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Meet Dr. Daniel Kharrazi

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles

Dr. Daniel Kharrazi is a Harvard-trained orthopaedic surgeon, double board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Kharrazi specializes in advanced, minimally invasive, and arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Committed to providing excellent surgical care with a compassionate, professional approach, Dr. Kharrazi prioritizes less invasive techniques to minimize trauma and support quick recoveries. This minimally invasive approach has made him an invaluable surgeon to his patients, especially as a priority surgeon for local LA first responders and professional sports teams.

His advanced education and experience in sports medicine have made him an invaluable asset to professional sports, having treated hundreds of professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and many other organizations. Through decades of experience treating the most advanced sports injuries, Dr. Kharrazi is an established and trusted physician for professional teams due to his expertise and ability to provide minimally invasive treatments, which is essential for efficient recoveries.

Known as the first responders’ doctor, Dr. Kharrazi has treated thousands of public servants, including firefighters, police officers, employees of the LAPD, LA County Sheriff’s Department, LA County Fire Department, and Orange County Fire Authority, as well as hundreds of local police and fire departments. He is also a certified medical evaluator for the state of California, providing expert, unbiased medical opinions on industrial injuries in workers’ compensation cases.

As such, Dr. Kharrazi is a trusted name among first responders and has played an instrumental role in helping get our city’s heroes back to defending and helping our communities. Yet Dr. Kharrazi treats every patient he sees with consistent respect and compassion, always ready to listen and to establish continuity of care that reflects his commitment to surgical excellence and extensive experience.

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Dr. K consulting with a patient

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Arthroscopic & Minimally Invasive Specialist

After completing his orthopaedic surgical residency at the esteemed Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kharrazi completed fellowships in adult hip and knee reconstruction and sports medicine, both at the legendary Kerlan-Jobe Clinic. As a student of these world-class orthopaedic institutions, Dr. Kharrazi honed his skills and advanced the field through innovative research and development of techniques.

Dr. Kharrazi is also a prolific researcher and educator, having authored dozens of research articles and medical journal chapters, helping advance research in sports medicine and orthopaedics, and staying up to date on the latest techniques in his field.

Today, he specializes in complex sports medicine injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, delivering remarkable results for even the most difficult cases. Some of his most requested procedures include:

  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL)
  • Cartilage restoration and knee arthroscopic surgery
  • Meniscus surgery and repair
  • Patellofemoral surgery of the knee
  • MPFL reconstructive surgery for PF instability
  • Achilles tendon repair
  • Cartilage restoration of the knee
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Shoulder arthroscopy and instability surgery
  • Shoulder rotator cuff surgery
  • Knee arthroscopy and meniscus surgery
  • Ankle ligament reconstructive surgery
  • Shoulder arthroscopic surgery
  • Rotator cuff and labral repair of the shoulder
  • Slap repair of the shoulder
  • Shoulder instability surgery

Dr. Kharrazi’s surgical philosophy rests on finding the best way to help his patients return to what they love. He believes that everyone deserves his best work and that you don’t have to be a professional athlete to warrant minimally invasive techniques that help you return to full mobility as quickly as possible. Dr. Kharrazi enjoys establishing relationships with his patients, and the best compliment to his work is when his patients refer others to him. It’s not uncommon for Dr. Kharrazi to treat patients from the same family, offering multi-generational support and unmatched care.

ABOS, AAOS, AOSSM, COA

  • Sparks Team Physician
  • LA Lakers Physician
Dr. Kharrazi's CV
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“The best part of Kerlan-Jobe is the patients. They are incredibly loyal and place great trust in our hands to provide quality care, which we happily deliver.”

– Dr. Daniel Kharrazi

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Dr. Kharrazi looking at an x-ray

Kerlan-Jobe Board Member

The Kerlan-Jobe legacy is a point of pride and passion for Dr. Kharrazi, as he began his career here during his two fellowships and is now a member of the board. Along with his esteemed colleagues, Drs. Chon and Kvitne, Dr. Kharrazi is honored to support the ideals set forth by Dr. Robert Kerlan, Dr. Frank Jobe, and Dr. Lewis Yocum: ethical, compassionate care, intellectual curiosity, and medical excellence.

Kerlan Jobe, Kobe and the Lakers

Professional Sports Associations

The Kerlan-Jobe name is synonymous with sports medicine, as the founders established this discipline, and Dr. Kharrazi has decades of experience providing the care professional athletes need. Having served as the team physician for both the LA Lakers and LA Sparks, each for 17 years, Dr. Kharrazi is adept at providing precise, effective care—crucial for patients whose bodies are their livelihoods.

Additionally, he has provided his services to other prestigious teams in the LA and OC areas, including the LA Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, and Anaheim Ducks, demonstrating extensive knowledge in sports medicine to serve the diverse needs of different athletes.

