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Dr Alireza Nazemi, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sherman Oaks, Santa Clarita, CA // About Dr. Nazemi
Alireza K. Nazemi, MD, MS, board-certified orthopedic surgeon

Alireza K. Nazemi, MD, MS Specialist in Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow and Sports Medicine

Alireza K. Nazemi, MD, MS, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow. He practices at the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute in Sherman Oaks, California. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Bioengineering at UCLA through the Exceptional Student’s Admission Program. He received his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine on academic scholarship, completed orthopedic surgery residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, and returned to Southern California for fellowship at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement.

He has served as head team orthopedic physician for the Los Angeles Rugby Football Club (Major League Rugby) and as assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks, and Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Nazemi has authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications and presented research at national and international conferences. He is a member of AOSSM, AANA, AAOS, ISHA, and BMES.

Dr.Nazemi was born and raised in Southern California. He earned his bachelor's degree in Bioengineering at UCLA and was selected for the prestigious Exceptional Student Admission Program. Through this program he stayed at UCLA and earned his master's degree in Bioengineering while serving as a teaching assistant for multiple classes.

Career

  • Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute (2024–Present)
    Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Arrowhead Evaluation Services (QME) (2025–Present)
    Orange County, CA
  • Agile Occupational Medicine (2025–Present)
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Concentra Advanced Specialists (2025–Present)
    Chatsworth, CA
  • Guidepoint Global Advisor (2025–Present)
    Los Angeles, CA

Postgraduate Training

  • Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2023–2024)
    Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, CA
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery (2018–2023)
    Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) (2014–2018)
    Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) School of Medicine
  • Master of Science (MS), Bioengineering (2013–2014)
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    Exceptional Student Admissions Program
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Bioengineering (2008–2013)
    UCLA
    Technical Breadth in Technology Management

Professional Licensure and Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
    Board Certified
  • Physician and Surgeon, State Medical Board of California
  • Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California Division of Worker's Compensation
  • California Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator
  • Robotic-Assisted Total Joint Replacement Certified
    Stryker Mako, Zimmer ROSA, and DePuy Synthes VELYS
  • World Rugby Doctor

Professional and Scholarly Society Membership

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • California Orthopaedic Association (COA)
  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) - The Hip Preservation Society
  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)
  • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

Awards and Honors - Academic

  • AANA Resident Scholar (2022)
  • AOA Emerging Leader (2022)
  • AAOS Member of the Month (9/2022)
  • AOA C. McCollister Resident Leader (2021)
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Resident Scholar (2019)
  • VTC School of Medicine Letter of Distinction in Research Productivity (2018)
  • VTC School of Medicine Dean's Recognition of Service (2016)
  • Virginia Orthopaedic Society Best Poster Award (2016)
  • Carilion Research Day Meritorious Poster Award (2015)
  • UCLA School of Engineering Dean's Honor Roll (2009–2013)
  • UCLA School of Engineering Exceptional Student Admission Program (2013)
  • UCLA School of Engineering Scanning Electron Microscope Best Image Award (2013)
  • UCLA Bioengineering Capstone Design Symposium Best Poster Award (2012)
  • National Collegiate Water Ski Association Academic All Star (2010)
  • James W. Binns Scholarship in Engineering at UCLA (2009)
  • National Merit Scholarship (2008)
  • State of California Governor's Academic Recognition (2008)
  • Corona Del Mar High School Valedictorian (2008)

Editorial Service

  • Reviewer, Arthroscopy (2022–present)
  • Reviewer, The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM) (2024–present)
  • Reviewer, The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) (2024–present)

Committee Membership

  • Stony Brook Graduate Medical Education Committee (2021–2023)
  • AAOS Resident Delegate (2020–2023)
  • AAOS Resident Assembly Committee on Career Development (2020–2023)
  • VTC School of Medicine Library and Educational Technologies Committee (2014–2018)

Sports Medicine Physician Athletic Coverage

  • Los Angeles Rugby Football Club (Head Team Orthopedic Physician)
  • Pasadena City College (Head Team Orthopedic Physician)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Anaheim Ducks
  • Los Angeles Galaxy
  • California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
  • Stony Brook Ice Hockey, Football, and Soccer
  • Loyola Marymount University Soccer and Basketball
  • West Los Angeles College Football
  • Pierce College Football
  • Fullerton College Football
  • John Glenn High School Football
  • Massapequa High School Football

