A. Nick Shamie, MD, was appointed chief of orthopedic spine surgery at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Shamie has a special interest in treating a variety of spinal conditions and diseases. He is involved in basic science and clinical research related to spine surgery. This past week, he returned from a trip to China where he presented at three campuses of Capital Medical University in Beijing and served as a keynote speaker for the 107th forum for the Chinese Academy of Engineering-Medical Division.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shamie serves as president of the American College of Spine Surgery.
He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center. His additional training includes fellowships in bone research and spinal surgery at UCLA School of Medicine.
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