Orthopaedic Surgery
Keemia Soraya Heidari, MD is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon dedicated to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders, offering both non-operative and surgical solutions tailored to each patient's individual needs.
Dr. Heidari earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she served as Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Education Chief. She subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics.
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