Hampar Kelikian (January 17, 1899 – July 24, 1983) was an Armenian American orthopedic surgeon, who significantly extended the surgical field.A pioneer in the restoration of damaged limbs, he was instrumental in helping U.S.
Senator Bob Dole.
When Dole returned from World War II with injuries that had left his right arm frozen and about to be amputated, Kelikian fixed the shattered shoulder and allowed Dole to regain some use of his arm.