Ali Azad, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Associate Program Director of the Residency Program

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Overview

Ali Azad, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, including tendonitis, arthritis and compressive neuropathy. Dr. Azad also has special expertise in the reconstruction of simple and complex traumatic injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Azad is a skilled microvascular surgeon, which enables him to treat complex neurovascular and soft tissue injuries of the upper extremity. He is deeply committed to establishing a trusting relationship with his patients, believing that shared decision-making starts with respectful and compassionate communication.

After completing his internship and residency at the University of Southern California, Dr. Azad did a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at New York University. After completing his fellowship, he joined the faculty at NYU Langone Health. He is now an assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and he is actively engaged in clinical care, research and education.

Publications

  • Epidemiological and Treatment Trends of Distal Radius Fractures across Multiple Age Groups. J Wrist Surg. 2019 Aug; 8(4):305-311.. View in PubMed
  • Carpal Translocation Following Dorsal Bridge Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Cadaveric Study. J Wrist Surg. 2019 Jun; 8(3):234-239.. View in PubMed
  • Immobilization following Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Wrist Surg. 2018 Nov; 7(5):409-414.. View in PubMed
  • The Declining Use of Wrist-Spanning External Fixators. Hand (N Y). 2020 03; 15(2):255-263.. View in PubMed
  • Simultaneous middle third clavicle fracture and type 3 acromioclavicular joint dislocation; a case report. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2014 Mar; 2(1):69-71.. View in PubMed