Arbi Nazarian

Arbi Nazarian, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He specializes in adult joint reconstruction, biomechanical prostheses, and fracture fixation devices.

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (2005)
• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (2009)
• Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Administration, Rosalind Franklin University (2010)
• Doctor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University (2013)
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF Fresno (2018)
• Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction of the Knee and Hip Joints at Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University (2019)

Dr. Nazarian’s research focuses on adult joint reconstruction, including biomechanical prostheses and fracture fixation devices. His work bridges clinical practice with advancements in orthopaedic surgical techniques.

He has received the Surgeon’s Award for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Nazarian is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Dr. Nazarian mentors residents and students, providing guidance during Grand Rounds, didactics, and committees. He previously served as a sideline physician for the Fresno State Bulldogs sports team.

Fluent in Armenian, Farsi, and Spanish, Dr. Nazarian balances his professional commitments with family time and sporting activities.