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Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides personalized back and neck care at Verma Spine, where he serves patients of all ages in the communities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County, California. He has a stellar reputation for concierge level care and is known as a “doctor’s doctor” frequently treating physicians and nurses requiring expert level care
Though he has a stellar reputation for minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Verma is an orthopedic specialist who successfully treats most back and neck problems using nonsurgical treatments. He’s affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, and Los Alamitos Medical Center.
Dr. Verma received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He obtained a master’s and medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York City, then completed residency training at the prestigious Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware.
In 2015, Dr. Verma finished a spine fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, which is known as the premier institution for pediatric and adult spinal deformities. Before opening his own practice, he was an assistant professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he built a multidisciplinary spine deformity service.
Dr. Verma maintains an active interest in clinical research. He has authored more than 150 publications and book chapters, publishing his work in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine Deformity, and other peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his research at the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and other professional meetings.
In 2010, he was awarded the cherished Russell Hibbs Award by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). As the oldest and most respected spine society, SRS focuses on the advancement of scoliosis care around the world. Dr. Verma was also selected in 2019 by The Leading Physicians to represent Los Alamitos as a Top Orthopaedic Surgeon of the Spine on FindaTopDoc.com.
Over the last decade, Dr. Verma has volunteered his services through FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra, Ghana, and the Global Spine Outreach, a nonprofit organization that provides spinal surgeries to underprivileged children around the world. Working together with these organizations, Dr. Verma has performed complex pediatric spine surgery in Africa, Colombia, and Mexico.
Samuel Bederman, MD, is an accomplished orthopedic spine surgeon offering a wide variety of services at RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange, California. The practice specializes in adult and pediatric scoliosis, minimally invasive spinal surgery, robotic spine surgery, and complex revision cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgery.
Dr. Bederman treats patients of all ages with developmental and degenerative spinal deformities. The practice also welcomes people who have spine conditions caused by trauma, who need support after surgery, or who have cancer-related conditions.
Dr. Bederman is an expert in his field, having authored nearly 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters. He’s given numerous scientific presentations nationally and internationally. He also trains orthopedic surgeons in robotic spine surgery, a field he pioneered.
The wide variety of treatments and prevention methods offered by Dr. Bederman and his staff help improve your quality of life. Men and women in need of compassionate and individualized care for their spine issues can call RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center or set up a consultation using this website.
Handpicked by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. to join DISC Sports & Spine Center, fellowship-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, Grant D. Shifflett, MD, takes a patient-centered approach to care at his offices in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California. With vast experience in minimally invasive and complex reconstructive spinal surgeries, Dr. Shifflett strives to restore each patient's functionality and quality of life.
Using cutting-edge techniques, he takes an evidence-based approach to treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions, including scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. Whether Dr. Shifflett provides non-operative care such as stem cell injections or performs innovative procedures such as artificial disc replacement, he does so with compassionate care and understanding.
Dr. Shifflett received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia before graduating with the highest distinction from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, affiliated with New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.
After venturing on a traveling fellowship to Japan, Dr. Shifflett returned to the United States and completed a minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University. There, he learned microsurgical techniques, focusing on outpatient, fusion, and non-fusion procedures for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Highly recognized in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Shifflett has presented at numerous conferences, written multiple medical journal articles, and received a variety of grants and awards for cutting-edge research and clinical studies.
Shahryar Ahmadi, MD, FRCSC, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has extensive experience in arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, joint reconstruction, and repairing physical trauma. With about 300 shoulder arthroplasties and 30 elbow arthroplasties performed each year, Dr. Ahmadi is one the most experienced surgeons in this field.
Dr. Ahmadi received his medical degree at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He completed his residency at the University of Toronto and subsequently received training by world-renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons during his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ahmadi then pursued an academic position as director of shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Arkansas for over ten years.
Dr. Ahmadi regularly performs exceedingly involved shoulder and elbow surgeries, including complex revision surgeries. He regularly receives referrals from other orthopedic surgeons throughout the state. Dr. Ahmadi is a member of several educational committees and has years of experience teaching residents, fellows, and orthopedic surgeons. He is also a consultant for several orthopedic companies.
An expert in his field, Dr. Ahmadi has published numerous papers and is a reviewer for several medical journals. He is an expert consultant for patients throughout the world, holds several patents, and has invented a novel approach for elbow arthroplasty.
He has been selected the Best Doctors in America for the last 7 years and is an expert consultant for its patients from all over the world.
Continuing his lifelong commitment to his native southern California, Amandeep Bhalla, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of all spinal disorders at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhalla has experience with a wide range of spinal conditions and provides each patient with compassionate, personalized care.
Dr. Bhalla attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology and anthropology. He then enrolled at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his Doctor of Medicine.
After completing his medical education, Dr. Bhalla completed an internship and residency program in orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He then attended the Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship in Boston where he was trained in the subspecialty of spine surgery.
