Vache Hambardzumyan, MD, PhD, FEBS

Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Phone
(603) 924-2144

Credentials

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics

Department

Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates

Education

Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia

Residency

Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia

Board Certification

European Board of Surgery

Fellowship Credentials

The University of Maryland School of Medicine

About

Dr. Vache is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with decades of experience across the world. A provider of comprehensive Orthopaedic surgical services, Dr. Vache has special expertise in Orthopaedic Trauma, Spinal Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Limb Lengthening, and Deformity Correction. He holds a Ph.D. in Orthopaedics, studying bone reconstruction following removal of benign tumors. Dr. Vache is fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and French.

GENERAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Trauma
Adult Fracture
Pediatric Fracture
Complex Acute Fracture
Non-healing Fracture (Malunions and Nonunions)
Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Acute Tendon Repairs
Joint Preservation Surgery

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR ADULT CONDITIONS
Acute and Chronic
Conditions of the Spine
Back and Neck Pain
Cervical Disc Replacement and Fusions
Degenerative Joint Disease
Limb Deformity Correction
Limb Lengthening
Lumbar Laminectomy
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery
Posterior Lumbar Fusion
TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS
Congenital Clubfoot
Hip Dysplasia
Pediatric Bowleg and Knock Knee Treatment
Pediatric Hip Conditions

SPECTRUM OF TREATMENT OPTIONS
Ancillary / Complimentary Therapy Guidance
Bracing, Splinting
and Casting Patient
Evaluation
Cortisone Injections
Diagnostic Joint
Aspirations
Onsite Radiographic Imaging
Pharmacologic Management
Physical Therapy Referrals

Testimonials

What Louise has to say

Overcoming Agony: Louise's Path to Recovery with Dr. Vache

Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan, a physician at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates, stands next to Louise DelPapa in a medical examination room. Dr. Hambardzumyan, dressed in blue scrubs, is holding a model of the human spine and smiling at the camera. Louise, wearing a maroon sweater and a patterned scarf, stands beside him with a smile. The background features anatomical posters of the human body, highlighting the clinical setting.

“I just moved normally,” says Louise DelPapa of New Ipswich, but what happened next was far from expected. As a result of her osteoporosis, or loss of bone mass due to aging, Louise suffered multiple compression fractures in her spine. The result was agony. “I’m very active,” she says, “and had just moved three cords of wood. Suddenly I couldn’t lie down, I couldn’t sit up, I couldn’t move right or left.”

After an X-ray at Monadnock Community Hospital revealed the fractures, she found herself at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates with Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan.

She recalls, “Dr. Vache was very kind and compassionate, and was conservative with my care. After he explained the pros and cons of surgery, we decided to treat my condition nonsurgically. He kept encouraging me, assuring me that the fractures would be minimized, my pain would lessen, and my mobility would improve with a combination of medications and physical therapy. He was right!” In addition to physical therapy, Louise has been exercising with weights while taking vitamins and receiving a monthly injection that reduces fractures in women with osteoporosis after menopause.

“I was concerned about possible side effects,” she says, “but Dr. Vache explained that the risk was low and the benefits outweighed them.” Speaking of the benefits, Louise shares, “I walk 10,000 to 14,000 steps a day. Life is good now. I can do nearly everything I used to. I refer everyone to Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates and MCH—they have the solutions. I’m so glad they are right down the road.”
Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan with Louise DelPapa

“I walk 10,000 to 14,000 steps a day. Life is good now.”

What Renee has to say

Renee Didn’t Deserve to Live in Pain

Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan, wearing blue scrubs, smiles alongside a female patient in an examination room, with anatomical charts in the background.

After falling down a flight of stairs, Renee Deschuiteneer was left with pain in both her leg and hip. She coped with the pain as long as she could. However, things got worse to the point where she was forced to use her arms to lift her leg up into the car. At that point, Renee knew it was time to see an orthopedic specialist.

Thankfully for Renee, her consultation was with MCH Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan. After imaging Renee’s leg and hip, Dr. Vache found extensive damage, including fractures in both her femur and hip.

Finally, there was an explanation for Renee’s pain – and a solution.

Dr. Vache performed hip replacement surgery to fix Renee’s hip, and also repaired her fractured femur and replaced missing bone.

“I love Dr. Vache,” says Renee. “I felt like he understood my pain and anxiety. ‘You’ve been through a lot,’ he told me. ‘You don’t deserve to live in pain.’ That meant a lot to me.”

Following her surgery, Renee says she feels stronger than ever. She’s looking forward to being active this summer. “I’m a young 62,” she laughs, “and I’m ready to ride my bike again. The pain is gone.”

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Locations

458 Old Street Road Suite 200 Peterborough NH 03458

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