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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. 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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Glendale, CA 91204
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nick Ghazarian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nick Ghazarian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nick Ghazarian by calling their office at 818-579-2929. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nick Ghazarian a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nick Ghazarian is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nick Ghazarian specialize in?
While Dr. Nick Ghazarian is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Herniated Disk. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Nick Ghazarian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nick Ghazarian has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Nick Ghazarian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nick Ghazarian accept my insurance?
Dr. Nick Ghazarian accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Change Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-579-2929 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Spinal StenosisDr. Ghazarian isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
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- 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.