Javad Parvizi MS, MD, FRCS
Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Director, Clinical Research, Rothman Institute
Dr. Parvizi is a professor at the department of orthopaedic surgery at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He is also the director of clinical research at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia.
Dr. Parvizi completed his medical school education at the United Kingdom, from the University of Sheffield in 1991.
Following graduation from medical school, he spent four years in surgical training that included cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Newcastle.
After obtaining a Masters degree in molecular biology from the Mayo Clinic in 1997, Dr. Parvizi was offered a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in 2002 and traveled to Switzerland to do a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Berne, where he spent time with Professor Ganz.
Dr. Parvizi specializes in the management of young patients with hip disorders such as dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement. He has performed over 1000 femoroacetabularosteoplasty procedures, 300 pelvic and femoral osteotomies, and over 5000 hip replacements in young adults and continues to lead the clinical research team at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.
His personal area of interest in research and clinical practice includes prevention and diagnosis of joint infection, joint preservation in adults, and prevention of thromboembolism following orthopedic procedures. He has published over 700 scientific articles and has written 18 text books in related subjects including books on THE HIP and on THE KNEE. He has received numerous awards from societies and has received funding for his research from the National Institute of Health, Department of Defense, Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Arthritis Foundation and numerous other funding bodies.
