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Nick Ghazarian, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Glendale, CA

Nick Ghazarian DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma


Spine surgeon

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  • 222 W Eulalia St., STE 309Glendale, CA 91204

  • Phone+1 818-579-2929

  • Fax+1 818-643-3861

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Summary

  • Dr. Nick Ghazarian grew up a Los Angeles native and alumnus of UCLA. After receiving his degree in biology, Dr. Ghazarian went on to complete medical school and a 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, Precision Spine & Orthopedics.

    Dr. Ghazarian research focus has been on cutting edge minimally invasive treatments of complex spinal conditions with numerous articles, lectures and presentations in national conferences.
  • Precision Spine & Orthopedics Official Website

Education & Training

  • OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center
    OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of California Los Angeles
    University of California Los AngelesBS, Biology, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2013 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State License 2012 - 2017
  • Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator
    California Radiological BranchFluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident Orthopedic Surgery VHMC, 2016-2017
  • Public Health Hero of Southern Nevada 2016 Nevada Public Health, 2016-2017
  • Best Resident Educator VHMC, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship Injuries; A Two-Year Retrospective Fight Injury Study  
    Otten M., Ghazarian N., Osteopathic Family Physician., 3/1/2014
  • The effects of induced stress as a result of social confrontation, and interactions with a mirror on the levels of melatonin and cortisol in Tilapia mossambica  
    1. Cooper E. L., Ghazarian N., UCLA Undergraduate Journal, 4/1/2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • Evidence based clinical review of ultrasonography of the rotator cuff.
    N. Ghazarian DO, W.R McGee, DO, Abstract presented at the Second Annual Orthopaedic Summit 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12/7/2016
  • An invitro characterization of splash displacement in different lavage systems and effectiveness of lavage shield
    Nishiyama S.K, Ghazarian N, Western Orthopedic Association, Colorado, 1/8/2013

Lectures

  • Spine Biomechanics: Understanding “Sagittal Balance” and its long term implications 
    Las Vegas, Nevada - 10/10/2016
  • Complex Dislocations of the Elbow and Treatment 
    Children's Hospital of Orange County. Orange, CA - 2/7/2015
  • Compartment Syndromes 
    Las Vegas, Nevada - 8/7/2013
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Press Mentions

  • The Warning Signs of Scoliosis to Know
    The Warning Signs of Scoliosis to KnowDecember 2nd, 2022

Committees

  • Physician consultant, Spine Management Task Force 2016 - 2017
  • Physician consultant, Joint Replacement Task Force 2015 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Armenian

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