The Success Journey
Dr Javad Parvizi is natively from Azerbaijan, Iran, he lived there until the age of 16 and then moved to continue his education in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Switzerland.
After completing medical school in the UK, Dr. Parvizi embarked on a four-year surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery in Great Britain. He then ventured to the United States in 1995, where he pursued a Research Fellowship in Molecular Biology, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency, both at Mayo Clinic. Subsequently, he undertook a fellowship in Switzerland, focusing on the management of hip disorders in young adults, during which he trained under the mentorship of Professor Reinhold Ganz at the Inselspital in Bern. In 2003, Dr. Parvizi joined the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and held the position of James Edward Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine until September 2023. after that he has assumed the role of Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul, boasting an impressive career spanning over 25 years in surgery and research. His extensive experience includes conducting more than 10,000 surgical procedures, with a notable expertise in performing over 1,000 hip joint preservation surgeries. Dr. Parvizi has earned worldwide recognition for his pioneering work in the management of periprosthetic joint infection and venous thromboembolism.
Dr. Parvizi’s leadership extends to his roles as president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (2013), president of the Eastern Orthopedic Association (2018), president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (2023) and his participation on the boards of various prestigious organizations. He is also the co-founder of the International Consensus Group, a global assembly of experts from 190 countries that convened in Philadelphia in 2013 and 2018 to produce a 2000-page compendium considered the definitive resource on orthopedic infections.
In addition to his medical endeavors, Dr. Parvizi is the founder and CEO of Parvizi Surgical Innovation (PSI) LLC, a highly successful incubator and accelerator renowned for developing groundbreaking healthcare products that enhance patient care.
Dr. Parvizi’s dedication to education is exemplified by his training of over 2,000 research and clinical fellows and residents throughout his career. He continues to travel extensively, having visited more than 170 countries to deliver lectures and share his knowledge. His contributions have earned him honorary memberships in numerous global organizations.
His commitment to excellence remains unwavering as he embarks on a new chapter at Acibadem University, where he recently co-founded the International Joint Center (IJC) at Acibadem Hospital. In this role, he will continue to provide surgical care to patients from around the world, while simultaneously advancing his clinical, research, and educational pursuits.
As a researcher and surgeon:
his areas of interest include first periprosthetic joint infection, second hip pain in young adults in addition prevention of thromboembolic disease too. He has published near 1000 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 30 textbooks, and over 200 book chapters. also received over 50 awards and honors from international scientific societies around the globe because of his surgical and research activities.
Dr. Parvizi travels extensively across the globe:
to give lectures related to his area of expertise and has been given the honorary membership of numerous societies around the world. also served as the president of Musculoskeletal Infection Society (2013), Eastern Orthopedic Association (2018) and holds positions on the board of numerous organizations and societies. further more, He was elected in 2023 as president of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Education:
1-M.D., University of Sheffield School of Medicine, United Kingdom 2-M.S., Molecular Biology, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, NY 3-FRCS, Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons of England 4-Internship, Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom 5-Residency, Cardiovascular Surgery, 6-University of Newcastle upon Tyne and 7-University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom 8-Orthopedics Internship, Mayo Clinic 9-Orthopedics Residency, Mayo Clinic 10Orthopedics Fellowship, University of Berne, Switzerland
Professional Memberships
1- The Knee Society, 2- The Hip Society, 3 -Bolivian Orthopedic Society (Honorary Member), 4- Brazilian Hip Society (Honorary member), 5- Peruvian Orthhopedic Association (Honorary Member), 6- Italian Orthopedic Society (Honorary Member), 7- British Hip Society (Honorarry Member), 8- SIAGASCOT- Italian Society(Honorary Member), 9- The International Hip Society, 10- The European Hip Society, 11-Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 12- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), 13- Orthopedic Research Society (ORS), 14- Eastern Orthopedic Society (EOA), 15- Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS), 16- A-O Alumni Association, 17- Health Volunteer Overseas/Orthopedic Overseas (HVO), 18- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
EDITORIAL POSITIONS:
1- American Journal of Orthopedics, 2- Annals of Internal Medicine, 3- Archives of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, 4- Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ)- International Member of Editorial Board, 5- Bone, 6- British Medical Journal (BMJ), 7- Clinical and Translational Science, 8- Clinical Infectious Disease, 9- Clinical Medicine and Research, 10- Clnical Biomechanics, 11- Clinical Microbiology, 12- Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research-Consultant Reviewer, 13- Current Orthopaedic Practice, 14- Eurpean Journal Of Clinical and Infectious Diseases, 15- Hip and Pelvis (Korea), 16- International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 17- International Orthopaedics, 18- Journal of Arthroplasty, 19- Journal of Biomolecular Engineering, 20- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am)-Member of Board of Consulting Editors for Research, 21- Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 22- Journal of Infection, 23- Journal Knee Surgery, 24- Journal of Orthopedic Research , 25- Journal of the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons, 26- Knee Surgery and Related Research, 27- Lancet, 28- Le Infezioni in Medicina, 29- Microbiome, 30- Orthopaedics Today (Section Editor), 31- Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 32- Scientific Reports (Nature), 33- Seminars in Arthroplasty- Member of Editorial Board, 34- Guest Editor (Hip Pain In Young Adults- March 2005), 35- World Journal of Orthopaedics,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1991-92 Internship in General Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Sheffield School of Medicine, United Kingdom. 1992-95 Residency in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Newcastle upon Tyne School of Medicine, United Kingdom. 1995-97 Research Fellowship in Molecular Biology, Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 1997-2002 Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. 2002-2003 Hip Society-Muller Foundation Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction, Berne, Switzerland. 2003-2004 Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. 2004-2008 Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. 2008 Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