While completing his fellowship training, Dr. Bhalla developed a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the spine, adult deformity surgery, management of traumatic spinal injuries, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
In addition to his duties with at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, Dr. Bhalla is on staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and the Surgical Center of Long Beach. He is also a current member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Philip S. Yuan, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with experience treating a wide range of spinal disorders. As a member of Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California, Dr. Yuan is a leading provider of high-quality orthopaedic care.
Dr. Yuan attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in biochemistry. Dr. Yuan then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School. After spending most of his life on the east coast, Dr. Yuan moved to the west coast to pursue a general surgery internship at the University of California San Diego where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery. He also completed the prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As the resident spinal surgery specialist at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Yuan opts for nonsurgical treatment options and is well trained in minimally invasive techniques. He’s also a participant of the CASCADE Clinical Research Study which explores potential treatment advances for low back pain caused by degenerative changes of a spinal disc.
Outside the office, Dr. Yuan and his wife have settled in quite nicely to their life in southern California. In his free time, Dr. Yuan enjoys traveling, playing tennis, basketball, and golf, and spending time with his wife and sons. As a member of Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, he is committed to bringing compassionate orthopaedic care to the Long Beach community.
Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.
“The front office was quick to get my required information. I didn't have time to complete the paperwork before the X-Ray Technician called me back. That's fantastic. I was taken to a room right after the x-rays. Dr. Ajiboye came in a few minutes later after looking at the results and explained the images. He was kind and easy to talk to. He answered the questions as best he could and provided the next steps in treatment.”
Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.
“The front office was quick to get my required information. I didn't have time to complete the paperwork before the X-Ray Technician called me back. That's fantastic. I was taken to a room right after the x-rays. Dr. Ajiboye came in a few minutes later after looking at the results and explained the images. He was kind and easy to talk to. He answered the questions as best he could and provided the next steps in treatment.”
Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Shaun Chandran, MD, specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including joint reconstruction and general orthopaedics. He provides conservative care to patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Torrance, California.
Dr. Chandran completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and finished medical school at the New York Medical College. He fulfilled his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University and underwent a hip and knee replacement fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Apart from his medical practice, he teaches as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, ad Memorial Hospital of Gardena. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
Nathanael Heckmann, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon with offices in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and in Glendale, California. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Heckmann received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at USC, and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Heckmann actively conducts research and has published over 70 scholarly reviews, research papers, and book chapters.
Dr. Heckmann takes a holistic approach to patient care, working to treat the whole person, rather than merely focusing on a specific area of pain. At all times, he aims to find the solution that offers the least pain and the swiftest recovery. All patients receive a comprehensive care program tailored to their specific needs, and he works closely with them to monitor and assess their healing process each step of the way.
Dr. Heckmann offers a wide range of treatment options, from nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques, to more extensive surgical procedures when necessary. Using state-of-the-art surgical technologies, Dr. Heckmann's services are at the forefront of orthopedic advances. They include Mako™ robotic joint replacement and Intellijoint Surgical® computer-guided navigation for certain knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Patients who partner with Nathanael Heckmann, MD, benefit from leading orthopedic care when they need it most. Call the practice or book an appointment online today.
Brian Solberg, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Dr. Solberg specializes in the treatment and management of complex fractures, including those of the pelvic ring and acetabulum, nun-unions, and malunions. He dedicates himself to help patients recover from acute injuries or chronic pain through compassionate care.
Dr. Solberg earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry with honors at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Medicine with honors at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and went on to complete a surgical internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Dr. Solberg continued his education with an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the University of California, Davis, focusing on complex fracture management, pelvic, and acetabular trauma, and care of multiply injured patients.
Dr. Solberg is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, California Orthopaedic Association, Western Orthopaedic Association, and the Yale Orthopaedic Association. He is also a member of the AO North America faculty, where he presents educational presentations.
Dr. Solberg has published in several industry publications, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. His research interests include biomechanics fixed-angle plating techniques and the treatment of osteoporotic fractures and clinical outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in osteoporotic bone.
When he’s not treating patients at LA Orthopaedic Specialists or presenting research, Dr. Solberg enjoys spending time camping and being outdoors with his wife, Dr. Pam Solberg, and their two beautiful daughters, Devon and Alexis.
Samer Alnajjar, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgeries and offers plastic surgery consultations at his office.
Dr. Alnajjar earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a Master of Public Health and Administration at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, before traveling to Grenada to earn his medical degree at St. George University Medical School.
He returned to Wayne State University for his general surgery residency and went on to complete two fellowships. The first fellowship was with the Department of Orthopaedics/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. His second fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute through the New York State University at Buffalo earned him a certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery and head and neck reconstruction.
Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Alnajjar also holds a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. He is a fellow of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and a member of the American College of Surgeons through his board certification in general surgery.
