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Vedat Deviren, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA

VedatDevirenMD

Orthopaedic Surgery San Francisco, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine

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  • Office

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Phone+1 415-353-2949
    Fax+1 415-353-2956

Education & Training

  • Hacettepe University
    Hacettepe UniversityPgD, Orthopedics and Traumatology, 1994 - 1999
  • Hacettepe University FOM
    Hacettepe University FOMClass of 1994, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Prize in Basic Science International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, 2017
  • Best Paper # 62 Society for Minimally Invasive Supine Surgery, 2016
  • Louis A. Goldstein Award for Best Clinical Poster Scoliosis Research Society, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Comparison of Implants Used in Open-Door Laminoplasty: Structural Rib Allografts Versus Metallic Mini-Plates  
    Tabaraee E, Mummaneni P, Abdul-Jabbar A, Shearer D, Roy E, Amin B, Ames C, Burch S, Deviren V, Berven S, Hu S, Chou D, Tay BK, J Spinal Disord Tech, 1/29/2014
  • Hospital Readmission After Spine Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity  
    Schairer WW, Carrer A, Deviren V, HP, Chou D, Ames C, Burch S, Tay B, Sawyer A, Berven SH, Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 1/21/2013
  • Identification of Decision Criteria for Revision Surgery among Patients with Proximal Junctional Failure following Surgical Treatment for Spinal Deformity  
    Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 1/17/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Adult Lumbar Scoliosis: State-of-the-Art Treatment TICKET (Operative and Nonoperative)
    RA. Hart; V. Deviren; JS. Smith; MC. Gupta, AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/14/2017
  • The Value of Multilevel Fusions for Adult Spinal Deformity: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes and Cost of Care.
    D. Beckerman; M. Callahan; L. Racine; S.H. Berven; S. Burch; V. Deviren, North American Spine Society 31st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/26/2016
  • What is the Effect of Open versus Percutaneous Screws on Complications Among Patients Undergoing Lateral Interbody Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity?
    KD. Than; S. Nguyen; P. Park; D. Chou; F. LaMarca; JS. Uribe; T. Vogel; PD. Nunley; RK. Eastlack; N. Anand; AS. Kanter; V. Deviren; GM. Mundis Jr. ISSG, North American Spine Society 31st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/26/2016
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Lectures

  • Adult Lumbar Scoliosis: State-of-the-Art Treatment TICKET (Operative and Nonoperative) 
    San Diego, CA - 1/14/2017
  • Spondylolisthesis Sagittal Alignment is Critical Even in Single-Level Lumbar Fusion 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2017
  • Surgical Site Infections: Impact on the Patient, the Hospital, and You; Preoperative Measures to Prevent SSIs 
    Orlando, FL - 1/16/2016
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Other

  • The Number of pedicle Screws and degree on intrinsic stability Determine Construct Stiffness in The Thoracic 
    Deviren, V; Acaroglu, E; Lee, J; Hu, S; Lenke, L; Polly, D; Kuklo, T; O'Brien, M; Brumfield, D; Puttlitz, C
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2005
  • The Effect of Rod Bending on Spinal Construct Fatigue Strength 
    Lindsey, C T; Xu, Z; Deviren, V; Puttlitz, C M
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2005

Authored Content

  • The Safety and Efficacy of CT-Guided, Fluoroscopy-Free Vertebroplasty in Adult Spinal Deformity SurgeryMay 2018
  • The Relationship of Older Age and Perioperative Outcomes Following Thoracolumbar Three-Column Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity: An Analysis of 300 Consecutive Cases RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • ATEC to Feature Comprehensive Procedural Solutions at NASS 2021
    ATEC to Feature Comprehensive Procedural Solutions at NASS 2021September 15th, 2021
  • Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of ALIF IdentiTi™ Porous Titanium Interbody System Implant
    Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of ALIF IdentiTi™ Porous Titanium Interbody System ImplantJuly 18th, 2019
  • Medicrea Hosts First-Ever Spine Artificial Intelligence Focused Meeting in Lyon, France
    Medicrea Hosts First-Ever Spine Artificial Intelligence Focused Meeting in Lyon, FranceSeptember 26th, 2018
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