Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour, DO, Newport Beach, CA

About Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour

Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour is a board-certified Sports Medicine and Non-Operative Orthopedic physician and founder of OC Musculoskeletal Medical Center (OC MSK) in Newport Beach, California. He specializes in non-operative orthopedics, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, orthobiologics, and advanced ultrasound-guided procedures. Dr. Salamatipour completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at Indiana University, where he treated elite collegiate athletes, including members of the Indiana Hoosiers football program. He currently serves as a professional team physician and has also worked with elite athletes in numerous sports. With more than 1,000 non-surgical orthopedic procedures performed, Dr. Salamatipour has extensive experience treating sports injuries, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, chronic joint pain, and peripheral nerve conditions. His practice emphasizes helping patients avoid surgery when appropriate through evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid/gel injections, prolotherapy, minimally invasive tenotomy, nerve hydrodissection, and other regenerative treatments. Dr. Salamatipour is also a published author and physician-scientist, with peer-reviewed research and medical publications, as well as serving as a peer-reviewer for numerous academic journals. He combines advanced sports medicine training, clinical experience, and current medical evidence to develop individualized treatment plans. At OC MSK, patients receive physician-led care with real-time diagnostic ultrasound used to precisely evaluate musculoskeletal problems and guide procedures. The practice serves active adults throughout Newport Beach, Orange County, and Southern California who are seeking advanced alternatives to orthopedic surgery.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Foot Consultation

Hand Problems

Pain Management Consultation

Patellar Tendon Rupture

Prolotherapy

Sports Injury

Upper Extremity Dislocation

Arthritis

Foot Consultation

Hand Problems

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

OC Musculoskeletal Medical Center

400 Newport Center Dr, #602-A, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Education and background

Practice names

OC Musculoskeletal Medical Center

Board certifications

Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine)
American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Midwestern University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Residency)
University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
American College of Sports Medicine

Awards and publications

Salamatipour A, Amani K. Saphenous neuropathy in a string musician. Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports. 9,17 (2023).
Pham M, Avedissian SN, Joshi MD, Scheetz MH, Salamatipour A, et al. Pharmacokinetic disposition of amiodarone when given with an intralipid rescue strategy. Pharmaceutics. 13,4 (2021)
Mohanty SK, Salamatipour A, Willenbring JK. Mobility of asbestos fibers below ground is enhanced by dissolved organic matter from soil amendments. Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters. 2,1 (2021)

Languages spoken

English
Farsi
Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1457939043

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What practice does Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour work with?

Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour works with OC Musculoskeletal Medical Center.

Where is Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour's office located?

Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour's office is located at 400 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour have?

Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour is certified by Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine) and American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour?

Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ashkan Salamatipour on their profile.