RobertMichaelTamurianMD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Medical Director for Musculoskeletal Services at Multicare Health System, Joint Replacement Specialist at Multicare Health System, Tacoma, WA

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Office
3124 S 19th St
Ste 340
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone+1 253-459-7000

Summary

Dr. Robert Tamurian is an orthopedic surgeon in Tacoma, WA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Allenmore Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center, and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery, musculoskeletal oncology/cancer, orthopedic sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma and is experienced in osteosarcoma, sports medicine, musculoskeletal oncology, hip and knee surgery, and total joint replacement.

Education & Training

Washington State UniversityM.B.A., 2015 - 2017
Washington State UniversityMBA, Business Administration, 2015 - 2016
University of FloridaFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2007 - 2008
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2003
University of Michigan Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1998
Binghamton UniversityB.S., Summa cum Laude, 1991 - 1994
Hobart CollegeNo degree, 1990 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
WA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2011 - 2011
IL State Medical License 2005 - 2008
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
America’s Top Orthopedists Consumers Research Council of America, 2006-2007, 2009
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Gold Star in lieu of 2nd Award) Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes, 2004
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 2003
Biomedical Research Poster Session National Meeting, 2nd Place NIH / American Medical Student Association, 1998
Medical Alumni Scholarship State University of New York Health Science Center @ Syracuse, 1998
Alpha Omega Alpha: Student Research Fellowship 1997
Biomedical Research Poster Session, Regional Winner NIH / American Medical Student Association, 1997
Dean’s Letter of Commendation 1996
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Binghamton University, 1994
Golden Key National Honor Society Binghamton University, 1992
CRC Chemistry Freshman of the Year Hobart College, 1991
Named Scholar: Woods Scholarship Hobart College, 1991
Hobart Varsity Letter Hobart College, 1991
Dean’s List Binghamton University, 1991
Presidential Scholarship Hobart College, 1990
Dean’s List Hobart College, 1990
Clerkship / Elective Honors: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Commissioned Officer United States Navy, Officer Indoctrination School
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Calcium phosphate cement and locked plate augmentation of distal femoral defects: A biomechanical analysis
Malcolm R. DeBaun, Joel C. Williams, Chase G. Bennett, Eric M. Pridgen, Robert M. Tamurian
The Knee. 2019-08-09
17 citations
Torsional properties of distal femoral cortical defects.
Derek F. Amanatullah, Joel C. Williams, David P. Fyhrie, Robert M. Tamurian
Orthopedics. 2014-03-01
55 citations
Phase I Trial of Neoadjuvant Conformal Radiotherapy Plus Sorafenib for Patients with Locally Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Extremity
Robert J. Canter, Dariusz Borys, Abimbola O Olusanya, Chin-Shang Li, Li Yuan Lee
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2014-02-20

Journal Articles

Diagnosis and treatment of joint-related tumors that mimic sports-related injuries
Damron TA, Morris C, Rougraff B, Tamurian R, Instr Course Lect, 1/1/2009
Sparing radiation-induced damage to the physis by radioprotectant drugs: laboratory analysis in a rat model
Tamurian RM, Damron TA, Spadaro JA, J Orthop Res, 1/1/1999

Abstracts/Posters

Sparing Radiation-induced damage to the physis by radioprotectant drugs: Laboratory analysis in a rat model
Tamurian RM, Damron TA, Spadaro J, NIH / American Medical Student Association: Biomedical Research Poster Session, Regional; NIH / American Medical Student Association National Meeting, Biomedical Research Poster Session, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/1997

Lectures

Morbidity of an Unplanned Excision of Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A Quantitative Assessment
Phoenix, AZ, 2008; London, United Kingdom, 2008; Las Vegas, NV, 2009 - 1/1/2009
Biopsy & Staging of Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Chorus Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Bone Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Soft Tissue Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Tumor Simulators and Miscellaneous Orthopaedic Oncologic Conditions
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Metastatic Disease
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Metabolic Bone Disease
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Benign Bone Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Biopsy & Staging
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Pediatric Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
High Risk Orthopaedics
1/1/2009
Mets/Myeloma
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Tumor Simulators
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Soft Tissue Benign Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Malignant Bone Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2009
Risk factors of pulmonary metastases with giant cell tumor of bone
Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2008
Holes in Bone - The Common Pediatric Tumors
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2008
Reconstructive options for limb salvage
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2008
Sports Tumors
1/1/2008
Lumps and Bumps, How to Stay Out of Trouble
1/1/2008
Arthroscopic synovectomy in hemophilia patients: financial perspectives
Seattle, WA - 1/1/2001
Intramuscular hematoma following a midvastus approach in total knee arthroplasty: a case report
Traverse City, MI - 1/1/2001
Sparing of radiation-induced damage to the physis: fractionation alone compared to amifostine pretreatment
1/1/1999
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS
Fellow
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
Member