LA Lakers
LA Sparks
LA Dodgers
Anaheim Angels
LA Kings
Anaheim Ducks

Education & Training

San Francisco

University of California

Doctor of Medicine

Boston

Harvard Medical School

General Surgery Internship
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

Fellowship Training

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic

Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction
Sports Medicine Fellowship

Dr. K with Kobe

Published Articles

  1. Rahman OF, Limpisvasti O, Kharrazi FD, ElAttrache NS. Current Concepts in the Business of Orthopaedics. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Mar 1;32(5). Epub 2023 Dec 27. PubMed PMID: 38166002.
  2. Walker J, Marigi EM, Dancy M, Okoroha KR, Kharrazi FD, Mehran N. Concussions in the Women’s National Basketball Association: Analysis of Incidence, Return-to-Play Timing, and Player Performance From 1997 to 2020. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Jul 22;10(7):23259671221105257. eCollection 2022 Jul. PubMed PMID: 35898206.
  3. Vaudreuil NJ, van Eck CF, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Economic and Performance Impact of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in National Basketball Association Players. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Sep 23;9(9):23259671211026617. eCollection 2021 Sep. PubMed PMID: 34604424.
  4. Khalil LS, Mehran N, Toor A, Matar RN, Kharrazi FD. National Basketball Association combine performance after a partial meniscectomy. Musculoskelet Surg. 2021 Apr;105(1):105-110. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PubMed PMID: 31989533.
  5. Vaudreuil NJ, Kennedy AJ, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Impact of COVID-19 on Recovered Athletes Returning to Competitive Play in the NBA “Bubble”. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Mar 24;9(3):23259671211004531. eCollection 2021 Mar. PubMed PMID: 33855099.
  6. van Eck CF, Kharrazi FD. Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Achilles Tendon Allograft With Bone Block. Arthrosc Tech. 2019 Sep 19;8(10). eCollection 2019 Oct. PubMed PMID: 31921586.
  7. Sikora-Klak J, Narvy SJ, Yang J, Makhni E, Kharrazi FD, Mehran N. The Effect of Abnormal Vitamin D Levels in Athletes. Perm J. 2018;22:17-216. Review. PubMed PMID: 30005732.
  8. Grieshober JA, Mehran N, Photopolous C, Fishman M, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Vitamin D Insufficiency Among Professional Basketball Players: A Relationship to Fracture Risk and Athletic Performance. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018 May 21;6(5):2325967118774329. eCollection 2018 May. PubMed PMID: 29845086.
  9. van Eck CF, Kingston RS, Crues JV, Kharrazi FD. Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Patellofemoral Chondromalacia: Is There a Role for T2 Mapping?. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017 Nov 22;5(11):2325967117740554. eCollection 2017 Nov. PubMed PMID: 29204454.
  10. Fishman MP, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Vitamin D Deficiency Among Professional Basketball Players. Orthop J Sports Med. 2016 Jul 6;4(7):2325967116655742. eCollection 2016 Jul. PubMed PMID: 27482529.
  11. Mehran N, Williams PN, Keller RA, Khalil LS, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Athletic Performance at the National Basketball Association Combine After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2016 May 25;4(5):2325967116648083. eCollection 2016 May. PubMed PMID: 27294169.
  12. Busfield BT, Romero DM, Korshad D, Kharrazi FD. Subacromial pain pump use is safe after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Orthop. 2014 May 13;11(2):64-7. eCollection 2014 Jun. PubMed PMID: 25104887.
  13. Yeh PC, Starkey C, Lombardo S, Vitti G, Kharrazi FD. Epidemiology of isolated meniscal injury and its effect on performance in athletes from the National Basketball Association. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Mar;40(3):589-94. Epub 2011 Nov 30. PubMed PMID: 22130472.
  14. Yeh PC, Kharrazi FD. Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012 Feb;20(2):102-12. Review. PubMed PMID: 22302448.
  15. Busfield BT, Kharrazi FD, Starkey C, Lombardo SJ, Seegmiller J. Performance outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the National Basketball Association. Arthroscopy. 2009 Aug;25(8):825-30. PubMed PMID: 19664500.
  16. Lee GH, Busfield BT, Carrillo M, Ortega R, Kharrazi FD. The supraspinatus distension sign: an indicator of supraspinatus integrity. Arthroscopy. 2009 Jun;25(6):617-9. Epub 2009 Jan 24. PubMed PMID: 19501291.
  17. Busfield BT, Lee GH, Carrillo M, Ortega R, Kharrazi FD. Subacromial pain pump use with arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a short-term prospective study of complications in 583 patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Nov-Dec;17(6):860-2. Epub 2008 Jul 25. PubMed PMID: 18657448.
  18. Kharrazi FD, Busfield BT, Khorshad DS, Hornicek FJ, Mankin HJ. Knee mass from severe metallosis after failure of a metal-backed patellar component total knee arthroplasty. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2008 Feb;37(2). PubMed PMID: 18401493.
  19. Kharrazi FD, Busfield BT, Khorshad DS, Hornicek FJ, Mankin HJ. Osteoarticular and total elbow allograft reconstruction with severe bone loss. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Jan;466(1):205-9. Epub 2008 Jan 3. PubMed PMID: 18196394; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2505305.
  20. Kharrazi FD, Busfield BT, Khorshad DS. Acromioclavicular joint reoperation after arthroscopic subacromial decompression with and without concomitant acromioclavicular surgery. Arthroscopy. 2007 Aug;23(8):804-8. PubMed PMID: 17681199.
  21. Temple JD, Sethi PM, Kharrazi FD, Elattrache NS. Direct biceps tendon and supraspinatus contact as an indicator of rotator cuff tear during shoulder arthroscopy in the lateral decubitus position. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 May-Jun;16(3):327-9. Epub 2007 Feb 22. PubMed PMID: 17321153.
  22. Enad JG, Kharrazi FD, ElAttrache NS, Yocum LA. Electrothermal capsulorrhaphy in glenohumeral instability without Bankart tear. Arthroscopy. 2003 Sep;19(7):740-5. Review. PubMed PMID: 12966382.
  23. Miller CM, Tibone JE, Hewitt M, Kharrazi FD, Elattrache NS. Interference screw divergence in femoral tunnel fixation during endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring grafts. Arthroscopy. 2002 May-Jun;18(5):510-4. PubMed PMID: 11987062.
  24. Chin KR, Kharrazi FD, Miller BS, Mankin HJ, Gebhardt MC. Osteochondromas of the distal aspect of the tibia or fibula. Natural history and treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000 Sep;82(9):1269-78. PubMed PMID: 11005518.
  25. Hornicek FJ, Gebhardt MC, Wolfe MW, Kharrazi FD, Takeshita H, Parekh SG, Zurakowski D, Mankin HJ. P-glycoprotein levels predict poor outcome in patients with osteosarcoma. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 Apr;(373):11-7. PubMed PMID: 10810457.
  26. Rodgers WB, Coran DL, Kharrazi FD, Hall JE, Emans JB. Increasing lordosis of the occipitocervical junction after arthrodesis in young children: the occipitocervical crankshaft phenomenon. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Nov-Dec;17(6):762-5. PubMed PMID: 9591978.
  27. Kharrazi FD, Rodgers WB, Coran DL, Kasser JR, Hall JE. Protrusio acetabuli and bilateral basicervical femoral neck fractures in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1997 Oct;26(10):689-91. PubMed PMID: 9349891.
  28. Kharrazi FD, Rodgers WB, Kennedy JG, Lhowe DW. Parturition-induced pelvic dislocation: a report of four cases. J Orthop Trauma. 1997 May;11(4):277-81; discussion 281-2. Erratum in: J Orthop Trauma 1997 Oct;11(7):543. PubMed PMID: 9258826.
  29. Rodgers WB, Kharrazi FD, Waters PM, Kennedy JG, McKee MD, Lhowe DW. The use of osseous suture anchors in the treatment of severe, complicated elbow dislocations. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1996 Nov;25(11):794-8. PubMed PMID: 8959261.
  30. Kharrazi FD, Rodgers WB, Waters PM, Koris MJ. Dislocation of the elbow complicated by arterial injury. Reconstructive strategy and functional outcome. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1995 May;Suppl:11-5. PubMed PMID: 7663955.
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“Surgery can be intimidating for patients, but our expertise is in minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques. We aim to make every procedure as minimally intrusive as possible to facilitate rehabilitation and make post-operative care that much easier.”

