Ramin John Espandar, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Biosketch
Ramin J. Espandar, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, and foot and ankle surgery. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency. He subsequently joined the faculty at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he advanced from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor.
Dr. Espandar completed two years of fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedics at Nemours Children’s Health, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, where he specializes in the care of children and adolescents with orthopaedic and sports-related conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Espandar has maintained a strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education, research, and international collaboration. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves as a reviewer for several orthopaedic journals. His clinical and academic interests include pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, medical education, and clinical research.
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- Fellowship 2026, Sports Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
- Fellowship 2025, Pediatric Orthopedic, Wolfson Children's Hospital
- Fellowship 2024, Pediatric Orthopedic, Nemours Children's Hospital
- Fellowship 2021, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Harbor UCLA
- Residency 2000, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Internship 1992, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- MD 1992, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- orthopedic surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical education and surgical outcomes
- Foot and Ankle
- Clinical Research or Studies
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Obeid T., Espandar R., Rambo A., Upadhyay K., Epstein C., Larwa J., Lacoste K., Doshi M., Neal K.M. Is Two Better Than One? Pelvic Fixation Strategies in Neuromuscular and Early-onset Scoliosis: A Comparative Analysis of S1S2-iliac and S2-iliac Screws Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2026;Publish Ahead of Print
Elhessy A., Espandar R., Rambo A., Doshi M., Neal K.M. Mirror-Image Early-Onset Scoliosis in Omphalopagus Conjoined Twins: A Case Report Jbjs Case Connector. 2025;15(3)
Haghpanah B., Kaseb M.H., Espandar R., Mortazavi S.M.J. No difference in union and recurrence rate between iliac crest autograft versus allograft following medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: a randomized controlled trial Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 2021;29(10):3375-3381.
Gharibnaseri Z., Davari M., Cheraghali A., Eshghi P., Ravanbod R., Espandar R., Hantooshzadeh R. Health care resource utilization and cost of care for haemophilia A and B patients in Iran Transfusion and Apheresis Science. 2016;54(1):122-126.
Eraghi A.S., Kaseb M.H., Espandar R., Mardookhpour S. The long-term effects of radioactive phosphorous synoviorthesis on hemophilic arthropathy Blood Cells Molecules and Diseases. 2015;55(1):68-70.
Raikin S.M., Rasouli M.R., Espandar R., Maltenfort M.G. Trends in treatment of advanced ankle arthropathy by total ankle replacement or ankle fusion Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35(3):216-224.
Davis D.E., Raikin S., Garras D.N., Vitanzo P., Labrador H., Espandar R. Characteristics of patients with chronic exertional compartment syndrome Foot and Ankle International. 2013;34(10):1349-1354.
Amiri H.R., Espandar R., Sanatkar M. Comparing caudal and intravenous ketamine for supplementation of analgesia after Salter innominate osteotomy Journal of Children S Orthopaedics. 2012;6(6):479-483.
Espandar R., Eraghi A.S., Mardookhpour S. Simultaneous shoulder and hip dislocation in a 12-year-old girl with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome Acta Medica Iranica. 2012;50(6):439-443.
Espandar R., Radmehr A., Mohammadi M., Saberi S., Haghpanah B. Fracture-site osteoid osteoma in a 26-year-old man. American Journal of Orthopedics Belle Mead N J. 2012;41(4):E57-60.
Farzan M., Mazoochy H., Sobhani A., Shajirat Z., Zolfaghari R., Espandar R. Carpal tunnel syndrome and contributing factors in 362 hospitalized patients Tehran University Medical Journal. 2012;70(1):27-32.
Mortazavi M.J., Motamedi M., Niknam A., Mazoochy H., Espandar R. Surgical outcome of acetabular fracture using trochanteric flip osteotomy Tehran University Medical Journal. 2012;69(10):645-650.
Amiri H., Espandar R. Erratum to: Upper extremity surgery in younger children under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A case series (J Child Orthop, (2011), 5, (5-9), 10.1007/s11832-010-0303-5) Journal of Children S Orthopaedics. 2011;5(4):313.
Amiri H.R., Espandar R. Upper extremity surgery in younger children under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A case series Journal of Children S Orthopaedics. 2011;5(1):5-9.
Espandar R., Sibdari S.Y., Rafiee E., Yazdanian S. Necrotizing fasciitis of the extremities: A prospective study Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction. 2011;6(3):121-125.
