SomaticNerveBlock near Gilbert, AZ

Care Philosophy: Trauma comes alongside a stressful situation. Dr. Karim takes pride in caring for his patients both in and out of the operating room. From the young to the elderly, Dr. Karim nurtures patients through this stressful time. He repairs the injuries with the goal to return to a normal form and function with consideration of the individual needs and to meet the overall goals during treatment.

Biography: Dr. Matthews is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specialized in advanced operative and non-operative management of injuries related to the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow. He specializes in knee ligament reconstructions (ACL, PCL, and multi-ligamentous injuries), meniscus tears, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, hip arthroscopy, and elbow injuries in the throwing athlete. He also has a special interest in cartilage restoration. Dr. Matthews grew up in Tucson, Arizona and obtained his medical degree at the University of Arizona. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Buffalo in New York where he also served as an assistant team doctor for collegiate athletes. Dr. Matthews then completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. During his fellowship, he served as an assistant team physician in the care of professional athletes including the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, as well as local colleges and high-schools. Dr. Matthews is an active member of several sports medicine societies and has authored numerous publications related to sports medicine. He continues to be actively involved in clinical research while utilizing advanced arthroscopic techniques to provide the highest quality of care. In his free time, Dr. Matthews enjoys hiking, snowboarding, home remodeling, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Biography: Dr. Varqa Rouhipour, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Chandler, AZ. He is 51 years old. Dr. Varqa Rouhipour, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center.