Tigran Garabekyan, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine

Dr. Garabekyan specializes in the treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder problems.

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About the doctor

TREATMENTS AND SERVICES

Hip Pain
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Instability
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Preservation Surgery
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Derotational Femoral Osteotomy
Hamstring Tendon Repair
Hip Abductor Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
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Dr. Garabekyan specializes in the treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder problems, providing both joint-preserving and joint-replacement treatment options to patients of all ages.

Dr. Garabekyan’s special interests include the treatment of labral tears, articular cartilage injuries, femoroacetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, osteitis pubis, hip tendon injuries, and osteoarthritis. Proficient in both hip arthroscopy and realignment osteotomies of the pelvis and upper femur (PAO/DFO), he provides a uniquely holistic approach to the treatment of hip dysplasia. Dr. Garabekyan performs hip arthroscopy without a perineal post, enabling him to carry out simultaneous bilateral hip arthroscopy to minimize recovery time and get his patients back in the game faster.

Dr. Garabekyan has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles, textbook chapters, and online publications in orthopedic surgery. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences, presenting the results of his work. His research interests include improved characterization of acetabular dysplasia, the role of femoral torsion and acetabular version in borderline dysplasia, and capsular management during hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Garabekyan has served as the Assistant Team Physician for Marshall University, treating sports injuries in division one athletes and successfully returning them to play.

Languages: English, Armenian

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Boards, Awards & Education

University of California at San Diego

Medical School

Marshall University

Residency

University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Fellowship in Hip Preservation

Orthopedic Trauma Association Award for Excellence in Teaching

Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Testimonials

The patient perspective

Check out what Dr. Garabekyan’s patients have to say about their treatment experiences and results.

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Dr. Garabekyan did an amazing job with my PAO surgery! He saved my hip, and I could not have asked for a better surgery! He and his whole staff, including the office, made this journey worth it!
Natasha
Dr. Garabekyan and his staff are the best! If I could give 10 stars, I would. I’ve never had a doctor as caring and patient as Dr. Garabekyan…Choosing him to do the surgery was the best decision…
Aly
Dr. Garabekyan is an incredible surgeon. He performed a PAO on my daughter’s left hip and every single interaction with him…has included a level of precision, mastery, and kindness that is unparalleled.
Michael
Look no further, this is the doctor you want to see for your hip issues. I saw Dr. G almost a year ago after running my 25th marathon and developing pain in my right hip…The level of care and attention you get from this doctor is well above average!
Julia
Dr. Garabekyan is a brilliant hip surgeon. His surgical skills are over the top—insanely excellent. But his creativity, responsiveness, and genuine concern for his patients make this doctor among the very best doctors in medicine today.
Catherine

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Locations

Santa Monica at 2901 Wilshire

2901 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300

Santa Monica, CA 90403

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