Certifications:
2005 Diplomat of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified until 2035), 2005 Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995 Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1995 Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS), London, UK, 1994 ‘AO’ Basic Fracture Management Course, Davos, Switzerland, 1994 Basic Surgical Skills Workshop, Department of Surgery, Newcastle, UK, 1993 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Newcastle, UK, 1993 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Oxford, UK
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2018-2020 Corporate Relationship Committee, AAOS. 2016- 2021 Chair, Research Committee, AAHKS. 2016-2018 Member-at-large, AAHKS. 2016 Chair, Instructional Lecture Courses, AAOS. 2014-2015 LFP Mentor, AAOS (Mentee: Brett Levin) 2014-16 Vice Chair, Research Committee, AAHKS. 2012-2016 Member of Guidleine Committee for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, Center for Disease Control. 2013-2015 Committee on Appointments and Promtoions, Thomas Jefferson University. 2011-2018 Editorial Board Member, Bone and Joint Journal. 2009-2013 Question Writing Group-American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. 2009-2011 Guideline Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2010-2014 AAOS Liaison panel member to Healthcare Associated Infection Panel (CDC). 2009-2015 AAHKS Program Committee . 2009-2015 AAHKS Resident Education Committee 2009-2014 Board of Directors, Philadelphia Orthopedic Society. 2008-2014 Member of National Board of Examiners (Orthopedic Surgery). 2008-2010 Vice Chair, AAOS Workgroup on Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Infection. 2008- 2009 Leadership Fellow Program, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2008-2015 Program Committee, Eastern Orthopedic Association. 2008-2009 Nominating Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). 2007-Present Scientific Advisory Board (Orthopedics and Neurosciences), United Health. 2006-2007 AAOS Workgroup on DVT/PE. 2006-2012 AAHKS Evidence Based Medicine Committee. 2005-Present Committee on Blood Management, Thomas Jefferson Hospital. 2004-2007 AAOS- 75th Specialty Subcommittee. 2004-Present Graduate Medical Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson University. 2004-2014 Committee on Medical School Admissions, Thomas Jefferson University. 2003-2009 Orthopedic Basic Science Examination Subcommittee-AAOS. 2003-2009 Hip and Knee Examination Subcommittee-AAOS . 2003-2009 Institutional Review Board (Member), Thomas Jefferson University. 2004-2005 Committee on Curriculum, Thomas Jefferson University. 2004-2005 Faculty Task Force, Thomas Jefferson University. Bone and Matrix Biology Task Force, Thomas Jefferson University. 1997-99 Resident Representative, Education Committee, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic. 1988-89 National Representative for Medical Students- Sheffield, U.K.
HONORS / AWARDS
2023 Hononrary Member SIAGASCOT (Italian Society), 2022 Honorary member of La Sociedad Boliviana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, 2021 Honorary member of ACARO (Argentinian Knee and Hip Society), 2018 Honorary Member of Ecuadorian Orthopedic Association, 2018 Honorary Member of Italian Orthopedic Association (SIOT), 2014 Honorary Professorship, University of Tehran Medical Sciences, Iran, 2014 Honorary Member of Venezuela Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association, 2013 Honorary Member of Peruvian Orthopaedic Association, 2011 Clinical Research Award: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons , 2011 Honorary Membership of Brazilian Hip Society, 2010 Researcher of Year, Arthritis Foundation, 2010 John Gartland, Teacher of the Year Award, Thomas Jefferson University, 2010 Honorary Membership, British Hip Society, 2010 ASHP Best Practice Award, 2009 Jon T. Mader Award, Musculoskeletal Infection Society, 2008 Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Award, 2007 J.R.Neff Award, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, 2007 Honorary AOA, Thomas Jefferson University, 2006 Jon T. Mader Award, Musculoskeletal Infection Society, 2005 Dean’s Citation for Advancement of Education- Thomas Jefferson University, 2005 American British Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship, 2004 Orthopedic Overseas Traveling Scholarship, 2004 Distinguished Basic Science Research Award- MSIS, 2004 Vernon Nickel Award- Orthopedic Rehabilitation Association, 2004 Clinician Scientist Award-Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, 2004 Clinician Scientist Traveling Fellowship-American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2003 Frank Stinchfield Award, The Hip Society, 2002 Marmor Arthritis Foundation Award, 2002 Infectious Society of North America Resident Award, 2002 Mark Coventry Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, 2002 McElfresh Excellence Award, Minnesota Orthopedic Association, 2002 E.D.Johnson Jr. Award for Excellence in Medical Writing, 2001 OREF Travel Fellowship Grant, 2001 Young Investigator Award, IAMA, 2001 Travel Grant, Mid-America Orthopedic Association, 2000 Multipurpose Research Award, Mid-America Orthopedic Association, 2000 Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Resident Award, 1999 PJ Kelly Award, Resident Basic Science Research, Mayo Foundation, 1999 Frank Stinchfield Award, The Hip Society, 1995 British Orthopedic Association Traveling Scholarship, UK, Young Teacher’s Award, University of Newcastle, UK, 1991 Honors in Surgery, University of Sheffield, UK, 1990 3M Rikers Prize, Selected International Medical Student Research, 1988 St. Francis Leprosy Guild Scholarship, London, UK, 1985 College Medal for Top Science Student, Guildford, UK