Language Proficiency

English (Fluent), Spanish (Written and Spoken Proficiency), Farsi (Written and Spoken Proficiency)

Teaching Experience

  • Clinical Assistant Instructor (2018–2023)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Medical Student Tutor (2015–2018)
    VTC School of Medicine Peer Educator Program
  • Teaching Assistant (2012–2013)
    UCLA Department of Bioengineering
    • BIOENGR 176: "Principles of Biocompatibility" - Spring 2013
    • BIOENGR 180: "System Integration in Biology, Engineering and Medicine" - Winter 2013
  • Peer Learning Facilitator (2011–2012)
    UCLA Academic Advancement Program
    • LS 4: "Genetics" - Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012
    • LS 2: "Cells, Tissues and Organs" - Fall 2011
  • Undergraduate Assistant (2009–2010)
    UCLA Department of Life Sciences Core Education
    • LS 3: "Introduction to Molecular Biology" - Fall 2010
    • LS 2: "Cells, Tissues and Organs" - Spring 2009

Research Experience

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow Researcher (2023–present)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
    Advisors: Michael Banffy, MD; Christos Photopoulos, MD; Carlos Uquillas, MD
  • Resident Physician Researcher (2018–2023)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital
    Advisors: James Penna, MD; Fazel Khan, MD; Edward Wang, MD; Megan Paulus, MD
  • Graduate Student Researcher (2013–2020)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    Advisors: David McCallister, MD; Frank Petrigliano, MD; Alexandra Stavrakis, MD
  • Medical Student Researcher (2015–2018)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    Advisors: Caleb Behrend, MD; Jonathan Carmouche, MD
  • Graduate and Undergraduate Student Researcher (2011–2016)
    Department of Bioengineering, UCLA
    Advisors: James C.Y. Dunn, MD, PhD; Benjamin M. Wu, DDS, PhD
  • Undergraduate Student Researcher (2010)
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine
    Advisor: Ranjan Gupta, MD

