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Dr. Jack Kazanjian, D.O.

Team Orthopaedic Surgeon/Physician

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The PBR Philadelphia Fight would like to welcome our new Team Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Jack Kazanjian from Premier Orthopaedics/Llanerch Division in Havertown PA.

Dr. Kazanjian, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, joined Premier Orthopaedics in April of 2007 and specializes in disorders of the Shoulder and Elbow. He has extensive training in complex open and arthroscopic surgical techniques to include rotator cuff repair, instability surgery, shoulder replacement and trauma. Dr. Kazanjian has lectured nationally, is involved in clinical research and resident teaching, and has recently been elected to the Association of Clinical Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He completed his medical and orthopaedic surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction at The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA.

CURRICULUM VITAE

OFFICE ADDRESS:  Premier Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Associates,

  510 W. Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083

OFFICE NUMBER:  (610) 449-6499

BIRTHDATE:          March 16, 1971

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION:

 Fellowship:

                 Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction, The Hughston Clinic,

                 Columbus, GA

                 August 2003 - July 2004

            Residency:

Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated          Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA

                 July 1999 - June 2003

            Internship:

Traditional Rotating Internship, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA

                 July 1998 - June 1999

 

MEDICAL EDUCATION:

 

            Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

            Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1998

 

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:

 

            Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

            Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1993

            Minor in Chemistry/Biochemistry

 

CERTIFICATION:

 

            Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - AOBOS, September 12, 2006

            AOBOS - Part I Written, Passed May 2003; Part I Oral, Passed September 2003

            COMLEX - Part II, Passed March 1998; Part III, Passed March 1999

NBOME - Part I, Passed June 1996

           

 

 

HONORS:

 

“Top Surgeon” – Orthopedic Sports Medicine; Main Line Today – December 2008

            Member of Devon Preparatory School “Hall of Fame” - November 2005

            Ranked #1 on AOBOS Part I Oral Boards - September 2003

            Henrietta and Jack Avart Memorial Award for Orthopaedic Excellence - June

            2003

            Philadelphia Orthopedic Society “Resident Bowl” 1st place winner - May 2003

            Intern of the Year” - PCOM Affiliated Hospitals, Tenet/City Avenue - 1998 -

            1999

            Baseball America “Player to Watch” - 1993

            Academic All-America Nominee - 1993

GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-America - Pitcher, 1992

Patriot League “Pitcher of the Week” - April 10-16, 1992

Member, Phi Sigma - National Biologic Honor Society, 1992

 

AFFFILIATIONS/EVENT COVERAGE:

 

            Head Team Physician – Philadelphia Fight Rugby Club; June 2009 - present

Moderator – Shoulder and Elbow Surgery – 49th Annual Postgraduate Seminar,   American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Las Vegas, NV; May 2009

“Shoulder Elbow Journal Club”, Moderator; UMDNJ-SOM Orthopedic Residency, Cherry Hill, NJ; April 2009

Chairman – Surgical Case Review Committee – Delaware County Memorial Hospital; November 2008 - present

Co Chairman – Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Symposium, “The Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder,” Philadelphia, PA; November 2008

Technique Symposium Moderator – Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons – 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Oct 2008

Co Chairman – Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Symposium, “Proximal Humerus Fractures – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; May 2008

            Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons - Member

Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Surgery; Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine;  April 2007 - Present

Director of Orthopaedic Medical Education – Delaware County Memorial           Hospital/Crozer-Keystone Health System

Clinical Examiner – American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery – April 2008 - Present

Test Development Committee Member – American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; 2007 - Present

Publications Committee Member – American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; 2007 - Present

Committee Member – American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Liaison to the United States Bone and Joint Decade; 2007 - Present

Faculty Member, AO North America “Operating Room Personnel Principles Course”; July 2007, Philadelphia, PA

Nominating Committee – Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society; April 2007 – Present

Clinical Assistant Professor -  Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital of the Univerity of Pennsylvania; August 2004 – November 2006

            NCAA Division I Regional Basketball Tournament Medical Staff, March 2006;

                        Philadelphia, PA

            Research Committee Member - American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic

                        Surgeons

Newsletter Committeee Member - American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic

