Meet Dr. Reza Jazayeri

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist 

Your Sports Surgeon

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Dr. Reza Jazayeri specializes in sports medicine with expertise in shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries. A Southern California native, Dr. Jazayeri combines an engineering background with elite surgical training, completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the nationally ranked NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and a sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.

After more than 15 years caring for patients within the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Jazayeri joined DOCS Health to expand a practice focused on personalized orthopedic and sports medicine care and surgical excellence. As Director of Longevity at DOCS Health, he leads the development and implementation of optimization protocols and regenerative medicine strategies designed to improve long-term musculoskeletal health and extend healthspan.

Dr. Jazayeri originally studied mechanical engineering and raced cars for Honda during college. His interest in working with his hands and understanding complex mechanical systems naturally led him toward orthopedic surgery after spending time shadowing family members who were surgeons. He attended medical school and completed residency training in New York before returning to Southern California to pursue fellowship training in sports medicine. He remains actively involved in the education and training of future orthopedic surgeons.

Sports and movement have always been central to Dr. Jazayeri’s life. Outside the operating room, he stays active through surfing, hiking, rock climbing, strength training, yoga, snowboarding, and recreational martial arts. This personal connection to training helps him relate closely to athletes, fighters, and active individuals who aim to recover fully and return to the activities they value.

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Dr. Jazayeri believes the best outcomes arise from a comprehensive and collaborative approach that integrates prehabilitation, advanced surgical techniques, nutritional and metabolic optimization, targeted rehabilitation and performance training, and long-term joint health strategies.

He works closely with therapists, trainers, and multidisciplinary care teams to guide patients through every phase of recovery and performance.

Publications

Nutritional Intervention to Improve Outcomes for Orthopaedic Surgery

Willey MC, Jazayeri R, Klifto C, Anil U, Zuckerman JD.
Instr Course Lect. 2025;74:343-356.

The Role of Amino Acid Supplementation in Orthopaedic Surgery

The Role of Amino Acid Supplementation in Orthopaedic Surgery
Jazayeri R, Anil U, Zuckerman JD.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Feb 15;32(4):162-168.
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00300

Revision Shoulder Instability Surgery After Failed Latarjet

Revision Shoulder Instability Surgery After Failed Latarjet: Glenoid Reconstruction Using Distal Tibial Allograft and Humeral Head Reconstruction Using Osteochondral Allograft
Bogard M, Dbeis A, Elbert G, DeGiacomo A, Jazayeri R.
Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Mar 19;11(4):e591-e599.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.013

Bilateral Shoulder Septic Arthritis Due to Suspected Bacterial Endocarditis

Bilateral Shoulder Septic Arthritis Due to Suspected Bacterial Endocarditis: A Case Report
Dbeis A, Sanderson B, Rahman S, Jazayeri R.
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2021 Mar;80:105624.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.02.010

Traumatic Rupture of the Posterior Deltoid Tendon During Weight Lifting

Traumatic Rupture of the Posterior Deltoid Tendon During Weight Lifting: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Sanderson B, Bogard M, Jazayeri R.
Clin Case Rep. 2021 Apr 9;9(8).
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3710

Repair of Proximal Hamstring Tear Utilizing a Suture Bridge Knotless Construct

Sanderson B, Stumetz K, Jazayeri R.
Case Rep Orthop. 2020 Aug 2;2020:8840418.
DOI: 10.1155/2020/8840418

Primary Repair of the Medial Collateral Ligament with a Double Row Suture Technique

Primary Repair of the Medial Collateral Ligament with a Double Row Suture Technique and Suture Tape Augmentation for Acute Tibial-Sided Injuries
Golden T, Friedman AMB, Jazayeri R, Sanderson B, Levy E.
Arthrosc Tech. 2019 Mar 25;8(4):e395-e398.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.11.018

"Treat every patient with the same level of care and attention he would give to his own family and friends."