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Jasmin Harounian, MD is a dual board-certified Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Physician with expertise in addressing orthopedic conditions, neck/back pain, sports injuries, nerve conditions, arthritis, and tendon/ligament injuries. 

As a physiatrist, her ultimate goal is to restore function, decrease pain, and improve her patients' overall quality of life. In order to do so, Dr. Harounian implements a wide array of treatment options - from targeted medication management and physical therapy exercise prescription to ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic-guided injections. Her interventional spine procedures include, but are not limited to, epidural injections, medial branch blocks, facet joint and sacroiliac joint injections, and radiofrequency ablations.

Dr. Harounian is a member of several professional organizations including AAPM&R, AMSSM, and IPSIS. She held a nationally elected position as the PM&R Representative on the American Medical Society For Sports Medicine Council and has worked with athletes of various levels and backgrounds: from weekend warriors and recreational joggers to marathon runners and USA Fencing Olympians. She has served as a clinical textbook editor and authored several textbook chapters, as in Braddom’s Rehabilitation Care Handbook, A Case-Based Approach to Shoulder Pain, Essential Sports Medicine, and Telemedicine for the Musculoskeletal Exam, among others. Her clinical and research interests include regenerative medicine, sports-related injuries, innovations in interventional spine procedures, and medical coverage for large-scale sporting events

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Daniel Emerson, MD, is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has multiple orthopaedic interests, including trauma, adult reconstruction (total joint replacement), shoulder and knee surgery, and general orthopaedics. 

Dr. Emerson’s special area of expertise is sports medicine, as he obtained the ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine in November 2010. A common but complicated sports injury that he treats is ACL tears and subsequent reconstruction. Dealing with a very active population during his nine years in the military gave him the opportunity to perform hundreds of ACL reconstructions, perfecting the latest advances in surgical management, including anatomic graft placement using the anteromedial portal and double bundle through a single tunnel.

Other special interests of Dr. Emerson include all aspects of workman’s comp injuries and treatments, including causation, return-to-work, permanent impairments, depositions, and independent medical examinations. His particular surgical interests and expertise include managing carpal tunnel syndrome, knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, and all aspects of shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Emerson was born and raised in Evansville and attended Central High School. He graduated with honors from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Following medical school, he served in the Army and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. His final four years in the Army were spent at Fort Benning, Georgia, completing a tour of duty in Iraq in 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and acting as Chief and General Staff of Orthopaedics at Martin Army Community Hospital.

Dr. Emerson is a former NCAA All-American wrestler and is very excited and humbled to be back in our local community and have the opportunity to care for the region’s athletes and local citizens. When not taking care of patients, he enjoys corralling his four children, spending time with his wife and family, traveling, reading, playing guitar and piano, and being outdoors. Dr. Emerson and his wife are a part of the local running community and completed multiple marathons and half-marathons together.

Dr. Bradley S. Baker has been a member of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center since 2010, where he practices out of the Henderson office. Dr. Baker stands out as the sole physician at the center to hold dual board certification in orthopedic surgery and the subspecialty of orthopedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, underscoring his profound expertise and commitment to his profession.

Dr. Baker's educational journey is marked by a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Concordia College in Minnesota, followed by his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine on a merit scholarship. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas – Wichita and furthered his training with a fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Taos Orthopedic Institute in New Mexico, where he collaborated with the medical staff of the United States Ski and Snowboard Team, enriching his sports medicine proficiency.

Prior to his tenure in Nevada, Dr. Baker practiced in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he specialized in treating knee, shoulder, and sports injuries while serving as a team physician for various sports teams across all levels. His academic contributions included roles as a clinical professor and a pivotal figure in developing a respected health system sports medicine program. Dr. Baker's career path also took him to Arizona, where he further specialized in a small, focused practice before bringing his wealth of experience to Nevada with a continued focus on treating patients with shoulder and knee problems.

His commitment to quality care is evident in his executive roles; he serves as the Vice Chief-of-Staff on the Medical Executive Committee and as Chairman of the Physician Performance Improvement Committee at Henderson Hospital since its inception. Additionally, he is Chairman of the Governing Board at Parkway Surgery Center, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery and physician performance.

Dr. Baker's career trajectory reflects a steadfast dedication to the orthopedic care he provides. His surgical skills include the most advanced surgical techniques. His care approach integrates patience, thorough education, and personalized patient-centered treatment plans, fostering a collaborative healthcare experience that enhances patient satisfaction, particularly in the treatment of athletes at all levels and individuals with knee and shoulder conditions.

Zefu (Robert) Liu, D.O. joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2025. He is Board-Certified and fellowship-trained, specializing in sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction, joint replacement and advanced arthroscopic procedures.

