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Patients consistently praise Dr. Tashjian for his strong clinical expertise in shoulder care and successful surgical outcomes. Reviewers say he listens carefully, explains conditions and treatment options in understandable terms, and involves patients in decisions while showing compassion and courteous bedside manner. Many also note his thoroughness, up-to-date techniques, and supportive staff that help create a trusting, comfortable experience.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
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Education history
| Fellowship | Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Centre Orthopedique Santy | Fellow |
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| Fellowship | Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Barnes Jewish Hospital | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Orthopedic Trauma - Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University | Fellow |
| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University | Resident |
| Internship | General Surgery - Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University | Intern |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Tufts University School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Economics - Amherst College | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Clinker C, Ishikawa H, Presson AP, Zhang C, Joyce C, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2024). The effect of lateralization and distalization after Grammont-style reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(12), 2664-2670.
- Yelton MJ, Da Silva AZ, Moverman MA, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2024). Comparison of 3D computer-assisted planning with and without patient-specific instrumentation for severe bone defects in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(12), 2629-2636.
- Zitnay JL, Stout MR, Percin B, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Walch G, Henninger HB (2024). Isolated humeral distalization in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biorobotic shoulder simulator study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg.
- Tashjian RZ, Zitnay J, Kazmers NH, Veerabhadraiah SR, Zelada AC, Honeggar M, Smith MC, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Jurynec MJ (2024). Tenascin C Deletion Impairs Tendon Healing and Functional Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair. bioRxiv.
- Mizels J, Lewis DC, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2024). Hydrogen Peroxide May Reduce the Risk for Revision Surgery and Infection in Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty: Two-year Follow-up From a Prospective, Blinded, Controlled Trial. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 32(15), e769-e776.
- Sroka O, Featherall J, Bayless K, Anderson Z, Da Silva A, Brooke BS, Buys MJ, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2024). A transitional pain management program is associated with reduced opioid dependence after major shoulder surgery. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 34(2), 491-498.
- Zitnay JL, Tashjian RZ, Walch G, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Henninger HB (2023). Inlay vs. onlay humeral components in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biorobotic shoulder simulator study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(6), 1377-1386.
- Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Asghar EB, Henninger HB (2023). Biomechanical comparison of suture bridge rotator cuff repair with and without dermal allograft pledgets. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(6), 1360-1365.
- Thomas LG, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Davis EW, Tashjian RZ (2023). Preoperative Planning Software Does Not Accurately Predict Range of Motion in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 32(8), e378-e386.
- Tashjian RZ, Jurynec MJ, Christy K, Stevens J, Teerlink CC, Cannon-Albright L, Allen-Brady K (2024). Identification of rare genetic variants for rotator cuff tearing and repair in high-risk pedigrees. JSES Int, 8(4), 815-821.
- Tashjian RZ, Zitnay J, Kazmers NH, Veerabhadraiah SR, Zelada AC, Honeggar M, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Jurynec MJ (2023). Estrogen and testosterone supplementation improves tendon healing and functional recovery after rotator cuff repair. J Orthop Res, 42(2), 259-266.
- Clinker C, Smith KM, Ishikawa H, Joyce C, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2024). Three-month Delay in Rotator Cuff Repair: 2-year Follow-up. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 8(1).
- Clinker C, Simister SK, Thomas L, Da Silva A, Ishikawa H, Joyce C, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2023). Revision Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Demonstrates a High Patient Satisfaction and Good Functional Outcomes. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 5(5), 100797.
- Smith KM, Clinker CE, Cutshall ZA, Lu CC, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2023). Progression of symptomatic bilateral rotator cuff disease. JSES Int, 7(4), 586-591.
- Featherall J, Christensen GV, Mortensen AJ, Wheelwright JC, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2023). Arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy with and without superomedial angle scapuloplasty: a comparison of patient-reported outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(9), 1945-1952.
- Simister SK, Sato EH, Fleming K, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2023). Comparing outcomes of central ingrowth peg vs. noningrowth pegged glenoid components during revision to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int, 7(4), 623-627.
- Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ, Keener JD, Sefko JA, Da Silva A, Morrissey C, Presson AP, Zhang C, Chamberlain AM (2023). Active physical therapy does not improve outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a multi-center, randomized clinical trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(4), 760-770.
- Cox RM, Keener JD, Omid R, Tashjian RZ, Namdari S (2022). Diagnosis and Management of Early Complications After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Instr Course Lect, 72, 163-173.
- Levine WN, Anakwenze O, Frankle MA, Keener JD, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Tashjian RZ (2022). My Reverse Has Failed: Top Five Complications and How to Manage Them. Instr Course Lect, 72, 175-200.
- Ishikawa H, Henninger HB, Kawakami J, Zitnay JL, Yamamoto N, Tashjian RZ, Itoi E, Chalmers PN (2022). A stabilizing role of the glenoid labrum: the suction cup effect. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(5), 1095-1104.
- Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Foreman KB, Henninger HB (2022). High and low performers in internal rotation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biplane fluoroscopic study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(4), e133-e144.
- Kawakami J, Henninger HB, Knighton TW, Yamamoto N, Tashjian RZ, Itoi E, Chalmers PN (2022). Effect of Anterior Glenoid Chondrolabral Defects on Anterior Glenohumeral Stability: A Biomechanical Study. Orthop J Sports Med, 10(10), 23259671221130700.
- Kim SK, Khan C, Ladd AL, Tashjian RZ (2022). A Shared Genetic Architecture Between Adhesive Capsulitis and Dupuytren's Disease. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32, 174-185.
- Ishikawa H, Smith KM, Wheelwright JC, Christensen GV, Henninger HB, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2022). Rotator cuff muscle imbalance associates with shoulder instability direction. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32, 33-40.
- Knighton TW, Chalmers PN, Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2022). Reverse Total Shoulder Glenoid Component Inclination Affects Glenohumeral Kinetics During Abduction: A Cadaveric Study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 31, 2647-2656.
- Gill JR, Tashjian R, Duncanson E (2022). Autopsy Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 Adolescents Following the Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose. Arch Pathol Lab Med, 146(8), 925-929.
- Gill JR, Tashjian R, Duncanson E (2022). In Reply. Arch Pathol Lab Med, 146(8), 923.
- Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Foreman KB, Henninger HB (2022). Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Alters Humerothoracic, Scapulothoracic, and Glenohumeral Motion During Weighted Scaption. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 480, 2254-2265.
- Quinlan NJ, Frandsen JJ, Smith KM, Lu CC, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2022). Conservatively Treated Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy May Progress to a Tear. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 4(4), e1449-e1455.
- Strony JT, LaBelle M, McMellen CJ, Golden ML, Chalmers P, Tashjian RZ, Gillespie RJ (2022). Restoration of the Native Humeral Anatomy During Stemless Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Radiographic Comparison of Intramedullary Versus Freehand Resection. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 31, 2225-2232.
- Knighton TW, Chalmers PN, Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2022). Anatomic total shoulder glenoid component inclination affects glenohumeral kinetics during abduction: a cadaveric study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 31, 2023-2033.
- Smith KM, Hotaling JM, Presson AP, Zhang C, Horns JJ, Cannon-Albright LA, Teerlink CC, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2022). The Effect of Sex Hormone Deficiency on the Incidence of Rotator Cuff Repair: Analysis of a Large Insurance Database. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 104(9), 774-779.
- Wheelwright JC, Featherall J, Kazmers NH, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2022). Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With Pectoralis Major Transfer for Anterior Deltoid Deficiency: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 12(2).
- Frandsen JJ, Quinlan NJ, Smith KM, Lu CC, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2022). Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tear Progression: Conservatively Treated Full- and Partial-Thickness Tears Continue to Progress. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 4(3), e1091-e1096.
