Ramin John Espandar, MD
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Ramin J. Espandar, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, and foot and ankle surgery. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency. He subsequently joined the faculty at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he advanced from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor.
Dr. Espandar completed two years of fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedics at Nemours Children鈥檚 Health, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at 91探花 University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, where he specializes in the care of children and adolescents with orthopaedic and sports-related conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Espandar has maintained a strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education, research, and international collaboration. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves as a reviewer for several orthopaedic journals. His clinical and academic interests include pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, medical education, and clinical research.
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- Fellowship 2026, Sports Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
- Fellowship 2025, Pediatric Orthopedic, Wolfson Children's Hospital
- Fellowship 2024, Pediatric Orthopedic, Nemours Children's Hospital
- Fellowship 2021, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Harbor UCLA
- Residency 2000, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Internship 1992, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- MD 1992, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- orthopedic surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical education and surgical outcomes
- Foot and Ankle
- Clinical Research or Studies
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- Neural Axis Abnormalities and Neurosurgical Interventions in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.. Neal K, Rambo A, Espandar R, Mathew M, Ramazanian T., Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 05/2026
- Revisiting the Natural History of Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Mature Girls: Factors Associated with Curve Progression.. Neal K, Krombholz K, Siddiqui A, Espandar R, Mathew M, Rambo A., Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, 09/2025
- Surgical Correction of Cavus Foot: Osteotomy or Arthrodesis.. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 11/2020
- Surgical Management of Flexible Flatfoot in Adolescents.. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 10/2019
- Evaluation and Management of Flatfoot.. Espandar R., AO Trauma Regional Masters Course, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10/2018
- Proximal Osteotomies in Hallux Valgus Surgery.. Espandar R., International Foot and Ankle Congress, Shiraz, Iran, 05/2018
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Syndesmotic Injuries.. Espandar R., International Congress of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Sports Traumatology, Kish Island, Iran, 02/2018
- Arthroscopic Management of Subtle Syndesmotic Injuries. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 11/2017