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.
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...
This was an initial consultation prior to Surgery My shoulder issue was explained well by Dr Youdarien and l Trust his judgement The Office staff Attentive and Pleasant as was Gabby Mike Hernandez is to be Commended for his follow up text msgs.
My arm for months, only lift a tiny bit and always with pain. Dr Youderian gave me a painless cortisone injection and within a week I am 100% better. He is so extra gentle. If you are afraid of needles, as I am, he is absolutely the best.