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