Ari Youderian, MD
Shoulder & Elbow, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Youderian is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care and treatment of fractures, arthritis, dislocations and complex injuries or tears of the shoulder, upper arm and elbow. Prior to SCOS, Dr. Youderian practiced for several years in Chicago at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.
Dr. Youderian is originally from New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University with a degree in biomedical engineering. He graduated with Honors from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and then remained at the University of Illinois at Chicago for his orthopedic residency. Dr. Youderian then completed a fellowship in orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Youderian’s expertise includes reverse and total shoulder replacement, fracture care and rotator cuff injuries, and complex reconstructions of the shoulder and elbow. He is skilled at minimally invasive, arthroscopic and open surgery. As one of only a few fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgeons in the area, Dr. Youderian is on staff at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Saddleback Memorial Hospitaland Mission Hospital.
Dr. Youderian believes patients should fully understand their condition, treatment options and expectations for recovery, as well as to have the best possible experience while under his care.
Dr. Youderian is very caring and professional. I always feel confident that I've been heard and have been provided with the best health choices possible.
Dr. Youderian was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining my surgical procedure. he made me feel very comfortable and eased my worries regarding the surgery and recovery process.
I appreciate Dr. Youderian. He is an excellent surgeon and I received excellent advice and care from him and his office. He gave me my arm back and I am so grateful!
After consulting for a second opinion with other surgeons, my meeting with Dr. Youderian was the best. Not only did he convey a professional opinion but also a presentation of my options that were completely understandable. His experience in should replacement surgery is exceptional.
A single word to summarize my total (anatomic) shoulder replacement by Dr. Youderian, would be INCREDIBLE!
Fifteen months after surgery, in reality the increased range of motion without pain is almost unbelievable.
He's The Best For My Shoulder Issue I have been going to Dr. Youderian for almost a year. He has gotten me back to swimming, exercising, and actually being able to sleep without pain. I can't say enough about him and I would highly recommend him!
I just completed my one year anniversary of surgery needed for an exceptionally severe fractured humerus. I was referred to Dr. Youderian by another orthopedic surgeon who is a trusted family friend (Dr. Calafi-foot and ankle specialty). Although...
The problem I have been experiencing started with a "pop" in my left shoulder while I was doing curls with a 20 pound weight. It has now been about three months since this occurred. Shortly after the problem occurred I was referred to Dr. Youder...