Dr. Alnajjar speaks fluent French and medical Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, traveling, scuba diving, and sports, including baseball, golf, and football.
Reginald Alexander, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. He is passionate about helping athletes heal and specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, including rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), ACL reconstruction, and cartilage preservation.
Dr. Alexander earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at Howard University in Washington, DC, before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from the Howard University College of Medicine. He completed his medical residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Illinois and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Prior to joining the team at LA Orthopaedic Specialists, Dr. Alexander spent time at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, studying the effects of leucine on adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, and at the University of Pennsylvania, also in Philadelphia, investigating possible stem cell lines for pancreatic Beta islets using human and mouse tissue.
Dr. Alexander has served as the team doctor for several high school and college sports teams, including the University of Chicago, and football, track and field, men’s tennis, and women’s water polo at UCLA. He presented several lectures on rehabilitation after ACL injuries and surgery, elbow MCL injuries, and the cost of hip arthroscopy at UCLA.
Kunal Kalra, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose areas of expertise include sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Kalra treats shoulder, hip, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries and disorders, seeing patients at the in Victorville, Pomona, Banning, Loma Linda and Chino, California, offices.
Dr. Kalra attended the University of Mumbai's Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ (Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy) Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India, where he earned his medical degree. He stayed in Mumbai to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, then moved to the United States.
He studied for his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan's Upper East Side and then traveled to the West Coast to attend the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) for fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction. Dr. Kalra also received specialist training in pediatric orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an AFTS Fellow (Paris) in shoulder surgery.
Dr. Kalra speaks fluent Hindi, English, and Marathi, so he can cater to patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. For most patients, he considers comprehensive non-surgical management first, offering advanced evidence-based treatments where necessary.
He aims to help people enjoy a healthier life, and he firmly believes that patients play a vital role in their therapy. He works with each person to help them make better choices that promote good health. Dr. Kalra says his goal is to keep patients out of his office because he'd much rather they are well and doing the activities they love.
Marc Samson, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center located in Downtown Los Angeles. His mission is to provide exceptional orthopaedic care to individuals living in and around Los Angeles, California.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Samson completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Berkeley, where he majored in biology and graduated with honors. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California Irvine. Dr. Samson completed his surgical internship at New York Medical College and his orthopaedic surgery residency training at New York Medical College and Boston University. In 1997, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University.
Well-versed in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Samson has served as a team physician for numerous high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams, including Stanford University, Boston University, the University of Massachusetts, and the NFL's San Francisco 49'ers.
Dr. Samson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also board-certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital
To better serve more patients, Dr. Samson speaks both Italian and Spanish in addition to English.
Tae Shin, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bringing years of experience in spine surgery and general orthopedics to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center, serving adults and teens living in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Shin earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He subsequently completed an internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Shin completed a spine surgery fellowship at New England Baptist Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. During that time, Dr. Shin also served as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the Tufts University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shin proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Shin enjoys getting to know the people in his care. He takes time to understand their unique symptoms and concerns and develops custom treatment plans that relieve pain and encourage mobility.
Dr. Shin welcomes anyone seeking relief from pain and a more active lifestyle to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center.
Lindsey Urband, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hand, upper extremity, and microsurgeon at the four Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute offices in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California. She specializes in treating complicated fractures, Deupuytren’s contractures, nerve problems, and arthritis of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Urband earned her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Minnesota and then traveled to the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine for an orthopedic residency. She finished her formal education with an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Hand Center in San Antonio, Texas.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Urband enjoys traveling and has worked on three surgical mission trips to Guatemala as a medical interpreter and assistant surgeon. She is an active person and likes running, cycling, paddle boarding, alpine skiing, and salsa dancing. Dr. Urband spent some time as a speed skater, which helps her understand athletic injuries and the importance for athletes to safely and effectively return to competition.
Roy Akrakian, MD, is an outstanding orthopaedic specialist passionate about serving his community. An integral part of the team at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Akarakian helps residents of Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California, find relief from various conditions affecting their bone, joint, and muscle health.
Dr. Akarakian began his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and remained in the area for his residency and fellowship training.
Professional roles as an emergency medicine attending physician and a physician for soccer, baseball, and hockey teams provided different learning environments, expanding Dr. Akarakian’s understanding of sports medicine and orthopedics.
The author of multiple scholarly papers and a forthcoming book, Dr. Akarakian believes in remaining connected to the academic medical community. He also enjoys participating in conferences and workshops as a presenter or attendee.
When not in the office, Dr. Akarakian enjoys playing beach volleyball and soccer and learning new cooking skills and stock trading.
“Dr. Roy is fantastic. I’ve had injections before and they hurt like hell but in his office it was fantastic. Very pleasant experience barely felt anything. My shots were insulin hurt worse. I would recommend them 1000%. Their staff is also fantastic”
Dr. Roy Akarakian, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
9190 Haven Ave
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91767
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