professional career on sound clinical practice and results. His practice in the San Francisco Bay Area is one of the first in the region to offer anterior approach hip replacement, and to date, he is the most experienced surgeon in San Francisco with this technique.

For patients seeking alternatives to hip replacement, Dr. Mast is experienced in hip preservation and hip resurfacing techniques, which hold promise to delay or even prevent the need for hip replacement.

As an independent orthopedic surgeon in private practice, Dr. Mast serves a large area of Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Western Nevada. With offices in San Francisco and Northern Marin, his practice is conveniently located near the urban attractions of San Francisco and the natural beauty of Marin County.

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What People Say

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