PAYAM FARJOODI, M.D.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Farjoodi
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Dr. Payam Farjoodi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who provides consultation and treatment for patients with both common and complex spinal disorders and deformities.

Dr. Farjoodi focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatment of cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (low back) conditions. He provides his patients with the latest knowledge in minimally invasive techniques to maximize patient recovery and function while reducing post-operative pain
Dr. Farjoodi was educated at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at one of the top ranked hospitals in the country, the Johns Hopkins University Hospital.
He went on to complete specialized fellowship training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Farjoodi has cared for a variety of patients of all ages and has been a contributing team physician for the Baltimore Orioles and the U.S Naval Academy Football team. He currently teaches other spine surgeons on the newest techniques and has published numerous peer-reviewed papers.

Dr. Farjoodi has presented his research both nationally and internationally. He currently is on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons adult spine eduction committee and  he previously served on the review board of The Spine Journal.

Curriculum Vitae

Payam Farjoodi

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
CompanyDuration
Company
OrthoWest
Duration
January 2021 – Current
Company
Long Beach/Lakewood Orthopedic Institute
Duration
August 2017 – November 2023
Company
Coastline Orthopaedic Associates
Duration
August 2012 – Current
Company
Healthpointe Medical Group
Duration
September 2011 – June 2012
  • University of California, San Diego, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego, CA Spine fellowship August 2010 – August 2011
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Baltimore, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Residency July 2006 –July 2010
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Baltimore, MD Internship July 2005 –July 2006
  • Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Doctor of Medicine degree May 2005v
  • University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Science with Honors, Biochemistry May 2001
  • Chief Medical Officer, OrthoWest 2020 – current
  • Member, Board of Directors, Surgical Center at Orange Coast 2021 – current
  • Director, Contracting Committee, OrthoWest 2021 – current 
  • Founding Board Member, OrthoWest 2020 – current
  • Vice Chair of Surgery, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital 2019 – current
  • Member, Adult Examination Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2020 – current
  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • Reviewer, The Spine Journal October 2012 – Current
  • Founding Member and Vice President, Iranian American Medical Association- California Chapter 2012- Current
  • Administrative Chief Resident – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital 2009 – 2010
  • Contributing Team Physician, Baltimore Orioles Baseball Organization 2009 Season, 2010 Spring Training and Season
  • Second Place, Poster Presentation. Evaluation of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination: Spine Questions. OREF Resident Research Symposium. May 18, 2009; University of Virginia, VA
  • Johns Hopkins Scholarship 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
  • Henry Strong Denison Award for Medical Student Research 2004 Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Research Fellow June-August 2002 Provost’s Honors List, UCLA 1997-2001
  • G&M Scholarship, UCLA 2000-2001
  • May Ballard Scholarship, UCLA 1999-2000
  • Lew & Eddie Wasserman Scholarship, UCLA 1998-1999
  • Alumni Scholarship, UCLA 1997-1999
  • Farjoodi P, Allen RT, Garfin SR. Chapter 51:Spondylolisthesis reduction and fixation techniques Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations. In press.
  • Rana S, Farjoodi P, Haloman S, Dutton P, Hariri A, Ward S, Chang D, Garfin SR. Anatomic Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint: A Radiographic Study. In submission to Spine
  • Mesfin A, Farjoodi P, Tuakli-Wosornu YA, Yan AY, Lemma MA, LaPorte DM. An analysis of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination rehabilitation section. J Surg Educ. 2012;69(3):286-291
  • Farjoodi P, Marker DR, McCallum JI, Frassica FJ, Mears SC. Review of the current literature as a preparatory tool for the trauma content of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination. Orthopedics. 2011;34(5):361
  • Strike SA, Johnston JC, Farjoodi P. Septic elbow in the setting of neuropathic joint as the initial presentation of a cervical syrinx. Orthopedics. 2011 Apr 11;34(4)
