Ali Azad

Ali Azad, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Associate Program Director of the Residency Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, with expertise in reconstructive microvascular surgery and trauma management. His clinical practice focuses on tendonitis, arthritis, compressive neuropathy, and complex neurovascular injuries. After completing training at USC and a fellowship at NYU, he held faculty roles at NYU Langone before returning to USC. He is actively engaged in clinical care, research, and surgical education.

Educations:

• Internship and Residency: University of Southern California
• Fellowship: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at New York University

Research Interests: Dr. Azad’s work centers on optimizing surgical techniques for hand/upper extremity conditions, including arthroscopic advancements, biomechanical fixation methods, and patient-reported outcomes. His studies evaluate factors influencing postoperative complications, surgical timing efficacy, and anatomical variations affecting treatment.

Publications Trends: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles focusing on hand surgery innovations, nerve repair timing, and comparative studies on fixation techniques. Recent work emphasizes patient outcomes after corticosteroid injections, cadaveric anatomical studies, and pandemic-era surgical adaptations.

Grants & Advising: Actively participates in clinical trials and residency training program development. No formal grants or advisees listed.

Labs/Teams: Integrates into USC’s orthopaedic research programs and collaborates with Keck Medicine surgical teams.