- Kawakami J, Yamamoto N, Itoi E, Henninger H, Tashjian R, Chalmers PN (2022). Morphology of Glenoid Cartilage Defects in Anteroinferior Glenohumeral Instability. Orthop J Sports Med, 10(4), 23259671221086615.
- Smith KM, Wheelwright JC, Christensen GV, Ishikawa H, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2021). COVID-19-related rotator cuff repair delay. JSES Int, 6(1), 79-83.
- Chalmers PN, Christensen GV, Ishikawa H, Henninger HB, Kholmovski EG, Mills M, Tashjian RZ (2021). Can magnetic resonance imaging accurately and reliably measure humeral cortical thickness? JSES Int, 6(2), 297-304.
- ASES Complications of RSA Research Group, Mahendraraj KA, Abboud J, Armstrong A, Austin L, Brolin T, Entezari V, Friedman L, Garrigues GE, Grawe B, Gulotta L, Gutman M, Hart PA, Hobgood R, Horneff JG, Iannotti J, Khazzam M, King J, Kloby MA, Knack M, Levy J, Murthi A, Namdari S, Okeke L, Otto R, Parsell DE, Polisetty T, Ponnuru P, Ricchetti E, Tashjian R, Throckmorton T, Townsend C, Wright M, Wright T, Zimmer Z, Menendez ME, Jawa A (2021). Predictors of acromial and scapular stress fracture after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a study by the ASES Complications of RSA Multicenter Research Group. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(10), 2296-2305.
- Tashjian RZ, Beck L, Stertz I, Chalmers PN (2020). Preoperative three-dimensional computer planning for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and bone grafting for severe glenoid deformity. Shoulder Elbow, 13(5), 492-501.
- van der Horst AS, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH (2021). Prognostic Factors Affecting Long-Term Outcomes After Elbow Dislocation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3(5), 260-265.
- Miller M, Kazmers NH, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ, Jurynec MJ (2021). Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Repair: A Mouse Model and Technique. Arthrosc Tech, 10(8), e1949-e1954.
- Suter T, Gerber Popp A, Kolz CW, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2021). Accuracy of free-hand humeral head resection planned on 3D-CT models in shoulder arthroplasty: an in vitro analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 142, 3141-3147.
- Tashjian RZ (2021). Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full? The Value of Innovation in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Commentary on an article by Corey J. Schiffman, MD, et al.: "Assessing the Value to the Patient of New Technologies in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty". J Bone Joint Surg Am, 103(9), e38.
- Smith KM, Presson AP, Zhang C, Horns JJ, Hotaling JM, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2021). Does diabetes mellitus predispose to both rotator cuff surgery and subsequent failure? JSES Int, 5(4), 636-641.
- Chalmers PN, Lindsay SR, Smith W, Kawakami J, Hill R, Tashjian RZ, Keener JD (2020). Infraspinatus and deltoid length and patient height: implications for lateralization and distalization in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(4), 712-719.
- Chalmers PN, Miller M, Wheelwright JC, Kawakami J, Henninger HB, Tashjian RZ (2021). Acromial and glenoid morphology in glenohumeral osteoarthritis: a three-dimensional analysis. JSES Int, 5(3), 398-405.
- Kolz CW, Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Qiu Y, Zhang Y, Bo Foreman K, Anderson AE, Henninger HB (2021). Age-related differences in humerothoracic, scapulothoracic, and glenohumeral kinematics during elevation and rotation motions. J Biomech, 117, 110266.
- Tashjian RZ, Kim SK, Roche MD, Jones KB, Teerlink CC (2020). Genetic variants associated with rotator cuff tearing utilizing multiple population-based genetic resources. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(3), 520-531.
- Quinlan NJ, Hillyard B, Wheelwright JC, Miller M, Kawakami J, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2021). Footprint size matters: wider coronal greater tuberosity width is associated with increased rates of healing after rotator cuff repair. JSES Int, 5(3), 486-492.
- Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH, Epperson RT, Honeggar M, Ma Y, Chalmers PN, Williams DL, Jurynec MJ (2021). The effect of estrogen-like compound on rotator cuff tendon healing in a murine model. J Orthop Res, 39(12), 2711-2724.
- Haller JM, Hulet DA, Hannay W, Cardon J, Tashjian R, Beingessner D (2020). Patient Outcomes After Transolecranon Fracture-Dislocation. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 29(3), 109-115.
- Kim SK, Nguyen C, Jones KB, Tashjian RZ (2021). A Genome Wide Association Study For Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Disease. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(9), 2134-2145.
- Tashjian RZ, Hillyard B, Childress V, Kawakami J, Presson AP, Zhang C, Chalmers PN (2020). Outcomes after a Grammont-style reverse total shoulder arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(1), e10-e17.
- ONeill DC, Christensen GV, Hillyard B, Kawakami J, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2020). Glenoid retroversion associates with deltoid muscle asymmetry in Walch B-type glenohumeral osteoarthritis. JSES Int, 5(2), 282-287.
- Miller M, Chalmers PN, Nyfeler J, Mhyre L, Wheelwright C, Konery K, Kawakami J, Tashjian RZ (2020). Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with increased symptomatic acromial and scapular spine stress fracture after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int, 5(2), 261-265.
- Chalmers PN, Beck L, Miller M, Kawakami J, Dukas AG, Burks RT, Greis PE, Tashjian RZ (2020). Acromial morphology is not associated with rotator cuff tearing or repair healing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(11), 2229-2239.
- Tashjian RZ, Christensen GV, Chalmers PN (2020). What's New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(20), 1770-1776.
- Jacxsens M, Elhabian SY, Brady SE, Chalmers PN, Mueller AM, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2020). Thinking outside the glenohumeral box: Hierarchical shape variation of the periarticular anatomy of the scapula using statistical shape modeling. J Orthop Res, 38(10), 2272-2279.
- Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2020). Patch Augmentation in Rotator Cuff Repair. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med, 13(5), 561-571.
- Shah SS, Roche AM, Sullivan SW, Gaal BT, Dalton S, Sharma A, King JJ, Grawe BM, Namdari S, Lawler M, Helmkamp J, Garrigues GE, Wright TW, Schoch BS, Flik K, Otto RJ, Jones R, Jawa A, McCann P, Abboud J, Horneff G, Ross G, Friedman R, Ricchetti ET, Boardman D, Tashjian RZ, Gulotta LV (2020). The modern reverse shoulder arthroplasty and an updated systematic review for each complication: part II. JSES Int, 5(1), 121-137.
- Shah SS, Gaal BT, Roche AM, Namdari S, Grawe BM, Lawler M, Dalton S, King JJ, Helmkamp J, Garrigues GE, Wright TW, Schoch BS, Flik K, Otto RJ, Jones R, Jawa A, McCann P, Abboud J, Horneff G, Ross G, Friedman R, Ricchetti ET, Boardman D, Tashjian RZ, Gulotta LV (2020). The modern reverse shoulder arthroplasty and an updated systematic review for each complication: part I. JSES Int, 4(4), 929-943.
- Mosher ZA, Ewing MA, Collins CS, Young PG, Brabston EW, Momaya AM, Tashjian RZ, Ponce BA (2019). Usage Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Shoulder Literature. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(17), e774-e781.
- Kolz CW, Sulkar HJ, Aliaj K, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Qiu Y, Zhang Y, Foreman KB, Anderson AE, Henninger HB (2020). Reliable interpretation of scapular kinematics depends on coordinate system definition. Gait Posture, 81, 183-190.
- Tashjian RZ, Frandsen JJ, Christensen GV, Chalmers PN (2020). Conjoint tendon release for persistent anterior shoulder pain following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int, 4(4), 975-978.
- Tashjian RZ, Ross H, Granger E, Chalmers PN (2020). Single loop allograft reconstruction for sternoclavicular joint instability. JSES Int, 4(4), 719-723.
