About Me
My childhood dream was to become a doctor, a goal that became even clearer while studying molecular biology at Princeton University. There, I was drawn to the idea of applying science to improve human health. In medical school, I quickly realized my passion for the hands-on, technical demands of surgery, and was most passionate for orthopedic surgery’s ability to restore quality of life to patients in pain. During my orthopedic residency at Harvard, I developed a strong interest in the anatomy, pathology, and treatment of spinal conditions—a passion I pursued through advanced subspeciality training at the Mayo Clinic spine fellowship.
My clinical expertise includes treating degenerative, sports-related, and traumatic conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. With a strong foundation in managing complex spine cases, including revision surgeries, I have developed a particular interest in ultra-minimally invasive, robotic, and motion-preserving techniques.
As an active member of the Endoscopic Spine Surgery Program at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ, I focus on using endoscopic spine surgery to achieve excellent outcomes while minimizing incision size and muscle disruption. This approach helps promote faster recoveries, with less reliance on narcotics. Often, this advanced technique allows us to avoid spinal fusions that traditional methods might require.
My philosophy in medicine is simple: treat every patient as I would my own family. My team and I understand the importance of the trust patients place in us, and we strive to provide care with accessibility, dignity, and respect.
I am also dedicated to advancing our field through clinical research and by actively participating in national and international conferences, including the Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spinal Society, Lumbar Spine Research Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. My goal is to translate the latest research and techniques into the best possible care for my patients.
I am proud to be part of the NYU team, especially in collaboration with my colleagues in the Spine Center. Together, we leverage our combined expertise to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care tailored to each patient.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Spine Surgery, 2022
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 2021
- MD from University Of Michigan, 2016
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
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Cigna
- Cigna PPO
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
Erick R. Kazarian, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
Rothman Orthpaedic Institute
645 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Publications
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Kazarian, Gregory S; Deirmengian, Carl A; Kazarian, Erick R; Chen, Antonia F
Journal of arthroplasty. 2020 11 ; 35(11):3285-3288
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Kazarian, Erick R; Lopez, Wylie Y; Eizember, Shane; Blucher, Justin A; Culley, Deborah J; Javedan, Houman; Kang, James D; Schoenfeld, Andrew J
Spine. 2020 Sep 01; 45(17):1215-1220
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Karhade, Aditya V; Bongers, Michiel E R; Groot, Olivier Q; Kazarian, Erick R; Cha, Thomas D; Fogel, Harold A; Hershman, Stuart H; Tobert, Daniel G; Schoenfeld, Andrew J; Bono, Christopher M; Kang, James D; Harris, Mitchel B; Schwab, Joseph H
Spine journal. 2020 05 ; 20(5):695-700