Raffi S. Avedian, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Focus

Pediatric tumors
Bone and soft tissue tumors
Sarcomas
Pelvic tumors
Hip and knee reconstruction
Orthopaedic Surgery

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor - University Medical Line, Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, Bio-X

Professional Education

Residency: UCSF Dept of Orthopedic Surgery (2007) CA
Internship: UCSF Dept of General Surgery (2003) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)
Fellowship: Univ of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine (2008) IL
Medical Education: University of Chicago Pritzker (2002) IL

Contact

Academic ravedian@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 721-7625Tel: (650) 721-7843 Fax: (650) 721-3470

Alternate Contact Janet Lockshin Administrative Assistant lockshin@stanford.edu Tel: 650-724-7614

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery 420 Broadway St 1st Fl Pavilion D MC 6415 Redwood City CA 94063 Tel: (650) 723-5643 Fax: (650) 721-3425

Additional Clinical Info

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Orthopedic Surgery
  ORTHO 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Surgery
  ORTHO 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  ORTHO 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  ORTHO 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  ORTHO 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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