Dr. Vahe R. Panossian, M.D.

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Vahe R. Panossian, who serves patients in Pasadena, California.

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Panossian remains dedicated to providing patients with custom care solutions based on in-depth analysis and understanding of their medical needs and treatment goals. He practices at Huntington Orthopedic Institute in Pasadena, California. 

Huntington Orthopedic Institute is a leading orthopedics practice, offering the most effective, most advanced techniques for the assessment and treatment of simple and complex orthopedic injuries and diseases in patients of all ages. Conveniently located on Congress Street, the practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure each patient receives customized care based on his or her needs. There, Dr. Panossian offers a full array of treatment options for adult and pediatric injuries and diseases, including treatments for ankle pain, osteoporosis, tennis elbow, shoulder dislocation, simple and complex fractures, cartilage damage, as well as knee injuries including ACL injuries and meniscal tears.

After earning his undergraduate degree at UCLA, he graduated with his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine and UCLA School of Medicine. This was followed by an internship and residency at LAC+USC Medical Center and fellowships in sports medicine, as well as shoulder and elbow surgery at USC University Hospital. 

In order to stay up to date in his field, Dr. Panossian maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Western Orthopedic Association, and the California Orthopedic Association. 

Moreover, he is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. 

In addition to English, Dr. Panossian speaks Armenian. 

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