Originally from California, Dr. Liu developed a strong connection to Las Vegas during his time at Touro University Nevada, where he graduated at the top of his class. He is excited to return to the city that helped shape his medical career and to provide high-quality orthopedic care to the growing Las Vegas community.

Dr. Liu completed his orthopedic surgical residency in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as chief resident and was honored with the Resident of the Year award for his leadership, clinical excellence and commitment to patient care. He went on to complete his fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the nation’s premier orthopedic institutions, where he honed his skills in advanced arthroscopic procedures and shoulder reconstructive surgery. While there, he served as a team physician for both Washington University athletics and the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, where he gained extensive experience treating athletes at the highest levels.

At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, Dr. Liu is committed to delivering the highest level of care using cutting-edge techniques tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and goals. In addition to his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Liu also offers his patients the latest techniques in cartilage restoration, joint replacement surgery and ligament reconstruction.

Known for his thoughtful yet patient-centered approach, Dr. Liu believes in educating patients, exploring all nonsurgical options and pursuing surgery only when absolutely necessary. His philosophy centers on shared decision-making and building trust through clear, compassionate communication and patient education.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Liu is an avid outdoors enthusiast. He enjoys hiking, surfing, snowboarding, traveling and spending time with his family. He is fluent in Mandarin and is proud to serve Las Vegas’s diverse patient population.

Dr. Troy Flanagan is the Vice President of Performance at the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.

Troy has spent over 20 years directing the sport science and medicine programs for various Olympic and Professional sports teams.

Troy oversees the sport science, medicine, nutrition, sports technology and sports psychology program for the Bucks.

He successfully guided the Bucks to an NBA Championship in 2021.

Rand McClain, DO, is a dedicated regenerative & sports medicine specialist who enjoys helping patients with their complex medical care and providing insightful patient education at Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. 

Dr. McClain received his medical education from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California before pursuing a residency program at Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with some of the best health innovators in sports and regenerative medicine, as well as aesthetic and family medicine. 

Dr. McClain participated as a sports member in two U.S. teams before becoming an osteopathic physician, and he continues to participate competitively. 

He is an active member of the regenerative medicine community as well. Dr. McClain is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Live Cell Research, an organization dedicated to the innovation and development of medical technology that is designed to enhance people’s health and quality of daily life through epigenetic manipulation. 

Dr. McClain is a medical advisory board member at American Cryostem Corporation, Z.E.N Foods and National Veteran Foundation. 

In addition, he is passionate about therapy counseling. With each patient, he always listens to their unique medical concerns, and works hard to provide wonderful patient education so that they can understand all therapy options. 

As a dedicated osteopathic physician, Dr. McClain enjoys studying nutrition, exercise, herbs, supplements, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in his professional as well as personal life. At Regenerative & Sports Medicine, he provides detailed care so that patients can receive the best treatment that suits their needs and goals.

David Drez Jr., M.D., Senior Advisor at Center for Orthopaedics, is originally from DeQuincy, Louisiana, and earned his undergraduate and Medical Degree from Tulane University. He completed a residency in general surgery and in orthopaedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans – Tulane Service. Dr. Drez published a large body of research that focused primarily on athletic injuries and their prevention and treatment options, particularly injuries of the knee and shoulder. He is a co-author of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, the highly acclaimed guidebook for sports medicine physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers; and was co-editor of Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine.

He served as a clinical professor of orthopaedics at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In recognition of his contributions to the education of orthopaedists, the “Dr. David Drez Chair in Orthopedic Sports Medicine” was dedicated at LSU in New Orleans in 2006. Dr. Drez served as a team physician at McNeese State University for 37 years and was inducted into the McNeese State University Hall of Fame. The rehabilitation area of the university’s Sports Medicine Center was also named the “David Drez Jr., MD, Rehabilitation Facility.” In 2017, Dr. Drez received the Jack Weakley Award of Distinction from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), which is given to honor one individual each year for a lifetime of outstanding contributions that directly impact health care in the area of athletics, athletic training, or sports medicine and are of major and lasting importance.

Dr. Drez was one of the five founding members of Center for Orthopaedics in 1994 and was a member of the group’s medical staff for 13 years. He returned to the group in 2011. He currently serves as a senior advisor to the practicing physicians.

Originally from Kenner, Louisiana, Alex Anderson, MD, is proud to provide high-quality care to patients throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the Center for Orthopaedics. 

After completing his undergraduate degree in biology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Dr. Anderson earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

Dr. Anderson went on to complete his residency in family medicine at the LSU Health Sciences Center Family Medicine Residency based at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He also completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Dr. Anderson is certified in family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

He looks forward to welcoming new patients and continuing to care for his returning ones, giving them his highly regarded approach to helping them heal at the Center for Orthopaedics.