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Capotosto S, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Penna J. Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Sports-Related Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024; 4(12). PMID: 39502373
  2. Capotosto S, Kim M, Ling K, Nazemi AK, Tantone R, Wang E, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. High and Low Body Mass Index Increases the Risk of Short-Term Postoperative Complications Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. JSES Int. 2024; 9(1): 141-146. PMID: 39898217
  3. Ling K, Tsouris N, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Identifying Risk Factors for 30-Day Readmission After Outpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty to Aid in Patient Selection. JSES Int. 2023; 7(6): 2425-2423. PMID: 37969527
  4. Nazemi AK, Upfill-Brown A, Arshi A, Sekimura T, Zeegen EN, McPherson EJ, Stavrakis AI. Analysis of perioperative outcomes in hip resection arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2022; 142: 2139-2146. PMID: 33625542
  5. Doany M, Ling K, Jeong R, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Comparison of early range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty based on indication: a single center retrospective review. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast. 2022; 6: 1-7. PMID: 35719846
  6. Kim M, Ling K, Nazemi AK, Tantone R, Kashanchi KI, Lung B, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Abnormal preoperative platelet count may predict postoperative complications following shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int. 2022; 6(6): 935-941. PMID: 36353411
  7. Nazemi AK, Grossi J, Tavernier FB, Boyce BF, Komatsu DE, Khan FA. Glomus tumor of the lower extremity previously misdiagnosed as complex regional pain syndrome in close proximity to a myxofibrosarcoma: a case report. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022; 6(7): e21.00311. PMID: 35797605
  8. Ling K, Kim M, Nazemi AK, Smolev E, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Chronic steroid use and readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int. 2022; 6(5): 775-780. PMID: 36081686
  9. Kim M, Capotosto S, Nazemi AK, Tantone R, Wang E, Ling K, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Kidney dysfunction is a significant risk factor for 30-day postoperative complications following shoulder arthroplasty. Semin Arthroplasty. 2022; 32(3): 623-632
  10. Macaluso B, Hassan CR, Swanson DR, Nazemi AK, Zaverukha E, Paulus M, Qin Y-X, Komatsu DE. Biomechanical comparison of Krackow repair and Percutaneous Achilles Repair System for Achilles tendon rupture fixation a cadaveric and finite element analysis (FEA) study. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022; 7(1): 1-11. PMID: 35386585
  11. Ling K, Kashanchi KI, VanHelmond TA, Nazemi AK, Kim M, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Readmission, reoperation, and non-home discharge rates in patients receiving surgical treatment for proximal humerus fractures. JSES Int. 2022; 6(4): 573-580. PMID: 35813141
  12. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Level of obesity is directly associated with complications following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021; 30(7): 1581-1587. PMID: 33536124
  13. Nazemi AK, Al-Humadi SM, Tantone R, Hays TR, Bowen SN, Komatsu DE, Divaris N. Hip fractures before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparative demographics and outcomes. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2021; 12: 1-5. PMID: 3796344
  14. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. The impact of preoperative anemia on complications after total shoulder arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021; 5(1): 1-9. PMID: 33512965
  15. Al-Humadi SM, Tantone R, Nazemi AK, Hays TR, Pawlak A, Komatsu DE, Namm JD. Outcomes of orthopaedic trauma surgery in COVID-19 positive patients. OTA Int. 2021; 4(2): e129. PMID: 34746661
  16. Kanjiya SM, Nazemi AK, Paulus M. Talar osteolytic lesion as the initial presentation of terminal primary metastatic adenocarcinoma: a case report. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2021; 60(1): 152-156. PMID: 33189542
  17. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Smoking as a risk factor for complications following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. JSES Int. 2020; 5(1): 83-87. PMID: 33554170
  18. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Impact of operative time on short-term adverse events following total shoulder arthroplasty. Semin Arthroplasty. 2020; 30(3): 227-236.
  19. Nazemi AK, Bui DT, Oberly S, Khan FA. Hip disarticulation with pedicled total leg fillet flap for recurrent fungating sarcoma. J Orthop Surg. 2020; 28(1): 1-7. PMID: 32124672
  20. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Vaccaro AR, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Unilateral S2 alar-iliac screws for spinopelvic fixation. Surg Neurol Int. 2018; 9:75. PMID: 29721354
  21. Nazemi AK, Bickley SR, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ. C1-2 fixation approach for patients with vascular irregularities: a case report. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2017; 8(4): 263-267. PMID: 29318090
  22. Motamedi AR, Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Gardner ST, Behrend CJ. Incidence, positional distribution, severity, and time missed in medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee in NCAA Division I football athletes. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2017; 1(6): e019. PMID: 30211356
  23. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Kates SL, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Prevention and management of postoperative delirium in elderly patients following elective spinal surgery. Clin Spine Surg. 2017; 30(3): 112-119. PMID: 28141603
  24. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Indications for direct laryngoscopic examination of vocal cord function prior to anterior cervical surgery. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2017; 8(1): 54-63. PMID: 28255513
  25. Walthers CM, Lyall CJ, Nazemi AK, Rana PV, Dunn JC. Collagen and heparan sulfate coatings differentially alter cell proliferation and attachment in vitro and in vivo. Technology. 2016; 4(3): 159-69. PMID: 24695092
  26. Vellios EE, Nazemi AK, Yeranosian MG, Cohen JR, Wang JC, McAllister DR, Petrigliano FA. Demographic trends in arthroscopic and open biceps tenodesis across the United States. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015; 24(10): e279-e285. PMID: 26141196
  27. Walthers CM, Nazemi AK, Patel SL, Wu BM, Dunn JC. The effect of scaffold macroporosity on angiogenesis and cell survival in tissue-engineered smooth muscle. Biomaterials. 2014; 35(19): 5129-5137. PMID: 24695092
  28. Nazemi AK, Patel SL, Arneson D, Mehta A, Warren BM, Dunn JC. Model development and validation to optimize vascularization in intestinal tissue scaffolds. UCLA Undergrad Science Journal. 2013; 26: 1-6.

