Nima Salari, M.D.

Dr. Salari is a Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with specialized training in the operative and non-operative treatment of pathologic conditions affecting the spine. His expertise in least invasive endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and minimally invasive. These tissue-sparing approaches allow for faster patient recovery times and less postoperative pain.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Salari has been involved in various orthopedic research projects involving the musculoskeletal system. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the topic of minimally invasive surgery. He has helped design surgical instruments and implants in use today for several international companies. He teaches at national and international courses in the latest laser-assisted endoscopic techniques and image-guided surgeries. He serves as a contributing team physician for local collegiate and professional sports teams.


After spending his high school years in Germany, he enrolled in the Bioengineering program at the University of Pittsburgh. A University Scholar and on the Dean’s List, he graduated summa cum laude with honors in 2003. He then received his M.D. degree from Temple University and earned membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society in 2006. Dr. Salari completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2012. He then went on to complete a fellowship dedicated to spine surgery at Stanford University.

Dr. Salari has received the following peer recognition awards - Phoenix Magazine Top Doc 2019, Phoenix Magazine Top Doc 2017, and Phoenix Magazine Top Doc 2016 He rapidly earned top marks with his patients through patient reviews with an average 4.8 Star Rating on patients websites such as U.S.News, HealthGrades, Vitals, RateMDs, Yelp, and WebMD.

Dr. Salari is a member of many professional organizations, including the North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

When not working, he enjoys travel, a variety of sports activities, and spending time with his family.