Kambiz Hannani, MD
Fellow, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 1%
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Dr. Hannani is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon. He completed his medical school and surgical/orthopedic residency at UCLA Medical Center. He subsequently completed a spine fellowship at the Spine Institute at St John’s Medical Center. Dr. Hannani has received additional training in the field of minimally invasive surgery and is one of few surgeons in the Los Angeles area who utilizes endoscopic techniques with awake patients.Dr. Hannani has published multiple scientific articles and has contributed to multiple book chapters.
Curriculum Vitae
| Kambiz Hannani, MD Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Qualified Medical Examiner | |
| Occupational History: | |
| July 02-present | Practicing Orthopedic Spine Surgeon |
| 2007 | Chairman, Department of Surgery; Citrus Valley Medical Center Queen of the Valley Campus Intercommunity Campus |
| 2006 | Chairman Elect, Department of Surgery; CVMC Queen of the Valley Campus Intercommunity Campus |
| 2006 | Chair, Surgery Core Committee, Citrus Valley Medical Center |
| June 2005-present | Spinal Surgery Consultant for insurance utilization review |
| Fellowship Training
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| Aug 01-July 02 | Spine Surgery Fellowship Dr. Rick Delamarter, St. John’s Medical Center [Santa Monica, California] |
| Postgraduate Training | |
| 1995-1996 | Surgical Internship, UCLA Medical Center |
| 1996-1997 | Orthopedic Residency, UCLA Medical Center, PGY2 |
| 1997-1998 | Research Scholar Program, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine |
| 1998-2000 | Orthopedic Residency, UCLA Medical Center, PGY3-4 |
| 2000-2001 | Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA Medical Center |
| Medical School Training | |
| 1990-1995 | University of California, Los Angeles GPA: 3.94 |
| 1994-1995 | Medical School Research Fellowship |
| Undergraduate Education | |
| 1983-1986 | University High School, Los Angeles Graduated with Honors; GPA: 4.0 |
| 1986-1990 | University of California, Los Angeles College Honors in Biochemistry [Bachelors of Science] Magna Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa |
| Honors/Awards | |
| 1985-1990 | Merck Award in Chemistry College Honors American Chemical Society Award of Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry Member of College Honors Dean’s Honors List for 5 Quarters Member of the Department of Honors for 12 Quarters |
| Licensure | |
| Board Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery | |
| California Medical License A061933; DEA BH5343481 | |
| Medical Staff Privileges | |
| Citrus Valley Medical Center [Queen of the Valley and Intercommunity] Saint John’s Medical Center Rancho Specialty Hospital | |
| Medical Society Membership | |
| 2002-present | California Orthopaedic Association |
| 1996-present | Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 2002 | North American Spine Society |
| Medical Informatics | |
| 1994-Present | Founder: Orthoguide.com: Internet and Medline Search Engine Designed for Orthopaedics. |
| 1994-Present | Founder: MyMedline.com Medline search engine. |
| 1998-2000 | Managing Editor of the Orthopaedic Databases Development Team for the Orthogate Project |
| 1998 | Founding Member of the Orthogate Project |
| 1998 | Founding Member of the Internet Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology [ISOST] |
| 1998 | Orthogate Editorial Board Member |
| 1998-2000 | Managing Editor of the ISOST Database |
| Leadership Experience | |
| 1989-1990 | Financial Chair of an undergraduate organization (UCLA Undergraduate Government, ASUCLA) |
| 1990-1995 | UCMA, Undergraduate Counceling for Medical School Applicants |
| 1988-1990 | Computer Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, UCLA (for general computer processing) |
Book Chapters:
- Hannani K. Thoracic Disc Injuries. eMedicine [peer reviewed]. http://www.emedicine.com/sports/topic128.htm.
- Hannani, K., Delamarter, R. Operative Treatment of Anterior Procedures. In: Herkowitz, H, Dvorak, J, et al. The Lumbar Spine, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia, Lippincott. 2004. p.331-337.
- Delamarter, R , Hannani, K.. Clinical Decision Making: When to recommend Back Surgery. Craig E Morris, Low Back Syndromes. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2005. p. 841-858.
Publications
- Drake TA, Hannani K, Kabo JM, Villa V, Krass K, Lusis AJ. Genetic loci influencing natural variations in femoral bone morphometry in mice. J Orthop Res. 2001 Jul;19(4):511-7.
- Drake TA, Schadt E, Hannani K, Kabo JM, Krass K, Colinayo V, Greaser LE 3rd, Goldin J, Lusis AJ. Genetic loci determining bone density in mice with diet-induced atherosclerosis. Physiol Genomics. 2001 Apr 27;5(4):205-15.
- Markolf KL, Dunbar AM, Hannani K. Mechanisms of load transfer in the cadaver forearm: role of the interosseous membrane. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2000 Jul;25(4):674-82.