Abstracts, Conference Proceedings, and Scholarly Presentations

International and National Meetings

  1. Nazemi AK, Rahman O, Banffy MB. Immersive Virtual Reality as Postoperative Therapy for Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy. International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Congress 2025. Munich, Germany. 2025 Jun 7-11. [Paper Presentation]
  2. Nazemi AK, Photopoulos C, Uquillas C, Boyd A. Risk Factors for Postoperative Arthrofibrosis After Cartilage Restoration Procedures. Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society Annual Meeting 2025. Columbus, OH. 2025 Jan 30-Feb 1. *Top 10 Poster*
  3. Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Penna J, Capotosto S. Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Sports-Related Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2023. Washington, DC. 2023 July 13-16. [Poster]
  4. Capotosto S, Kim M, Nazemi AK, Ling K, Tantone R, Wang E, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. High and Low Body Mass Index Increases the Risk of Short-term Postoperative Complications Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. 2023 Feb 10-14. [Podium]
  5. Kim M, Capotosto S, Nazemi AK, Tantone R, Wang E, Ling K, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. End Stage Renal Disease is a strong predictor of deleterious surgical outcome following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 53rd Annual Meeting. Naples, FL. 2022 Oct 26-29.
  6. Kim M, Ling K, Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Same- and next-day discharge following shoulder arthroplasty are associated with decreased risk of postoperative complications. Orthopaedic Research Society 2022 Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 2022 Feb 4-8.
  7. Kim M, Ling K, Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Preoperative chronic steroid use as a predictor for mortality following shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2022 Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 2022 Feb 4-8.
  8. Kim M, Ling K, Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. The significance of international normalized ratio in predicting complications following shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2022 Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 2022 Feb 4-8.
  9. Kim M, Ling K, Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Abnormal preoperative platelet counts associated with increased risk of complications following shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2022 Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 2022 Feb 4-8.
  10. Kim M, Ling K, Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Both morbidly obese and underweight status are risk factors for complications following shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2022 Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. 2022 Feb 4-8.
  11. Nazemi AK, Al-Humadi SM, Tantone R, Hays TR, Bowen SN, Komatsu DE, Divaris N. Hip fractures before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparative demographics and outcomes. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  12. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Obesity as a risk factor for complications following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  13. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Preoperative anemia as a risk factor for complications following total shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  14. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Cigarette smoking increases risk for complications following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  15. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Predictors of extended length of stay following ORIF for proximal humerus fractures. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  16. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Predictors of extended length of stay following RTSA for proximal humerus fractures. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  17. Swanson DR, Hassan CR, Montemurro NJ, Nazemi AK, Macaluso B, Qin Y-X, Paulus M, Komatsu DE. A cadaveric biomechanical comparison of Krackow open repair to percutaneous Achilles repair system for Achilles tendon ruptures. Orthopaedic Research Society 2021 Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. 2021 Feb 12-16.
  18. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. The Impact of Preoperative Anemia on Complications Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 51st Virtual Annual Meeting. 2020 Oct 28-31.
  19. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Predictors of Extended Length of Stay Following ORIF for Proximal Humerus Fractures. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 51st Virtual Annual Meeting. 2020 Oct 28-31.
  20. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Predictors of Extended Length of Stay Following RTSA for Proximal Humerus Fractures. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 51st Virtual Annual Meeting. 2020 Oct 28-31.
  21. Kashanchi KI, Nazemi AK, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Impact of operative time on short-term adverse events following total shoulder arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Research Society 2020 Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. 2020 Feb 8-11.
  22. Cronin M, Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Evaluation of limited pedicle screw constructs for anterior posterior lumbar fusions. 23rd Annual Selby Spine Conference. Park City, UT. 2020 Feb 2. [Podium]
  23. Nicholson RJ, Homsy NF, Nazemi AK, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ. Application of the Rothman Index to predict emergency department visits within 30 days of elective posterior lumbar surgery. 8th Annual Global Spine Congress. Toronto, ON, Canada. 2019 May 15-18.
  24. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Vaccaro AR, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Clinical and radiographic analysis of unilateral S2 alar-iliac screws for spinopelvic fixation. North American Spine Society 14th Annual Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Park City, UT. 2018 Feb 21-24.
  25. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Indications for direct laryngoscopic examination of vocal cord function prior to anterior cervical surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2017 Mar 17. [Podium]
  26. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Indications for direct laryngoscopic examination of vocal cord function prior to anterior cervical surgery. North American Spine Society 2016 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. 2016 Oct 26-29.
  27. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Kates SL, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Prevention and management of postoperative delirium in elderly patients following elective spinal surgery. Clinical Orthopaedic Society 104th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2016 Sep 29-Oct 1.
  28. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Comparison of unilateral S2 alar-iliac screws and iliac bolts in spinopelvic fixation. Clinical Orthopaedic Society 104th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2016 Sep 29-Oct 1.
  29. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Incidence, positional distribution, severity, and time missed in medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee in NCAA Division I football athletes. Clinical Orthopaedic Society 104th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2016 Sep 29-Oct 1.