  • Farjoodi P, Riley III LH, Skolasky R. The Effect of Hospital Volume on In-Hospital Complications in Lumbar Spine Fusion. Spine. 2011 Feb 18
  • Farjoodi P, Mesfin A, Carrino JA, Khanna AJ. Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system: basic science, pulse sequences, and a systematic approach to image interpretation. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010;92(Suppl 2):105-116
  • Farjoodi P, Khanna AJ, Marker D, Frassica FJ. Evaluation of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination: Spine Questions. J Surg Educ,2010;67(3):139-142
  • Farjoodi P, Johnson TS. Proximal tibiofibular ganglion cyst causing peroneal nerve irritation: a case report. Curr Orthop Practice, 2010;21(2):209-212.
  • Gebauer GP, Farjoodi P, Sciubba B, Gokaslan Z, Riley III LH, Wasserman BA, Khanna AJ. MRI of Spine Tumors: Compartmental Classification, Differential Diagnoses and Spectrum of Disease. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Nov;90 Suppl 4:146-62
  • Hoernschemeyer D, Farjoodi P, Cheng J, Sponseller PD. A study of the cutaneous nerves encountered during thoracoplasty. Spine. 2007 Feb 1;32(3):301-5.
  • Co-Author, First Aid Question and Answer for the USMLE Step 2 CK, McGraw-Hill 2008
  • Lemma M, Yan A, Lee R, Mesfin A, Farjoodi P, Osgood G. Johns Hopkins Hospital Resident Posting Manual for Orthopaedic Trauma, 2010
  • Farjoodi P, Papp D, Johnston J, Mesfin A. Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Survival Guide, 2009
  • Farjoodi P, Khanna AJ.,Congenital Anomalies of the Occipitocervical Junction. Orthopedics Hyperguide http://www.ortho.hyperguides.com/
  • Farjoodi P, Khanna AJ., Anterior Approaches to the Thoracic Spine. Orthopedics Hyperguide http://www.ortho.hyperguides.com/
  • Farjoodi P, Khanna AJ., Posterior Approaches to the Thoracic Spine. Orthopedics Hyperguide http://www.ortho.hyperguides.com/
  • Lee YP, Farjoodi P, Zlomislic V, Allen RT, Garfin SR. Review of Adjacent Segment Degeneration in Patients who have had Laminectomy versus Laminectomy and Fusion. Spine Study Group Meeting. May 19 – May 22, 2011; West Palm Beach, FL
  • Lee YP, Farjoodi P, Zlomislic V, Allen RT, Garfin SR. Review of Adjacent Segment Degeneration in Patients who have had Laminectomy versus Laminectomy and Fusion. AO Spine Fellows Forum. 9th Annual Meeting. March 31 – April 3, 2011; Banff, Canada
  • Farjoodi P. Cervical Spine Injuries in the Athlete. University of California, San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rounds April 6, 2011
  • Farjoodi P, Salari N, Freehill MF, Wilckens JH, Khanna AJ. Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine in the Contact Athlete. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 77th Annual Meeting. February 15 – 19, 2011; San Diego, CA
  • Mesfin A, Farjoodi P, Yan AY, Lemma ML, LaPorte DM. An Analysis of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination Rehabilitation Section. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 77th Annual Meeting. February 15 – 19, 2011; San Diego, CA
  • Freehill MT, Ebel BG, Bancells RL, Farjoodi P, Bernard J, Cosgarea AJ, Wilckens JH. Bridging the Gap: What are they throwing? Why is that important? Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and Professional Baseball Trainers Association at the Major League Baseball Annual Winter Meetings. Orlando, Florida. December 5, 2010
  • Farjoodi P, Riley III LH, Skolasky R. The Effect of Hospital Volume on In-Hospital Complications in Lumbar Spine Fusion. Poster. North American Spine Society. October 6, 2010; Orlando, Fl
  • Farjoodi P. Cervical Spine Injuries in the Athlete. Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rounds April 8, 2010
  • Farjoodi P, Marker DM, Khanna AJ, Frassica FJ. Evaluation of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination: Spine Questions. OREF Resident Research Symposium. May 18, 2009; University of Virginia, VA
  • Farjoodi P. The history and biomechanics of Total Joint Arthroplasty. CBID Master’s Orientation April 2009; Johns Hopkins University
  • Gebauer GP, Farjoodi P, Sciubba B, Gokaslan Z, Riley III LH, Wasserman BA, Khanna AJ. MRI of Spine Tumors: Compartmental Classification, Differential Diagnoses and Spectrum of Disease. Scientific Exhibit, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 75th Annual Meeting. March 5 – 9, 2008; San Francisco, CA.
  • Farjoodi P, Hoernschemeyer D, A study of the cutaneous nerves encountered during thoracoplasty. Maryland Orthopaedic Association meeting Baltimore, MD 2005
  • Iranian American Medical Association 2012 – current
  • California Orthopaedic Association 2011- current
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2010 – current
  • North American Spine Society 2010 – current
  • AO Spine Society 2010 Maryland Orthopaedic Society 2005-2010