Overview
Nick Ghazarian grew up in Los Angeles and alumnus of UCLA. After receiving his degree in Biology, Dr. Ghazarian went on to complete medical school and residency in Orthopedic surgery in Nevada, during which he served as chief resident. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Ghazarian was selected as a Spine Surgery Fellow at the prestigious San Diego Spine Foundation. Having returned to his hometown to start his own practice, Dr. Ghazarian is grateful to have trained under some of the pioneers of spine surgery during his residency and fellowship, including: Dr. William Smith, Dr. Behrooz Akbarnia, Dr. Robert Eastlack, Dr. Greg Mundis, Dr. Dan Lee, Dr. John Thalgott. Dr. Ghazarian's research focus has been on cutting edge minimally invasive treatments of complex spinal conditions with numerous articles, lectures and presentations in national conferences. Dr. Ghazarian is committed to both local and global outreach. As an active member of the nonprofit organization, Global Spine Outreach (GSO) Dr. Ghazarian has provided complex spinal surgeries to underprivileged children with life threatening spinal conditions, meanwhile training local physicians in/on up to date management of these conditions. Locally, Dr. Ghazarian has provided free high school physicals for low income families; counseled teens involved in gang violence, as well as given talks at multiple high schools, universities and events. Dr. Ghazarian has cared for a multitude of amateur and professional athletes. He has been the ringside physician at several UFC fights, Crossfit competitions, Mr. Olympia's, Junior Golden Gloves, Major League Soccer (MLS), and powerlifting competitions.We expect our patients to take an active role in their health because you are the most important member of our team. In exchange we vow to do anything and everything to help restore quality of life and get you back to doing what makes you happy.
Dr. Ghazarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Glendale, CA 91204
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics
Robert H. Cho, M.D, FAAOS, FAOA is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and complex spine surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Los Angeles area that performs anterior vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. He is happy to see patients of all ages with orthopedic concerns, and can see usually see patients the same or next day. He has offices in Beverly Hills and Brentwood with friendly staff and x-rays on site. He is a Top Doctor in Los Angeles Magazine (since 2017), Pasadena Magazine (since 2018), and a Super Doctor (since 2017).Dr. Cho believes that every patient deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice, as he has helped to design many implants, instruments, and robotic devices to help children with scoliosis and spinal deformity. He helped to pioneer a method to decrease pain in surgical patients by developing a novel preoperative pain protocol that minimizes the use of narcotics.Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their two daughters, and his rescue dog, Sticky Rice. He enjoys playing the guitar, cars, smoking meats, playing video games with his children, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Afshin Aminian is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Aminian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion.
Torin Cunningham is an Orthopedics provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caudal Regression Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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- Spinal StenosisDr. Ghazarian isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Ghazarian isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.