- Drake TA. Hannani K. Fei Haihua. Lavi S. Berliner JA. Minimally oxidized low-density lipoprotein induces tissue factor expression in cultured human endothelial cells. Am J of Path. 1991;138(3):601-607.
- Goldberg RA. Hannani K. Toga AW. Microanatomy of the orbital apex: computed tomography and microcryoplaning of soft and hard tissue. Ophthalmology. 1992;99(9):144-148.
- Mazur K, Stevanovic M, Schnall SB, Hannani K, Zionts LE. Scaphocapitate syndrome in a child associated with a distal radius and ulna fracture. J Orthop Trauma 1997 Apr;11(3):230-232 .
Abstracts
- Hannani K, Kabo, J, Rod. Internet and medical information. POSTER presentation at the AAOS, March 2000 [Florida].
- Hannani K, Kabo, J, Villa, V., Krass, K., Qaio, J-H., Lusis, A., Drake, T. Identification of the genetic loci responsible for structural properties of mice femurs. Orthopaedic Transactions from presentation at ORS Feb 1999 [Anaheim, Ca].
Presentations
- Hannani K, Etminan M, Dawson E. The radiographic evaluation of posterolateral spinal fusion with demineralized bone matrix augmented autograft vs autograft alone. Residents’ Meeting [American Orthopaedic Association/Orthpaedic Research and Education Foundation]; Febuary 1998 in Sacramento, CA.
- Hannani K, Kabo, J, Villa, V., Krass, K., Qaio, J-H., Lusis, A., Drake, T. Identification of the genetic loci responsible for structural properties of mice femurs. Presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting in Anaheim, Feb 1999.
- Hannani K, Bernstein RM. The Validity of Medical Information on the Internet: Case study of Scoliosis. Presented at the annual Shriner Hospital Conference, May 2001.
- Hannani K, Kabo, J, Villa, V., Krass, K., Qaio, J-H., Lusis, A., Drake, T. Identification of the genetic loci responsible for material and geometric properties of mice femurs. Presented at the UCLA Grand Rounds, June 2001.
- Hannani K, Kabo, J, Villa, V., Krass, K., Qaio, J-H., Lusis, A., Drake, T. Genetic Loci Responsible for Material and Geometric Properties of the Skeleton. Poster presentation at Spine+Science+Management, Nov 2001, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Hannani K. Work Related Spinal Injuries and Treatment. Rehab Technology Works; CE credit for Nurse Case Managers and Allied Health Professionals. Jan 2003, San Bernardino, CA .
- Hannani K. Common Spinal Disorders. Citrus Valley Health Center Medical Education Conference. March 4, 2003. Covina, CA.
- Hannani K. Proper Rehabilitation and Spinal Surgery. May 8, 2003. West Covina, CA.
- Hannani K. Common Surgical Correction of Spinal Pathology. Citrus Valley Medical Health Center; Chiropractic Synopsis. May 10, 2003. West Covina, CA.
- Hannani K. Spinal Information for the Primary Care Physician. Citrus Valley Health Center Annual Primary Care Course. September 5, 2003. West Covina, CA.
- Hannani K. Work Injuries to the Cervical and Lumbar Spine. US Healthworks Educational Conference. January 14, 2004. Ontario, CA.
- Hannani K. Spine Surgery and the Allied Health Professional. Meeting for Allied Health Professionals. March 5, 2004. Santa Monica, CA.
- Hannani K. Spine Anatomy; Spine Surgery and the Allied Health Professional. Meeting for Allied Health Professionals. March , 2005. Santa Monica, CA.
- Hannani K. Current Concepts in Spinal Surgery. Spine Surgery and the Allied Health Professional. Meeting for Allied Health Professionals. March, 2005. Santa Monica, CA.
- Hannani K. New Treatment Options for Back, Leg and Foot Pain. Community Education Event by Queen of the Valley Medical Center. 10/28/04; West Covina, CA.
- Hannani K. New Treatment Options in Spinal Surgery. Spine Surgery and the Allied Health Professional. Meeting for Allied Health Professionals. March, 2006. Belair, CA.
Research Experience
Laboratory research involving DNA quantitative trait loci analysis of mice skeleton.
Laboratory research involving the biomechanical testing of the interosseous membrane in the forearm.
Clinical research involving ligament reconstruction (Matthew Shapiro, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1993-present).
Laboratory research involving histochemical and microbiological studies of BMP in nerve regeneration (Joseph Lane, MD, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1994-1995).
Laboratory research involving the dissection and microcryoplaning of the orbital apex and medial orbital structures with subsequent UNIX and VAX mainframe computer reconstruction of the bony/soft tissue structures (Robert Goldberg, MD, Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine and Arthur Toga, PhD, Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, UCLA Department of Neurology, 1990-1995).
Laboratory research determining effect of oxidized LDL on TF expression (Thomas Drake, MD, Department of Pathology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1986-1990).
