Profile · Your Surgeon
Dr. Hrayr Basmajian.
MD · Fellowship-Trained Trauma Surgeon · Director, PVHMC
- Cosmetic & Reconstructive Limb Lengthening
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Joint Reconstruction
- Fragility & Complex Fracture Care
- Revision & Deformity Correction
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Basmajian
Dr. Basmajian is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in trauma and non-trauma musculoskeletal concerns. He is the Orthopaedic Trauma Medical Director at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, one of the busiest trauma centers in Los Angeles, and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery. Previously, he was Chair of Orthopaedic Trauma at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Dr. Basmajian’s career has been punctuated by an insatiable drive toward quality improvement in the orthopaedic programs he helms as well as always striving to hone his own skills. His knowledge, compassion, and deep understanding of orthopaedic surgery and patient needs have made him a go-to provider across Southern California and the United States.
Dr. Basmajian has developed a particular interest in limb lengthening for several reasons, not least of which is the stunning transformation a patient undergoes physically and emotionally. Further, as a trauma surgeon, safe and effective limb lengthening is a cornerstone of his practice, with thousands of these procedures performed successfully over his time in practice. Dr. Basmajian has also seen the effects of improper limb lengthening that can result in deformity and a need for costly and painful correction.
Doing it right the first time is an integral part of his practice.
Credentials
A career built on trauma precision.
01 · Board Certified
Fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2014)
02 · Medical Director
Orthopaedic Trauma · Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
03 · Founder & CEO
Premier Orthopaedic & Trauma Specialists
04 · Previously
Chair of Orthopaedic Trauma · Loma Linda University Medical Center
05 · Procedures
Thousands of limb lengthening procedures performed
06 · Licensure
California & Arizona medical licenses · DEA · CA fluoroscopy/radiology
In addition to his private practice endeavors, Dr. Basmajian trains other surgeons in the most advanced and newest orthopaedic techniques to improve outcomes and decrease complications. He works with various surgical programs and medical centers to enhance quality of care through novel operating room procedures and setups.
Education & Training
Trained at the busiest trauma centers.
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Trauma & Joint Reconstruction
Sonoran Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons & Sonoran Hip Center, Scottsdale, AZ
2011–2012
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Trauma (Prof. Christian Krettek)
Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
2012
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery · Chief Resident, 2010–2011
University of Southern California–LA County, Los Angeles
2007–2011
Doctor of Medicine
MD
RFUMS / The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
2002–2006
Master of Science
Applied Physiology
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
2001–2002
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
1996–1999
Memberships
Societies & affiliations.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- AO Trauma
- California Orthopaedic Association
- Western Orthopaedic Association
- Armenian American Orthopaedic Association
- San Bernardino Medical Association
Research
Peer-reviewed publications.
Selected publications in the orthopaedic literature, alongside national podium presentations at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
01
Chintalapudi N, Agarwalla A, Bortman J, Lu J, Basmajian HG, Amin NH, Liu JN.
Clin Orthop Surg · 2022;14(2):162–168
02
Cunningham BP, Ali A, Basmajian HG, et al.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2021;31(2):235–243
03
Basmajian HG, Farmer T, Lu JC, Amin NH.
J Orthop Trauma · 2020;34(3):139–144
04
Basmajian HG, Liu JN, Scudday T, Campbell ST, Amin NH.
J Clin Orthop Trauma · 2020;11(Suppl 1):S100–104
05
Fracture of a Carbon Fiber Re-Enforced Intramedullary Femoral Nail (Case Report).
Vercio R, Basmajian HG.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 2019;27(12):e585–588
06
Amin NH, Basmajian HG, et al.
Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil · 2017;8(4):268–275
07
Cunningham B, Swanson D, Basmajian HG, McLemore R, Ortega G.
J Orthop Trauma · 2015
08
Rog D, Basmajian HG.
JBJS Case Connect · 2015;5(1)
09
Radial neck fractures in children: experience from two level-1 trauma centers.
Basmajian HG, Choi PD, Huh K, Sankar WN, Wells L, Arkader A.
J Pediatr Orthop B · 2014;23(4):369–374
10
Pectus excavatum in blunt chest trauma: a case report.
Liodakis E, Liodaki E, Basmajian HG, Hawi N, Petri M, Krettek C, Jagodzinski M.
J Med Case Rep · 2013;7(1):22
Book Chapter
Minimally invasive reduction and fixation techniques for acetabular fractures.
Basmajian HG, Ortega G. In: Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2014.
Begin
Dr. Basmajian takes a limited number of cosmetic limb lengthening cases. This is where you start.
Consultations are confidential, held virtually or in-person, and carry no obligation. Dr. Basmajian evaluates every patient personally. No associates. No rotating surgeons.