Ramin Raiszadeh, M.D.
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the complex field of adult spinal surgery. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he received the Paul Harrington Award for Research. He also completed a specialized internship and residency program at Baylor before achieving the highest level of medical education and fellowship training at the University of Texas Medical School. During this fellowship, under the directorship of multiple neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, he became skilled in treating all forms of pediatric and adult spinal conditions.
Dr. Raiszadeh uses an extensive variety of non-operative, minimally invasive and complex spinal reconstructive procedures to comprehensively improve his patients’ spinal disorders caused by adult degenerative diseases, tumors, traumatic injuries, spinal deformities, and infections. It is his philosophy that no one should be restricted from enjoying life because of spinal ailments. Therefore, he uses the most advanced non-operative, operative and rehabilitative treatments to allow patients to return to their normal activities as quickly as possible.
An exceedingly skilled surgeon, Dr. Raiszadeh has had multiple articles on operative techniques and ambulatory surgical procedures published in pre-reviewed medical journals. He is frequently invited to guest lecture at medical conferences throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in Boston.
In addition to his private practice, research publications and guest lecturing commitments, Dr. Raiszadeh is an active member of professional organizations such as the North American Spine Society, Western Orthopedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Personal Data
Birthdate: March 1970
Marital Status: Married to Gwendolyn Henao de Raiszadeh
Occupation: Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Married: June 2001
Certification and Licensure
Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Active Licensure:
California - A88341
Texas - AMO947652
Educational Background and Special Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Physiology
Sept 1988-June 1993
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, Tx
August 1994-May 1998
Internship
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
July 1998-June 1999
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, Tx
July 1999-June 2004
Fellowship
Pediatric and Adult Spine Fellowship
UT Houston Medical School - Houston, Tx
August 2004-July 2005
Awards and Honors
Paul Harrington Award for Research, Baylor Dept of Orthopedics - June 2000
NCAA Division II All-American (tennis) - June 1989
Phi Beta Kappa - April 1993
Current Hospital Appointments
Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA - July 2005
La Jolla Surgery Center - July 2005
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital, Chula Vista, CA - Feb 2005
Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA - Jan 2006
Children’s Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA - Jan 2006
Practice Address:
Spine Institute of San Diego
Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
6719 Alvarado Road, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92120
Appointments: (619) 265-7912
Fax: (619) 265-7922
E-Mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