Surgeons

                                                                                                              Attending Orthopedic Surgeon –

Crozer-Chester Medical Center – October 2007 – Present

Springfield Hospital/Crozer-Keystone Health System – October 2007 - Present

Delaware County Memorial Hospital/Crozer-Keystone Health System – April 2007 - Present

                        Main Line Health-Paoli Hospital  - August 2004 – February 2007

                        Phoenixville Hospital – August 2004 – February 2007

            Operating Room Committee Member – Delaware County Memorial Hospital

            Surgical Case Review Committee Member – Delaware County Memorial Hospital

            Emergency Services Committee Member - Phoenixville Hospital

            Instructor - “Advances in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery”, sponsored 

            by Arthrotek; October 2004; Rosemont, IL

            Assistant Team Physician -  August 2003 - July 2004

                        Columbus Cottonmouths, ECHL Minor League Hockey

                        Columbus War Dogs, Arena Football League 2

                        Columbus RiverDragons, NBA Developmental League

                        Columbus Catfish, South Atlantic League Class A Baseball

                        Georgia Southwestern State

                        Shaw High School

            Dodge “Tour De Georgia” Medical Staff, April 2004

            Chic Fil-A Peach Bowl Medical Staff, January 2004; Atlanta, GA

            Georgia High School State Association Football Semi-Finals Medical Staff,             

            December 2003; Atlanta, GA

            International Military Rugby Championship Medical Staff, August 2003; Ft.

            Benning, GA.

            Philadelphia 76ers Preseason Training Camp Medical Staff, September 2002;

            State College, PA

 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

 

            Board of Directors, Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief, Inc.

Research Assistant Immunology Laboratories, Bucknell University 1992-1993

            Varsity Letterman - Baseball 1990-1993, Bucknell University

Established and Instituted Thomas Cowan Bell Memorial Scholarship- Lewisburg High School, Spring 1993

Member, Sigma Chi Fraternity - Inducted 1990

 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

 

            Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society                                                     2008-Present

            Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons                      2007-Present

            Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society                                                      2007-Present

            The Hughston Society                                                                                    2004-Present

            American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons                                     2004-Present

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics                               2003-Present  

            American Osteopathic Association                                                     1999-Present  

                                                           

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

1.   Determination of the Force Required to Insert an Osteochondral Autograft in Mosaicplasty. Zell R, Kazanjian JE, Gregg J.  Manuscript Completed; Presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, April 2001.

2.   Isolated Supraspinatus Muscle Belly Rupture. Zaronias DJ, Kazanjian JE, Jacobsen KE.  Manuscript completed; to be submitted for publication

3.   Halo Application in the Elderly - A retrospective review of 55 cases. Yue JJ, Kazanjian JE.  Work in progress.

4.   Intraarticular Lipoma Arborescens of the Elbow -   A case report.  Kazanjian JE,    

            Lazarus M.  Work in progress.

  1. Treatment of Type 2 Distal Clavicle Fractures with the Hook Plate.  Kazanjian JE.         

Work in Progress

  1. Bilateral Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder   

Instability with Glenoid Deficiency in a patient with Seizure Disorder.  Kazanjian JE, Boardman M, Dolch H.  Manuscript completed; Submitted for Publication Dec 2008

  1. Treatment of Shoulder Instability in the Elderly with the Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.  Kazanjian JE, Chuinard C, Reineck, J.  Abstract Completed

 

  1. Distal Triceps Tendon Repair with the use of a Plate – Clinical Results.  Kazanjian JE, Chalkin B.  Work in Progress

  2. Biomechanical Analysis of a Distal Triceps Tendon Repair with a Plate.  Kazanjian JE, Chalkin B.  Work in Progress

        

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

2009

 

May     “Evaluation and Management of Complex Elbow Trauma,” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, 49th Annual Postgraduate Seminar; Las Vegas, NV

 

2008

 

Nov     “The Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder,” Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Symposium; Philadelphia, PA

 

Oct      “Anatomic Coracoclavicular Reconstruction – How I Do It,” Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons – 4th Annual Scientific Meeting; Scottsdale, AZ

 

Sep      “Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty – Design, Rationale and Indications,” Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists; Boca Raton, FL

 

Sep      “Pediatric Shoulder and Elbow Fractures – An Update,” Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists; Boca Raton, FL

 

