Nick Ghazarian, DO

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. 

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