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Arash Aminian, MD

Specialty
  • Orthopedic Surgery
    (Board Certified)
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
Orthowest - Laguna Woods
24331 El Toro Road
Suite 200

Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Phone: (949) 586-3200

Fax: (949) 900-2116

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography

    Dr. Aminian specializes in treating foot and ankle disorders and conditions created by sports injuries, fractures, arthritis or deformity. His experience includes bunion and forefoot surgery, total ankle replacements, tendon and cartilage repair, minimally invasive/arthroscopic ankle surgery, as well as lower extremity reconstruction.

    Dr. Aminian believes in personalized care of patients’ conditions and treatment options and strives to provide the best experience under his care. Dr. Aminian’s greatest satisfaction is in learning his patients’ life stories and watching them gain improved pain control and quality of life through their treatments.

    Named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) for Orthopaedic Surgery in 2015, Dr. Aminian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. (OCMA honors the Physicians of Excellence for their services to their profession, lifelong dedication to their patients and commitment to the community they serve.)

    Originally from Chicago, Dr. Aminian completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, earning a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering; then pursued medical school at the University of Rochester, Rochester NY. He then completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at Northwestern University, Chicago. He served as the Chief resident his senior year of residency.

    He completed his fellowship training in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle with Drs. Hansen, Sangeorzan, and Benirschke.

    Dr. Aminian has published many research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented his work both nationally and internationally. He serves as a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He continues to be active academically and is the Assistant Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service at Harbor UCLA, training orthopaedic surgery residents.

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    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
      (Board Certified)
    Other Specialties Associations Areas of Interest
    Areas of Interest
    Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injuries, Foot Reconstruction
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical School
      University Of Rochester School Of Medicine - 2001
    • Internship
      Northwestern University - 2002
    • Residency
      Northwestern University - 2006
    • Fellowship
      Harborview Medical Center/University Of Washington - 2007
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
    • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
    • Cigna HMO
    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net Medicare Advantage
    • Providence Medicare Advantage
    • SCAN Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
 
  • Primary Location

Orthowest - Laguna Woods

  • Address
    24331 El Toro Road, Suite 200,
    Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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  • Phone
    (949) 586-3200
    Fax
    (949) 900-2116
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Website Information
www.scosortho.com