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Raffi S. Avedian, MD
Musculoskeletal tumors surgeon, Orthopaedic surgical oncologist, Surgical oncologist, Sarcoma specialist
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 450 Broadway Street
- Redwood City, CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-5643
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)
- Residency: Univ of California at San Francisco - Ortho Surgery (2007) CA
- Internship: Univ of California at San Francisco - General Surgery (2003) CA
- Fellowship: Univ of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine (2008) IL
- Medical Education: University of Chicago Pritzker (2002) IL
Publications
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Antirotation Pins Improve Stability of the Compress Limb Salvage Implant: A Biomechanical Study
Avedian, R. S., Chen, T., Lindsey, D., Palanca, A., & Mohler, D. (2014). Antirotation Pins Improve Stability of the Compress Limb Salvage Implant: A Biomechanical Study. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 472(12), 3982-3986. -
Multiplanar Osteotomy with Limited Wide Margins: A Tissue Preserving Surgical Technique for High-grade Bone Sarcomas
Avedian, R. S., Haydon, R. C., & Peabody, T. D. (2010). Multiplanar Osteotomy with Limited Wide Margins: A Tissue Preserving Surgical Technique for High-grade Bone Sarcomas. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 468(10), 2754-2764.
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Avedian is a very kind, respectful doctor who listened with his whole heart. He holds your hand as he talks to you. Asks how you doing & how the rest of the family is doing!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
The positive attitude and wonderful energy of Dr. Avedian is healing and priceless.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Avidian was careful, thorough and knowledgeable. He walked me through my MRI and I now understand the status of a lipoma and am comfortable with the recommended surgery. He was very pleasant, enthusiastic about his work and I have full confidence in his assessment and recommendation.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Avedian is very professional and listens to patients.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
I was very pleased with the care provided by Dr. Avedian, Raffi MD, and team members.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I have a hard time understanding medical stuff in general - but Dr. Avedian does still confuse me sometimes. However, he ALWAYS tries his best & tries to explain things in a different, easier to understand way if necessary.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Each time we've met with Dr. Avedian, he has made us feel like I was his only patient for the day.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr Avedian is the best doctor we met. He cares about patient and has always been patiently answering all questions from patients. We often send emails directly to Dr Avedian for many medical questions. He is so nice and patiently to answer our questions. We really appreciate Dr Avedian for all his care to me.
SHC Patient, May 2015
MD & PA were very good/helpful/& acts professionally.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Avedian is beyond "very good!!" His knowledge and people skills are phenomenal!
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Avidain is awesome.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
My dr. was very nice and did what he needed to do for my surgery.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Answered questions before for dr.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Raffi Avedian is a wonderful, caring doctor... the best!
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Couldn't be happier. So respectful and helpful. An outstanding doctor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Dr. Avedian is exceptional.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
He didn't send a report to my doctor after my visit so I'm seeing another ortho oncologist now.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Not only is he clearly very knowledgeable, but warm, friendly & reaches out w/support for ongoing health issues (not necessarily his concern, directly) & general life issues.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Great doctor I just wish he was there more than once a week so it would be easier & faster to sched. appt.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Dr. Avedian is a kind, compassionate and professional physician. He is the best I have ever seen. I work at Sutter Hospital and see many - very good - bedside manner. Highly recommend him.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Dr. Avedian is an excellent doctor and my experience with him was very positive.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Avedian, Raffi was the best dr. I've ever seen. Very professional yet very understanding. I wish he was in Hawaii as my dr.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Excellent care and knowledgeable. Very nice.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
He not only helped me with my physical issues he also respected my anxiety and helped me with that too!
SHC Patient, May 2014
Definitely would recommend them to anyone that needs this special care.
SHC Patient, May 2014
Simply outstanding unit - doctor was interested in me.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
By far the best drs. & staff ever!
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
This care provider are very well above average. Left with much knowledge of my condition.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. Avedian has made my life with cancer a whole lot better!
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Wonderful.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
The operation was a success - hooray! The dr. is nice but doesn't answer questions - "I don't know."
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Because I use My Health, my questions are answered within 24-48 hrs. Very nice!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Avedian is a very kind, respectful doctor who listened with his whole heart. He holds your hand as he talks to you. Asks how you doing & how the rest of the family is doing!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
The positive attitude and wonderful energy of Dr. Avedian is healing and priceless.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Avidian was careful, thorough and knowledgeable. He walked me through my MRI and I now understand the status of a lipoma and am comfortable with the recommended surgery. He was very pleasant, enthusiastic about his work and I have full confidence in his assessment and recommendation.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Avedian is very professional and listens to patients.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
I was very pleased with the care provided by Dr. Avedian, Raffi MD, and team members.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I have a hard time understanding medical stuff in general - but Dr. Avedian does still confuse me sometimes. However, he ALWAYS tries his best & tries to explain things in a different, easier to understand way if necessary.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Each time we've met with Dr. Avedian, he has made us feel like I was his only patient for the day.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr Avedian is the best doctor we met. He cares about patient and has always been patiently answering all questions from patients. We often send emails directly to Dr Avedian for many medical questions. He is so nice and patiently to answer our questions. We really appreciate Dr Avedian for all his care to me.
SHC Patient, May 2015
MD & PA were very good/helpful/& acts professionally.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Avedian is beyond "very good!!" His knowledge and people skills are phenomenal!
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Avidain is awesome.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
My dr. was very nice and did what he needed to do for my surgery.
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