– Dr. Daniel Kharrazi

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Getting You Back in Motion

Surgery is just the beginning. How do you heal, move, and feel when all is said and done?
  From NHL and NBA players to weekend warriors, our goal is the same: getting you back to doing what you love.  


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Patient Testimonials

highly skilled surgeon

“Dr. Kvitne operated on my shoulder 3 years ago and I had a perfect recovery and no problems since and I do not see a scar. He is kind with a great bedside manor and a highly skilled surgeon.”

-B

Dr. Kharrazi truly got me back on my feet—literally.

One year ago, I tore several ligaments in my knee, and now I’m able to do the things I enjoy again.

His expertise, knowledge, and confidence are what made me choose him as my surgeon, and I will always be grateful to him and his entire team. Rudy, his assistant; Norma, who was always so prompt with all of my emails; and Blanca, who helped with forms—each of them made a difference. I can’t thank them enough for being there with me every step of the way.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Kvitne

“My experience with Dr Kvitne was amazing he is a outstanding Doctor what a talented man he is my knee was in such bad shape he did not have much to work with but he got in there and fixed me up there was so much that had to be repaired Dr Kvitne with his knowledge and experience repaired my knee so nicely done I have had knee surgery before but never like this I can’t say enough good things about Dr Kvitne awesome human being as well as a awesome excellent Doctor!!”

– R

Dr. Kharrazi gave me my mobility back

After 2 knee surgeries with other Orthopedics I must say that Dr. Kharrazi is a miracle worker. I have my mobility back and my pain level is so greatly improved. Thanks Dr. K!

-M.B, Google

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Dr. Daniel Kharrazi provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients seeking expert treatment for sports injuries, joint pain, and mobility limitations. As part of the Kerlan-Jobe team, he offers specialized experience and a patient-first approach designed to support lasting results.

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