Kamran Parsa, D.O.Neurosurgeon (Board Certified)
Fellowship in Complex & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
- Fellowship in Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Professional Experience
- Founder, President, CEO
July 2015 – Present
NeuroSpine Institute- Palmdale, CA
As founder of the NeuroSpine Institute, my mission goals are to provide evidence-based, patient centered, excellence to the delivery of neurosurgical care. - Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellow
July 2014 – June 2015
Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL
As a fellow in the world renowned Mayo Clinic, I was further trained in managing complex surgical spine cases. These included: revision surgery for failed back, complex adult degenerative deformity, spinal tumors and complex spinal trauma. I was also trained in minimally invasive techniques for spinal fusion and decompression. - Neurosurgery Resident
July 2009 – June 2014
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Colton, CA
As a neurosurgical resident in one of the busiest trauma centers in all of California, I was trained in all aspects of neurosurgical care that include brain surgery and spine surgery. I was also trained in minimally invasive brain surgery including the use of endoscopes and microscopes. - Neurosurgery Intern
July 2008 – June 2009
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health – San Bernardino, CA
As a neurosurgical intern, I rotated through multiple surgical and medical services to become acquainted with other specialties and their relevance to neurosurgical care.
Education
- Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Doctor of Osteopathy: 2008 - The Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science
Bachelors of Science: Life Science, 2004
Publications/Presentations/Research/Lecture Topics
- A Novel Technique for Harvesting Iliac Crest Bone Graft: 2015 (Submitted to Journal of Neurosurgery pending approval)
- The Use of Intraoperative 3Dimensional Image Guidance for Revision of Failed Minimally Invasive Sacro-Iliac Fusion: 2015
- Minimally Invasive Iliac Crest Bone Harvesting: 2014
- Neuren study: Randomized double blinded multicentered national prospective study on experimental drug for traumatic brain injury: 2009-current
- False Localization in Delayed Presentation of Ruptured Aneurysms: Series of Cases: 2014
- Correlation of contralateral subdural hygromas collection with age after craniectomies in traumatic brain injuries. 2013
- A Prospective Review of a Protocol for the Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy: 2013
- Review of the management of cervical spine trauma: 2013
- Predictive value of head CT scans for degree of ICP compared to true values of measured ICP: 2012-current
- Review of throracolumbar spine fractures' anatomy, pathophysiology and treatment: 2012
- Review of literature for use of anti epileptic medications in traumatic brain injury: 2012
- Review of peri-operative care of outpatient spine surgery: 2012
- Malignant meningioma infiltrating into extra cranial soft tissues: 2012
- Incidence of vertebral artery injuries with traumatic cervical spine subluxations: 2011
- Relationship of helmet use to type of closed injury and surgical intervention in skiing and snowboarding accidents: 2011
- Review of brain anatomy and physiology: 2010
- A case report of moyamoya and its current management: 2009
- A case report and review of cardiac manifestations Chagas disease: 2008
- Industrial falls: incidence, cost, and prevention: 2008
- Penetrating nail gun cardiac injury: 2008
- Case presentation of wound botulism: 2007
- Post-operative ileus: 2007
- Case report of evisceration of small bowel after blunt force trauma and review of congenital abdominal wall defects: 2004
Conference Appearances
- AANS/CNS: Peripheral Nerve and Spine Section: 2012, 2013
- Southern Neurosurgical Society: 2015
- Florida Neurosurgical Society: 2014
- Western Neurosurgical Society: 2012
- Annual Canadian Critical Care Conference: 2014
- OPTI West research conference: 2013
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- American College of Surgeons: 2006, 2008, 2011
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Yearly Research Conference: 2006-2009, 2011-2012
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Trauma Grand Rounds: 2012, 2013
- Desert Regional Medical Center Nursing Curriculum Lecture: 2012
- Kaiser Permanente Hospital Nursing Curriculum Lecture: 2010
Awards
- Resident of the year 2011-2012
- ACOS poster competition 2011 first place
- ACOS resident paper competition 2012 third place
Professional Organization Affiliation
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 2008 - present
- American Osteopathic Association, 2008 - present
- North American Spine Society, 2014 - present
- Phi Beta Kappa, 2004 - present
- California Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2008 - present
- Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, 2010 - present
- San Bernardino Medical Society, 2012 - 2014
- American Medical Association, 2014- 2015
Extracurricular Activities
- Co-founder of Angel Minds (501c), non-profit charity organization with annual drives to help children, 2008-2014
- Travelled to ‘Tibet’, India to provide medical care to orphanage, monastry, and village, 2014
- Volunteered at Mayo Graduate Medical School: MedSchool 101, 2014
- Volunteered at Western University Latino Medical Student Association: Guest panel, 2014
- Volunteered with Non-profit organization: For Those In Need, 2014
- Annual contributor to Doctors Without Borders, 2006-2015
- Avid basketball fan and player, regular at adult leagues
- Enjoy strength training in free time
