Dr. Babak Samimi MD
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Dr. Babak Samimi began his undergraduate studies at UCLA where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psycho-Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude and …
Dr. Babak Samimi began his undergraduate studies at UCLA where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psycho-Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He continued his graduate studies at the UCLA School of Medicine where he graduated with Honors in Surgery. He then successfully completed his internship and residency at the University of Southern California specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Samimi has been an author on multiple published peer-reviewed papers and has presented his research on numerous occasions. Dr. Samimi is actively involved in academics through his role as Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine for residents at the USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Samimi is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, California Orthopaedic Association and Orthopedic Trauma Association.
Education
- Medical School - University of Southern California
- Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
- Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- California Orthopaedic Association
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- Los Angeles County Medical Association
- California Medical Association
Awards and Publications
- Health for Humanity (International non-profit organization working towards global health)
- Love for Haiti (A disaster relief organization formed to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake)
- D Allison, A Lindberg, B Samimi, R Mirzayan, L Menendez: A Comparison of Mineral Bone Graft Substitutes for Bone Defects, US Oncology & Hematology, 2011; 7(1)
- G Carlson, JL Dragoo, B Samimi, P Benhaim: Bacteriostatic Properties of Biomatrices against Common Orthopaedic Pathogens, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2004; 321: 472-478
- JL Dragoo, B Samimi, SL Hame, BJ Thomas, JR Lieberman, MH Hedrick, P Benhaim: Cartilage and Bone Production using Stem Cells from Infrapatellar Fat Pads, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Br, 2003 Jul; 85 (5): 740-7
- A Vojdani, P Choppa, C Tagle, B Samimi, C Lapp: Detection of Mycoplasma genus and Mycoplasma fermentans by PCR in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology, 1998; 22: 1-11
- Multiple Presentations at Orthopedic Academic Conferences
Insurances Accepted
Patient Reviews
muy amable
Highly recommended. I had a great experience.
long wait but overall he was great to deal with. Ive dealt with a lot of doctors and when he finally saw me he was very helpful and made me feel comfortable that he knew what he was doing