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Robert Tamurian, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tacoma, WA

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Tacoma, WA

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2011 - 2011
  • IL State Medical License
    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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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