Orthopedic Surgeon: Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic, Trauma

Dr. Karimdad Amir Otarodi is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, currently practicing as a Shoulder and Elbow Specialist at Desert Orthopedic Center since June 2023, following his prior role with Kaiser Permanente / Southern California Permanente Medical Group from August 2015 to June 2023. His clinical focus includes primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopic shoulder and elbow reconstruction, and the surgical management of complex shoulder and elbow trauma.

Dr. Otarodi completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Washington University Orthopedics and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Southern California / Keck School of Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in biological sciences. His training reflects a strong foundation in both clinical and surgical orthopedics with a subspecialty focus on upper extremity conditions.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Otarodi has served as a Clinical Instructor in shoulder and elbow reconstruction, where he provided instruction to orthopedic residents, including chief residents from the United States Naval Medical Center Orthopedic Residency program. He is also a Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, reflecting his ongoing involvement in professional development within his specialty.

Dr. Otarodi has extensive research experience as a former Research Fellow at the Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System, where he participated in studies involving orthopedic surgical techniques and rotator cuff disease. He has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery, with research focusing on arthroplasty, fracture fixation, and reconstructive techniques.