Meet the Clinician

Dr. Nicholas Hershfield
PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Nicholas Hershfield

Clinical Excellence,
Personal Approach

DPT OCS HSS Alumni Nat'l & Int'l Speaker

Dr. Hershfield is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) — a distinction held by fewer than 10% of physical therapists in the United States. With 8+ years of clinical experience at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the nation's #1-ranked orthopedic hospital, he brings elite institutional expertise directly to his clients through Opus.

His clinical focus spans orthopedic and sports rehabilitation across the spine, shoulder, hip, and knee — both non-operative and post-operative. As a former collegiate baseball player, he brings firsthand athletic experience to every session, connecting deeply with active individuals and athletes who want to recover efficiently and perform at their best.

Dr. Hershfield founded Opus to offer something most clinics can't — truly personalized, one-on-one care delivered where it's most convenient for you. Every session is with him directly. No aides, no hand-offs, no rushing.

Speaking & Press

APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) — 2026
Speaker: “Fit to Hit: The Art and Science of Upper Extremity Return-to-Sport Testing in Contact Athletes”
HSS Rehabilitation Grand Rounds — April 2023
Presenter: “Below the Subacromial Arch: A Deep Dive into Subacromial Pain Syndrome” — international audience
GQ Magazine — Featured expert in “Workouts for Back Pain”

Education & Credentials

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) — Mercy University
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Regional Director & Advanced Clinician — Hospital for Special Surgery (8+ years)
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) — Level 1 Certified
McKenzie Institute Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy — Lumbar Spine

Care built around your life

At Opus Physical Therapy and Wellness, we help active individuals move better, recover faster, and stay stronger for life — whether returning from surgery, managing pain, or optimizing movement for longevity.

Through expert hands-on care and a highly personalized approach, we provide concierge-level movement therapy, performance training, and long-term wellness strategies designed to fit seamlessly into our clients' lives.

Our goal isn't just to get you back to what you love — it's to keep you moving stronger for years to come.

8+
Years at Hospital for Special Surgery
OCS
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
1:1
Always personal, never rushed
Committed to lifelong movement health
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