The surgeon
Meet
Dr. Hashmi
A board certified, dual fellowship trained orthopaedic spine and trauma surgeon. Dr. Hashmi specializes in the management of cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spinal disorders, with an interest in complex spinal pathology from trauma, tumor and deformity, and in revision spine surgery.
Fig. 1 — Consultation, UCI Health Orange.
- Titles
- Director of Spine Trauma, UCI HealthAssistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine School of MedicineAssistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine
- Board certified
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowships
- Orthopaedic trauma; orthopaedic spine surgery
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi
Practice
Dedicated to Excellence in Spinal Care
Dr. Hashmi specializes in the management of cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spinal disorders. He has an interest in complex spinal pathology from trauma, tumor and deformity, including scoliosis and flatback syndrome, as well as degenerative disc disease and athletic injuries.
He is highly trained in revision spine surgery, and often receives referrals from other Southern California spine surgeons for challenging cases. As a dual fellowship trained orthopaedic spine and trauma surgeon, he works in coordination with multiple subspecialty medical and surgical teams, particularly in the treatment of the multiply injured patient from the initial injury through recovery.
Dr. Hashmi uses both traditional open and minimally invasive techniques to address patient-specific pathology, including endoscopic and robotic approaches where appropriate. Treatment plans are personalized, with the aim of restoring mobility and improving quality of life.
Research
More than 40 publications and chapters.
Dr. Hashmi has a wide range of research interests related to disorders of the spine and orthopaedic traumatic injuries. His work has been presented at national meetings including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Lumbar Spine Research Society, the North American Spine Society and the Western Orthopaedic Association. His current research is focused on orthobiologics and patient-reported outcomes in orthopaedic spine and traumatic disorders.
Selected publicationsEducation & training
Education, training
and affiliations.
- 2005–2009
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Bachelor of Science
- 2009–2014
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Toledo, OH
Doctor of Medicine
- 2010
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Research fellowship, hand and upper extremity
- 2014–2019
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- 2019–2020
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
- 2020–2021
University of Maryland Medical Center / R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship
- 2021–now
UCI Health · UC Irvine School of Medicine
Orange, CA
Director of Spine Trauma · Assistant Professor
Honors & awards
- 2021–22 Kevin Armstrong Clinical Faculty Teaching Award UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2014 Best Paper Award Cervical Spine Research Society
- 2013 AO Spine Fellows Research Paper Award Lumbar Spine Research Society
- 2013 Value Abstract Award North American Spine Society
- 2012 Gold Humanism Honor Society For clinical care, leadership and compassion
- 2011 Best Poster Award North American Spine Society
- 2010 Research Fellowship Grant Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter
Memberships
- 2014— American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2017— AO Spine and Trauma North America
- 2019— Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Editorial
- 2017— Reviewer, Global Spine Journal
- 2020— Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Certification
- 2019— California Medical License
- Current Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What we believe
The Core Values We Hold
- 01 Compassion
- Compassion is at the heart of our practice. We understand that expert spinal care is specific to each patient.
- 02 Excellence
- We strive for excellence in every step of our practice, from every person on our highly qualified medical staff.
- 03 Patient Care
- We put our patients at the center of everything we do. Our approach is highly individualized.
- 04 Integrity
- Integrity is the bedrock of our practice. We operate with the utmost honesty, transparency, and ethical standards.
- 05 Engagement
- Committed to our patients' well-being and recovery, we provide extensive resources for every step of our practice.
- 06 Improvement
- Our journey of continuous improvement involves regular evaluation and refinement of our services.
01 What types of spinal issues does Dr. Hashmi treat?
Dr. Hashmi treats a wide range of spinal issues, including but not limited to: endoscopic spinal surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression surgery, herniated discs including thoracic, spinal fusion surgery, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), prone lateral interbody fusion (PTP), TLIF and PLIF surgeries, disc replacement, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, scoliosis and spinal deformities, revision and failed spine surgery reconstruction, robotic spine surgery, spinal trauma surgery, and spine tumors.
02 What should I expect during my first appointment?
During your first appointment, Dr. Hashmi will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and conduct a thorough physical examination. He may also recommend imaging studies to better understand your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan.
03 What surgical techniques does Dr. Hashmi use?
Dr. Hashmi uses both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive techniques to address patient-specific spinal pathologies, including robotic spine surgery and endoscopic procedures where appropriate.
04 I was told there are no further surgical options. Is a second opinion worth it?
It may be. Complex reconstruction and revision surgery is a significant part of this practice, and Dr. Hashmi often receives referrals from other Southern California spine surgeons for challenging cases. A second opinion begins with a review of your prior operative reports and imaging alongside your current studies. If surgery is not likely to help, you will be told so.
05 Will I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Many spinal conditions are managed without an operation, and non-surgical care is considered first when it is appropriate. Surgery is discussed when there is a structural problem that surgery can address, and treatment is individualized to your examination and imaging rather than to a general protocol.
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