Dr. Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi
Dr. Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi
Orthopedic Specialist, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Dr. Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi, born in 1972, is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a faculty member at Iran University of Medical Sciences and a prominent figure in orthopedic education and practice in Tehran.
Educational Background:
- Ranked 4th in the national entrance exam (Konkor) for medical school in 1989
- Graduated with First-Class Honors (top 1%) in General Medicine from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in 1997
- Completed his Orthopedic Specialty Board (Bord-e-Takhasosi) in 2003 at TUMS
- Completed a Shoulder Surgery Fellowship in 2004 at TUMS
- Further training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Arthroscopy at Royal Liverpool University Hospital in the UK (2005-2006)
Key Contributions and Professional Experience:
- Dr. Nakhaei Amroodi is the founder of Iran's first and only Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program at Iran University of Medical Sciences, where he also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
- He has been actively involved in both academic teaching and clinical practice for over 14 years. His main focus is on shoulder and elbow surgery, and he dedicates much of his time to training orthopedic residents and medical students.
- Over the course of his career, Dr. Nakhaei has gained extensive experience in diagnosing and surgically treating shoulder disorders, such as rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, and arthritis, as well as elbow conditions like tennis elbow and ligament tears.
Service and Contributions:
- Dr. Nakhaei served two years in the health sector as a general physician during his national service.
- He has worked in both academic settings at Iran University of Medical Sciences and private clinics since 2006, where he specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery.
- His clinical work involves arthroscopic procedures, joint replacement surgeries, and complex reconstructions of the shoulder and elbow joints.
Dr. Nakhaei Amroodi's extensive background in orthopedic surgery, combined with his dedication to education, makes him a leading expert in shoulder and elbow surgery in Iran. He continues to serve as a mentor to future orthopedic surgeons and remains committed to advancing the field through both clinical practice and academic contributions.