Prof. Javad Parvizi is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher with a long-standing international reputation in joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal infection. He earned his Master of Orthopedics (MS) from the Mayo Foundation, Rochester (1997–1999) and has continued to advance clinical care, research, and education throughout his career. Currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group (2024), Prof. Parvizi holds leadership roles across multiple organizations and foundations. He serves as Chairman of the Board at Parvizi Surgical Innovation and has been an active board member of several professional bodies, including the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS), Eastern Orthopedic Association, Orthopedic Overseas, and the Muller Foundation of North America. He has also been honored with presidency and board positions within MSIS. A committed educator and international collaborator, Prof. Parvizi is a member or honorary member of numerous national and international societies, including: – Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) — Board Member; President – The European Hip Society; The Hip Society; The International Hip Society; British Hip Society (Honorary) – The Knee Society – American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons – Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) – Eastern Orthopedic Association; Eastern Orthopaedic Association; Eastern Orthopedic Society (EOA) – A-O Alumni Association; ISKAST (Congress President) – National societies with honorary membership: Societatea Romana de Ortopedie si Traumatologie (SOROT), Bolivian Orthopedic Society, Peruvian Orthopedic Association, Brazilian Hip Society, Italian Orthopedic Society, SIAGASCOT – Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation His work spans clinical excellence in hip and knee arthroplasty, pioneering approaches to prosthetic joint infection, surgical innovation, and mentorship of the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. Prof. Parvizi is widely published and frequently invited to speak at international meetings, reflecting a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Education
- 1997 – 1999 Mayo Foundation, Rochester / Master of Orthopedics (MS)
- 1991 – 1995 Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
- 1991 United Kingdom University of Strathclyde (Scotland) Faculty of Medicine
- 1985 – 1991 University of Sheffield, Faculty of Medicine (MB, ChB), United Kingdom
Experience
- 2024 Acibadem Health Group
- 2024 Acibadem University, Istanbul / Professor
- 2008 – 2023 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Professor
- 2004 – 2008 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Assistant Professor
- 2003 – 2004 Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Associate Professor
- 2002 – 2003 Hip Society-Muller Foundation Fellowship / Adult Reconstruction, Bern, Switzerland
- 1997 – 2002 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota / Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- 1995 – 1997 University of Newcastle upon Tyne School of Medicine, United Kingdom / Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Residency
- 1991 – 1992 Sheffield University Medical School, United Kingdom / General Surgery and Orthopedics Internship
Memberships
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) / Board Member
- The European Hip Society
- The Hip Society
- A-O Alumni Association
- Eastern Orthopadic Association
- Eastern Orthopedic Association / Board Member
- Societatea Romana de Ortopedie sl Traumatologie (SOROT) / Honorary Member
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Bolivian Orthopedic Society / Honorary Member
- Orthopedic Research Society (ORS)
- Eastern Orthopedic Society (EOA)
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS)
- Orthopedic Overseas / Board Member
- Musculoskeletal Infection Society / President
- Peruvian Orthhopedic Association / Honorary Member
- The International Hip Society
- The Knee Society
- Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation
- ISKAST / Congress President
- British Hip Society / Honorary Member
- Parvizi Surgical Innovation, Chairman of the Board
- Muller Foundation of North America / Board Member
- Brazilian Hip Society / Honorary Member
- Italian Orthopedic Society / Honorary Member
- SIAGASCOT- Italian Society / Honorary Member
Publications
- Surgical Treatment of Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear.
A Prospective Study with Long-Term Follow-up. J. Bone Joint Surg. 83A (1): 71-77, 2001. Cofield RH, Parvizi J, Hoffmeyer PJ, Lanzer WL, Ilstrup DM, Rowland CM - Thirty ?Day Mortality Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.
J. Bone Joint Surg. 83(A): 1157-61, 2001. Parvizi J, Sullivan TA, Trousdale RT, Lewallen DG: - Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
J. Bone Joint Surg. 83 (A): 1312-1316, 2001. Parvizi J, Duffy GP, Trousdale RT: - Morbid Obesity: Should Arthroplasty be Avoided?
? J. Arthroplasty 15: 232-39, 2000. Parvizi J, Trousdale RT, Sarr MG - Bipolar Hip Arthroplasty as Salvage Treatment for Recurrent Instability of Hip.
J. Bone Joint Surg. 82-A (8): 1132-9, 2000. Parvizi J, Morrey BF - Sudden Death During Primary Hip Arthroplasty
Clin. Orthop. 369: 148-156, 1999. Parvizi J, Holiday AH, Ereth MH, Lewallen DG - Development of Postoperative Fibromatosis after Resection of an Intraspinal Meningioma
J. Neurosurg 90: 121-124, 1999. Lynch JJ, Parvizi J, Scheithauer BW, Krauss WE - Low Intensity Ultrasound Increases Aggrecan Gene Expression In Chondrocytes.
J. Orthop Research 17(4): 488-94, 1999. Parvizi J, Wu CC, Lewallen DG, Kinnick RR, Greenleaf JF, Bolander ME - Evaluation of Clinical Signs in the Diagnosis of Scaphoid Fracture
J. Hand Surg. 23B: 3, 324-327, 1998. Parvizi J, Wayman J, Moran CG, Kelly P: - Exposure to Low Intensity Ultrasound Increases Aggrecan Gene Expression in a Rat Fracture Model.
J. Orthop. Research 14: 802-809, 1996. Yang KH, Parvizi J, Wong SJ, Lewallen DG, Kinnick RR, Greenleaf JF, Bolander ME