Aug     “Complex Traumatic Elbow Instability,” Grand Rounds, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics;  Philadelphia, PA

 

Jul        “Update on Proximal Humerus Fractures,” Grand Rounds, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics;  Philadelphia, PA

 

May     “Proximal Humerus Fractures – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly,” Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Symposium, Pennsylvania Hospital;  Philadelphia, PA

 

May     “Lateral Epicondylitis,” Orthopaedic Symposium: Orthopedics for the Primary Care Physician,  Crozer-Keystone Health System/Human Motion Institute, Springfield, PA

 

Apr      “Arthroscopic Trochanteric Bursectomy for Recalcitrant Trochanteric Bursitis,” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Postgraduate Seminar;  Chicago, Ill

 

2007

 

Nov     “The Rotator Cuff:  Evaluation, Treatment and When to Refer,” Saturday Morning Grand Rounds/CME Conference, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA

 

Nov     “Elbow Ligament Reconstruction in the Throwing Athlete,” Sports Medicine Symposium, Crozer-Keystone Health System/Human Motion Institute, Springfield, PA

 

Sep      “Arthroscopic Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability,” Grand Rounds, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA

 

Jul        “Plating Principles and Functions,” Operating Room Personnel Course, AO

            North America; Philadelphia, PA

 

Jul        “Proximal Humerus Fractures,” Grand Rounds, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA

 

Jun       “Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty,” Premier Orthopaedics Physical Therapy, Havertown, PA

 

Mar      “Elbow Arthritis,” TJ Antich Physical Therapy Journal Club, Newtown Square, PA

 

Feb      “The Painful Shoulder:  An Approach to Examination and Radiographic     Diagnosis,” Orthopaedics:  Primary Care Implications of Changing Technologies; Main Line Health/Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA

 

Jan       “Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries,” Academic Conference, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA

 

2006

 

Sep      “ACL Injuries and Reconstructions in the Pediatric Patient,” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Clinical Assembly;  New Orleans, LA

 

July      “ACL Reconstructions:  The When, What and Why,” Sports Medicine Update; Nova Care Complex, Philadelphia, PA

 

2005

 

May     “Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee,” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Postgraduate Symposium: Washington, DC

 

2004

 

Jun      “Minimally Invasive Ankle Arthrodesis: A new approach and preliminary results”

            The Hughston Society, The Hughston Clinic; Columbus, GA

 

Mar      “Elbow Anatomy”; Elbow Cadaveric Instructor, Southeastern Athletic Training Association Annual Symposia; Atlanta, GA

 

Jan       "The Female ACL: Injury Risks and Prevention Stategies,” Georgia State Soccer Association Annual Meeting; Atlanta, GA

 

Cadaveric Instructor, "The Knee," Georgia Athletic Trainer's Association Student Athletic Trainer Workshop; Peachtree City, GA

 

2003

 

May    “Low Back Pain,” Internal Medicine Noon Lecture Series, Medical College of Pennsylvania; East Falls, PA.

 

“Ankle Arthrodesis:  Surgical Technique and Indications,” Academic Conference, PCOM,   Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA.

 

Apr      “An Introduction to Adult and Pediatric Fractures,” Medical Student Lecture Series, PCOM; Philadelphia, PA

 

Mar     “I think it’s Fractured but not Broken - Tips on when to call the Orthopedist,” Internal Medicine Noon Lecture Series, Medical College of Pennsylvania; East Falls, PA.

 

2002

 

Dec     “Recent Advances and Controversies in Total Shoulder Replacement,” Grand Rounds, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA.

 

2001

 

April   Determination of the Force Required to Insert an Osteochondral Autograft in Mosaicplasty.  Zell R, Kazanjian JE, Gregg J.  Arthroscopy Association North America Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA

 

2000

 

Feb      “Orthopaedic Emergencies,” Noon Lecture Series, Tenet/City Avenue Hospital; Philadelphia, PA.

 

Feb      “Basic Concepts in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty,” Academic Conference, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA.

 

Nov     “Athletic Injuries of the Elbow/Elbow Arthroscopy,” Academic Conference, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA.

 

1999

 

Aug     “High Tibial Osteotomy - Indications and Treatments,” Academic Conference, PCOM, Department of Orthopaedics; Philadelphia, PA.

 

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