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Nicholas Giori MD, PhD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Bio
Bio
Research & Scholarship
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Academic Appointments
Professor - University Medical Line,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Member,
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Member,
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
Administrative Appointments
Chief, VA Palo Alto Orthopedic Surgery Section (2006 - Present)
VISN 21 Chief Surgical Consultant, Dept of Veterans Affairs (2020 - Present)
Medical Director, Bone and Joint Rehabilitation Research and Development Center (2003 - 2009)
Honors & Awards
Saul Halpern MD Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (June 2002)
Clinical Biomechanics Award, American Society of Biomechanics (2005)
Saul Halpern MD Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (June 2006)
Saul Halpern MD Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (June 2009)
Saul Halpern MD Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (June 2011)
Saul Halpern MD Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (June 2014)
Professional Education
MD, Stanford University, Medicine (1994)
PhD, Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering (1994)
Residency, Stanford Universtity, Orthopedic Surgery (1999)
Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Adult Reconstructive Surgery (2000)
Contact
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nicholas.giori@stanford.edu
Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Osteoarthritis
Medical Device Development
2024-25 Courses
Independent Studies
Directed Reading in Orthopedic Surgery
ORTHO 299 (Aut, Win, Spr)
Early Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Surgery
ORTHO 280 (Aut, Win, Spr)
Graduate Research
ORTHO 399 (Aut, Win, Spr)
Introductory Clinical Mentorship
ORTHO 290 (Aut, Win, Spr)
Medical Scholars Research
ORTHO 370 (Aut, Win, Spr)
Undergraduate Research
ORTHO 199 (Aut, Win, Spr)