Farzan M., Eraghi A.S., Mazoochy H., Zeraati Z., Espandar R. Surgical treatment outcomes in patients with syndactyly in Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran, Iran during 1996-2011: A breif report Tehran University Medical Journal. 2011;69(8):518-521.
Amiri H.R., Espandar R. Upper extremity surgery in younger children under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A case series Journal of Children S Orthopaedics. 2010;4(4):315-319.
Espandar R., Haghpanah B. Acceptable outcome following resection of bilateral large popliteal space heterotopic ossification masses in a spinal cord injured patient: A case report Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2010;5(1)
Espandar R., Heidari P., Rasouli M.R., Saadat S., Farzan M., Rostami M., Yazdanian S., Mortazavi S.M.J. Use of anatomic measurement to guide injection of botulinum toxin for the management of chronic lateral epicondylitis: A randomized controlled trial CMAJ Canadian Medical Association Journal. 2010;182(8):768-773.
Espandar R., Mortazavi S.M.J., Baghdadi T. Angular deformities of the lower limb in children Asian Journal of Sports Medicine. 2010;1(1):46-53.
Guity M.R., Sibdari S.Y., Espandar R. Functional results after primary shoulder hemiarthroplasty for proximal humerus bone fractures Tehran University Medical Journal. 2010;68(4):231-237.
Heidari P., Abbaspour A., Baghdadi T., Espandar R., Farzan M., Amanpour S., Rasouli M.R., Mohagheghi M.A., Amiri H.R., Yasui N. Effect of risedronate on bone resorption during consolidation phase of distraction osteogenesis: a rabbit model. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery Hong Kong. 2010;18(2):228-234.
Mansouri P., Yazdanian S., Safar F., Espandar R., Rezaii S., Safaie-Naraghi Z., Chalangari R. Oral submucosal fibrosis in Iran: A case review International Journal of Dermatology. 2010;49(12):1424-1428.
Mortazavi S.M.J., Baghdadi T., Farhoud A., Togeh G., Eftekhari M., Managhchi M., Espandar R. The role of colloid 32p synoviorthesis in treatment of haemophilic arthropathy Tehran University Medical Journal. 2010;68(6):364-371.
Espandar R., Heidari P., Rodriguez-Merchan E.C. Management of haemophilic pseudotumours with special emphasis on radiotherapy and arterial embolization Haemophilia. 2009;15(2):448-457.
Farzan M., Espandar R., Fallah Y., Farhoud A.R. Frequency of upper extremity nerve entrapment syndromes in surgically operated patients: A ten- year study Tehran University Medical Journal. 2009;67(9):672-677.
Farzan M., Darabpour M.B., Espandar R. Ulnar club hand surgical outcome: A 14 years study in Imam Khomeini hospital Tehran University Medical Journal. 2008;65(10):11-15.
Kaseb M.H., Sobhan M.R., Espandar R., Motamedi M. Biceps tenodesis with Clancy method for chronic posterolateral rotary instability of the knee Tehran University Medical Journal. 2008;65(10):40-44.
Moharari R.S., Khademhosseini P., Espandar R., Soleymani H.A., Talebian M.T., Khashayar P., Nejati A. Intra-articular lidocaine versus intravenous meperidine/diazepam in anterior shoulder dislocation: A randomised clinical trial Emergency Medicine Journal. 2008;25(5):262-264.
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- Neural Axis Abnormalities and Neurosurgical Interventions in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.. Neal K, Rambo A, Espandar R, Mathew M, Ramazanian T., Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 05/2026
- Revisiting the Natural History of Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Mature Girls: Factors Associated with Curve Progression.. Neal K, Krombholz K, Siddiqui A, Espandar R, Mathew M, Rambo A., Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, 09/2025
- Surgical Correction of Cavus Foot: Osteotomy or Arthrodesis.. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 11/2020
- Surgical Management of Flexible Flatfoot in Adolescents.. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 10/2019
- Evaluation and Management of Flatfoot.. Espandar R., AO Trauma Regional Masters Course, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10/2018
- Proximal Osteotomies in Hallux Valgus Surgery.. Espandar R., International Foot and Ankle Congress, Shiraz, Iran, 05/2018
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Syndesmotic Injuries.. Espandar R., International Congress of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Sports Traumatology, Kish Island, Iran, 02/2018
- Arthroscopic Management of Subtle Syndesmotic Injuries. Espandar R., Iranian Orthopaedic Association Congress, Tehran, Iran, 11/2017