Behrooz A. Akbarnia MD

Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders and spinal deformity. Dr. Akbarnia has had a highly distinguished career in the orthopaedic spine field and is respected worldwide for his contributions to improving the treatment of patients of all ages with spinal disorders. Currently, Dr. Akbarnia is the Medical Director at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in La Jolla, CA. He is also a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of California San Diego, and Director of the San Diego Spine Fellowship Program.

Following completion of his medical degree at Tehran University Medical School in Iran, Dr. Akbarnia moved to the United States in 1968 to continue his training. He completed his internship in Massachusetts, orthopaedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY and in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Shriners and St. Christopher Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Akbarnia is the Director of the San Diego Spine Fellowship program training both North American and international spine surgeons.