Jack Kazanjian, D.O.
PHYSICIAN
LOCATIONS
LATEST BLOGS
Rotator Cuff Tear or Frozen Shoulder? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into nearly every part of daily life. Simple movements — like reaching into a cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, getting dressed, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position — can suddenly become frustrating or downright painful....
Tips on How to Relieve Hip Pain While Sleeping
Sleep plays a vital role in healing, recovery, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, hip pain can make getting a full night’s rest feel nearly impossible. Tossing and turning to find a comfortable position, waking up from sharp or aching pain, or starting the morning...
Sciatica vs. Herniated Discs: Understanding the Difference
If you are struggling with lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you might have hit the internet searching for answers, only to find the terms “sciatica” and “herniated disc” discussed frequently. This is because both conditions can cause debilitating back...
LOCATIONS
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Complex Shoulder & Elbow Reconstruction
- Shoulder & Elbow Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
- Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Instability
- Tendon Transfers
- Fracture Care
- Revision Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- General Orthopaedic Trauma
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate – Bucknell University
- D.O. – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internship – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Fellowship – Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA (Sports Medicine and Traumatology/Adult Reconstruction)
- Advanced Specialty Training – Shoulder and Elbow Conditions
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) – Active Member
- Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS) – Elected Member
- Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society – Co-Founder
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics – Founder, Shoulder and Elbow Section
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society – Past President
AWARDS AND DISTINGUISHING TITLES:
- Intern of the Year – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Orthopaedic Resident of the Year – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Attending of the Year – PCOM Orthopaedic Residents (2016)
- Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lecturer – Regional, National, and International Shoulder & Elbow Programs
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Kazanjian has maintained a clinical academic practice in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs since 2004. He teaches medical students, interns, residents, and fellows and remains actively involved in implant development and clinical research.
He has served as a team physician for professional sports organizations, including recent coverage for Team USA Rugby League.
A former Academic All-American and four-year starting baseball player at Bucknell University, Dr. Kazanjian brings a unique perspective to sports-related injuries and recovery.
He has co-chaired major regional Shoulder & Elbow and Orthopaedic Trauma Symposia and continues to contribute to innovation and leadership within orthopaedic surgery.