Regional Meetings

  1. Nicholson RJ, Homsy NF, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Rothman index predicts 30-day hospital readmission following elective spine surgery. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 71st Annual Meeting. White Sulfur Springs, WV. 2018 Apr 20-22.
  2. Homsy NF, Nicholson RJ, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Behrend CJ. Intrawound applications of antimicrobials for spine surgery. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 71st Annual Meeting. White Sulfur Springs, WV. 2018 Apr 20-22.
  3. Nicholson RJ, Homsy NF, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Renal insufficiency in posterior lumbar surgery: a retrospective review. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 71st Annual Meeting. White Sulfur Springs, WV. 2018 Apr 20-22.
  4. Gowd AK, Vahidi N, Nazemi AK, Magdycz WP, Zollinger P, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ. Prospective cohort on RLN palsy and clinical correlation following ACDF. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 70th Annual Meeting. Charlottesville, VA. 2017 Apr 21-23.
  5. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Kates SL, Behrend CJ. A literature review of strategies to reduce postoperative delirium in elderly patients following elective spinal surgery. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 69th Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. 2016 Apr 15-17.
  6. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Clinical and radiographic outcomes of unilateral S2 alar-iliac screws for spinopelvic fixation. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 69th Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. 2016 Apr 15-17.
  7. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ, Albert TJ. Indications for direct laryngoscopic examination of vocal cord function prior to anterior cervical surgery. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 69th Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. 2016 Apr 15-17. [Award Winner]
  8. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ, Motamedi AR. A retrospective review of MCL injuries of the knee in NCAA Division I football athletes. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 69th Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. 2016 Apr 15-17.
  9. Vellios EE, Nazemi AK, Yeranosian MG, Cohen J, Wang JC, McAllister DR, Petrigliano FA. Demographic trends in arthroscopic and open biceps tenodesis. California Orthopaedic Association 2015 Annual Meeting. Indian Wells, CA. 2015 Apr 23-26. [Podium Presentation]
  10. Nazemi AK, Walthers CM, Patel SL, Wu BM, Dunn JC. The effect of scaffold macroporosity on angiogenesis and cell survival in tissue-engineered smooth muscle. 15th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium. Irvine, CA. 2014 Jun 19-21.
  11. Nazemi AK, Patel SL, Arneson D, Mehta A, Warren BM, Dunn JC. Computational and in vitro models to enhance in vivo vascularization in intestinal tissue scaffolds. 14th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium. San Diego, CA. 2013 Jun 18-20.

