Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi
Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology
About Javad Parvizi
Prof. Javad Parvizi is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher known for his work in joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal infection. He earned his Master of Orthopedics (MS) from the Mayo Foundation, Rochester, between 1997 and 1999. He is currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group (2024) and serves as Chairman of the Board at Parvizi Surgical Innovation.
He has held board and leadership positions in several organizations, including the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS), Eastern Orthopedic Association, Orthopedic Overseas, and the Muller Foundation of North America. Within MSIS, he has served as both board member and president. He is also a member or honorary member of numerous societies, including The European Hip Society, The Hip Society, The International Hip Society, The Knee Society, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS), as well as several national orthopedic societies and the Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation.
Education
- 1997 – 1999 Mayo Foundation, Rochester / Master of Orthopedics (MS)
- 1991 – 1995 Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
- 1991 United Kingdom University of Strathclyde (Scotland) Faculty of Medicine
- 1985 – 1991 University of Sheffield, Faculty of Medicine (MB, ChB), United Kingdom
Experience
- 2024 Acibadem Health Group
- 2024 Acibadem University, Istanbul / Professor
- 2008 – 2023 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Professor
- 2004 – 2008 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Assistant Professor
- 2003 – 2004 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Associate Professor
- 2002 – 2003 Hip Society-Muller Foundation Fellowship / Adult Reconstruction, Bern, Switzerland
- 1997 – 2002 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota / Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- 1995 – 1997 University of Newcastle upon Tyne School of Medicine, United Kingdom / Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Residency
- 1991 – 1992 Sheffield University Medical School, United Kingdom / General Surgery and Orthopedics Internship
Professional Memberships
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) / Board Member
- The European Hip Society
- The Hip Society
- A-O Alumni Association
- Eastern Orthopadic Association
- Eastern Orthopedic Association / Board Member
- Societatea Romana de Ortopedie sl Traumatologie (SOROT) / Honorary Member
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Bolivian Orthopedic Society / Honorary Member
- Orthopedic Research Society (ORS)
- Eastern Orthopedic Society (EOA)
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS)
- Orthopedic Overseas / Board Member
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society / President
- Peruvian Orthhopedic Association / Honorary Member
- The International Hip Society
- The Knee Society
- Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation
- ISKAST / Congress President
- British Hip Society / Honorary Member
- Parvizi Surgical Innovation, Chairman of the Board
- Muller Foundation of North America / Board Member
- Brazilian Hip Society / Honorary Member
- Italian Orthopedic Society / Honorary Member
- SIAGASCOT- Italian Society / Honorary Member
Selected Publications
- Surgical Treatment of Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear. A Prospective Study with Long-Term Follow-up. J. Bone Joint Surg. 83A (1): 71-77, 2001. Cofield RH, Parvizi J, Hoffmeyer PJ, Lanzer WL, Ilstrup DM, Rowland CM
- Thirty ?Day Mortality Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J. Bone Joint Surg. 83(A): 1157-61, 2001. Parvizi J, Sullivan TA, Trousdale RT, Lewallen DG:
- Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis J. Bone Joint Surg. 83 (A): 1312-1316, 2001. Parvizi J, Duffy GP, Trousdale RT:
- Morbid Obesity: Should Arthroplasty be Avoided? ? J. Arthroplasty 15: 232-39, 2000. Parvizi J, Trousdale RT, Sarr MG
- Bipolar Hip Arthroplasty as Salvage Treatment for Recurrent Instability of Hip. J. Bone Joint Surg. 82-A (8): 1132-9, 2000. Parvizi J, Morrey BF
- Sudden Death During Primary Hip Arthroplasty Clin. Orthop. 369: 148-156, 1999. Parvizi J, Holiday AH, Ereth MH, Lewallen DG
- Development of Postoperative Fibromatosis after Resection of an Intraspinal Meningioma J. Neurosurg 90: 121-124, 1999. Lynch JJ, Parvizi J, Scheithauer BW, Krauss WE
- Low Intensity Ultrasound Increases Aggrecan Gene Expression In Chondrocytes. J. Orthop Research 17(4): 488-94, 1999. Parvizi J, Wu CC, Lewallen DG, Kinnick RR, Greenleaf JF, Bolander ME
- Evaluation of Clinical Signs in the Diagnosis of Scaphoid Fracture J. Hand Surg. 23B: 3, 324-327, 1998. Parvizi J, Wayman J, Moran CG, Kelly P:
- Exposure to Low Intensity Ultrasound Increases Aggrecan Gene Expression in a Rat Fracture Model. J. Orthop. Research 14: 802-809, 1996. Yang KH, Parvizi J, Wong SJ, Lewallen DG, Kinnick RR, Greenleaf JF, Bolander ME
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