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M. Ramin Modabber, M.D. is an experienced, board certified orthopaedic surgeon who, in addition to all other aspects of sports medicine, specializes in conditions of the upper extremity at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. In regards to the latter specialization, Dr. Modabber is well-published, is a frequent lecturer, and has undertaken extensive research in addition to developing numerous medical devices to aid. He is the inventor of the Modabber™ Wrist Orthosis and the Modabber™ Thumb Orthosis. Dr. Modabber is in practice at Cedars Sinai Kerman-Jobe Institute.

Topics include:

-Learn more about Dr. Modabber's path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon including growing up in California and moving to the northeast for medical school, residency and fellowship.

-At 4 years into practice, he was part of the team to help repair President Reagan's fractured hip. We hear the whole story and the added pressure in the OR with Secret Service in the corner of the room.

-Dr. Modabber is in the mecca of Los Angeles around high-profile celebrities. He discusses how he treats all patients the same with high quality care.

-Immediately after the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Dr. Modabber assembled a team to go to Haiti to help with efforts. This is an amazing, remarkable and impactful story how Dr. Modabber and a team of surgeons volunteered their time to help out in Haiti. Tune-in to hear how the team tapped into celebrity influence to get supplies and the orthopedic group into Haiti.

Dr. Modabber and Dr. Sigman have a rich history with shared experiences and share a lot of laughs in this episode. We know you're going to like this one.

Intro: Dr. Sigman and Dr. Modabber have known each other since the early days of residency at Tufts in Boston. They are dear friend's with remarkable history. Dr. Modabber is a unique good soul on the planet and know you'll like this one.

Find out more about M. Ramin Modabber, M.D. here.