Local Presentations

  1. Nazemi AK. Orthopedic management of meniscus tears and ACL injuries. Stony Brook Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Conference. Port Jefferson, NY. 2022 Jun 23. [Oral Presentation]
  2. Nazemi AK, Kashanchi KI, Komatsu DE, Wang ED. Level of obesity is directly associated with complications following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. 27th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium. Stony Brook, NY. 2022 Jun 17. [Oral presentation]
  3. Nazemi AK, Penna J. Management of Knee Dislocations. Stony Brook Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Stony Brook, NY. 2021 Aug 4. [Oral presentation]
  4. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Vaccaro AR, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Clinical and radiographic analysis of unilateral S2 alar-iliac screws for spinopelvic fixation. Carilion Clinic 2018 Orthopaedics in Primary Care Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2018 Feb 10.
  5. Homsy NF, Nicholson RJ, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Behrend CJ. Intrawound applications of antimicrobials for spine surgery. Carilion Clinic 2018 Orthopaedics in Primary Care Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2018 Feb 10.
  6. Nicholson RJ, Homsy NF, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. Rothman index predicts 30-day hospital readmission following elective spine surgery. Carilion Clinic 2018 Orthopaedics in Primary Care Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2018 Feb 10.
  7. Nazemi AK, Bickley SR, Behrend CJ, Carmouche JJ. C1-2 fixation approach for patients with vascular irregularities. Carilion Clinic 2017 Orthopaedics in Primary Care Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2017 Apr 29.
  8. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Kates SL, Behrend CJ. Decreasing delirium in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. Carilion Clinic 2017 Orthopaedics in Primary Care Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2017 Apr 29.
  9. Nazemi AK. Broström Procedure: Past to Present. Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Conference. Roanoke, VA. 2017 Jan 31. [Oral presentation]
  10. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. S2 alar-iliac screws for spinopelvic fixation. Carilion Research Day 2016. Roanoke, VA. 2016 Apr 5. [Award Winner]
  11. Nazemi AK, Gowd AK, Carmouche JJ, Kates SL, Behrend CJ. Addressing delirium in elderly patients following elective spinal surgery. Carilion Research Day 2016. Roanoke, VA. 2016 Apr 5.
  12. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Albert TJ, Behrend CJ. Direct laryngoscopic examination of vocal cord function prior to ACDF. Carilion Research Day 2016. Roanoke, VA. 2016 Apr 5.
  13. Gowd AK, Nazemi AK, Carmouche JJ, Behrend CJ. MCL injuries in NCAA Division I football athletes. Carilion Research Day 2016. Roanoke, VA. 2016 Apr 5.
  14. Vellios EE, Nazemi AK, Yeranosian MG, Cohen J, Wang JC, McAllister DR, Petrigliano FA. Demographic trends in arthroscopic and open biceps tenodesis. UCLA 2015 Longmire Scientific Day. Los Angeles, CA. 2015 Mar 15.
  15. Nazemi AK, Patel SL, Arneson D, Mehta A, Warren BM, Dunn JC. Model development to enhance vascularization in intestinal tissue scaffolds. UCLA Bioengineering: 2012 Capstone Design Symposium. Los Angeles, CA. 2012 Mar 22. [Award Winner]

Periodicals

  1. Cognetti DJ, DeFoor MT, Nazemi AK, Krueger V. Managing Your Online Reputation: Building an Orthopaedic Practice in the Digital Age. JBJS OrthoBuzz. September 2023. https://orthobuzz.jbjs.org/2023/09/25/managing-your-online-reputation-building-an-orthopaedic-practice-in-the-digital-age/
  2. DeFoor MT, Nazemi AK, Cognetti DJ. AAOS Resident Assembly Encourages Residents to Get Involved. AAOS Now. October 2022. https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2022/oct/residency/residency02/
  3. Cognetti DJ, Nazemi AK, Kerbel YE, Sheean AJ. Residents Benefit from Participating as Peer Reviewers. AAOS Now. December 2021. https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2021/dec/residency/residency01/

Digital Media

  1. Yu A (Host). Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Sports-Related Tendinopathies with Drs. Salvatore Capotosto, MD & Alireza Nazemi, MD, MS. AOSSM - The OJSM Hot Corner. 2025 March 12. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QsMr9NGYua3K82mUgp9T0?si=juL7TIfzTGGVobhoRu97cw
  2. Nazemi AK, Rahman O, Banffy MB. Using immersive VR (audio/visual) in the PACU setting for patients who have undergone hip arthroscopy. ISHA - The Hip Preservation Society. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the modern hip preservation practice. Moffat, UK. 2024 May 23. https://www.vumedi.com/channel/international-society-for-hip-arthroscopy/tab/isha-virtual-education-programme-20232024/video/using-immersive-vr-audiovisual-in-the-pacu-setting-for-patients-who-have-undergone-hip-arthroscopy/
  3. Nazemi AK. Anatomy of the Hip: A Dissection Presentation. Stony Brook Sports Medicine Update. Stony Brook Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Stony Brook, NY. 2020 Sep 11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvcmf6rtCI

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Dr. Alireza Nazemi offers advanced orthopedic care with a
focus on minimally invasive procedures.

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Alireza K. Nazemi, MD, MS Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specialist in minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine & joint replacement