- Chalmers PN, Beck L, Miller M, Stertz I, Henninger HB, Tashjian RZ (2021). Glenoid Retroversion Associates With Asymmetric Rotator Cuff Muscle Atrophy in Those With Walch B-type Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(13), 547-555.
- Tashjian RZ, Shin J, Broschinsky K, Yeh CC, Martin B, Chalmers PN, Greis PE, Burks RT, Zhang Y (2020). Minimal clinically important differences in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Simple Shoulder Test, and visual analog scale pain scores after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(7), 1406-1411.
- Tashjian RZ, Lock I, Granger EK, Wang Y, Lee Y, Chalmers PN, Jones KB (2020). Gene Expression in Torn Rotator Cuff Tendons Determined by RNA Sequencing. Orthop J Sports Med, 8(6), 2325967120927480.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger E, Broschinsky K, Kawakami J, Chalmers PN (2020). Effect of complications on outcomes after revision reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int, 4(3), 662-668.
- Chalmers PN, Hillyard B, Kawakami J, Christensen G, ONeill D, Childress V, Tashjian RZ (2020). Double-loaded suture anchors in the treatment of anteroinferior glenohumeral instability. JSES Int, 4(3), 587-591.
- ONeill DC, Christensen G, Kawakami J, Burks RT, Greis PE, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2020). Revision anterior glenohumeral instability: is arthroscopic treatment an option? JSES Int, 4(2), 287-291.
- Henninger HB, Christensen GV, Taylor CE, Kawakami J, Hillyard BS, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2021). The Muscle Cross-sectional Area on MRI of the Shoulder Can Predict Muscle Volume: An MRI Study in Cadavers. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 478(4), 871-883.
- Chalmers PN, Uffman W, Christensen G, Greis P, Aoki S, Nelson R, Yoo M, Tashjian RZ (2020). A single-institution analysis of factors affecting costs in the arthroscopic treatment of glenohumeral instability. JSES Int, 4(2), 297-301.
- Tashjian RZ, Broschinsky K, Stertz I, Chalmers PN (2019). Structural glenoid allograft reconstruction during reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(3), 534-540.
- Drew AJ, Taylor CE, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Bachus KN (2019). Initial stability of a percutaneous osseointegrated endoprosthesis with proximal interlocking screws for transhumeral amputees. Clin Biomech (Bristol), 72, 108-114.
- Chalmers PN, Christensen G, ONeill D, Tashjian RZ (2019). Does Bone Loss Imaging Modality, Measurement Methodology, and Interobserver Reliability Alter Treatment in Glenohumeral Instability? Arthroscopy, 36(1), 12-19.
- Uffmann WJ, Christensen GV, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2019). A Cost-Minimization Analysis of Intraoperative Costs in Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Open Latarjet, and Distal Tibial Allograft. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(11), 2325967119882001.
- Aleem AW, Chalmers PN, Bechtold D, Khan AZ, Tashjian RZ, Keener JD (2019). Association Between Rotator Cuff Muscle Size and Glenoid Deformity in Primary Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(21), 1912-1920.
- Drew AJ, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB, Bachus KN (2019). Sex and Laterality Differences in Medullary Humerus Morphology. Anat Rec (Hoboken), 302(10), 1709-1717.
- Kahn TL, Granger EK, Henninger HB, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2019). Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and resting radiographic scapular rotation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 28(8), e265-e270.
- Chalmers PN, Beck L, Stertz I, Tashjian RZ (2019). Hydrogen peroxide skin preparation reduces Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective, blinded, controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 28(8), 1554-1561.
- Chalmers PN, Kahn T, Broschinsky K, Ross H, Stertz I, Nelson R, Yoo M, Tashjian RZ (2019). An analysis of costs associated with shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 28(7), 1334-1340.
- Jacxsens M, Elhabian SY, Brady SE, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2019). Coracoacromial morphology: a contributor to recurrent traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability? J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 28(7), 1316-1325.e1.
- Chalmers PN, