Dr Arya Nick Shamie - Appointment Process [Updated 2024]

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About Dr Arya Nick Shamie

SPECIALTY / SUBSPECIALTIES: Orthopedics / Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer
SUBSPECIALTIES : Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS : UCLA Medical Center
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 21+
GENDER : Male

Professional Statement

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the UCLA School of Medicine is Dr Arya Nick Shamie, MD.

Dr Arya Nick Shamie is a Spine Surgeon with Board Certification. He is the Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at UCLA School of Medicine and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. Since 2000, he has been on the UCLA School of Medicine’s Faculty. Dr Arya Nick Shamie contributes his experience to the instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows as an active participant in graduate medical education. In addition, he is actively engaged in scientific and clinical research initiatives concerning spinal illnesses. Dr Arya Nick Shamie was the winner of the UCI School of Medicine Award for Excellence in Research and the Dawson Traveling Fellowship from the Scoliosis Research Society. He has served as President of the American College of Spine Surgery for two terms. In addition to being a Qualified Medical Evaluator for the State of California, he was also chosen as an Expert Reviewer for the California Medical Board.

Dr Arya Nick Shamie is linked with a number of regional institutions, including UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. He obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University’s McGaw Medical Center and has been in practice for almost 20 years.

Dr Arya Nick Shamie’s Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Washington University
Fellowship, Dawson Traveling Fellowship-Lawrence Lenke, MD
UCLA Medical Center
Internship, Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
St Mary’s Hospital Medical Center
Internship, Orthopedic Surgery
UCLA Medical Center
Internship, Bone Research Lab-Dr. Marshall Urist
University of Southern California – LAC+USC Medical Center
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Residency
University of California, Irvine
Other Training, Biology

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
CA State Medical License
Active through 2023

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Super Doc, 2013
Super Doc, 2014
Super Doc, 2015
Patients’ Choice Award
Top Doctor
Super Doctor
Top Doctors:LA Area, 2013
Top 10 Academic Spine Surgeons, 2012
Top 10 Academic Spine Surgeons, 2012
Top Doctors:Southern California, 2012
Top Doctors, 2012
Top Doctors, 2013
Top Doctors, 2014
Compassionate Doctor Award, 2011
Compassionate Doctor Award, 2012
Compassionate Doctor Award, 2013
Compassionate Doctor Award, 2014
50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America, 2010
Patient’s Choice Award, 2010
Patient’s Choice Award, 2011
Patient’s Choice Award, 2012
Patient’s Choice Award, 2013
Patient’s Choice Award, 2014
Outstanding Research Award, 2000
Excellence in Research, 1990
Honors Graduate in Biological Sciences, 1990
Dean’s Honor List, 1989
Alpha Delta Pi, national honor society
Compassionate Doctor Award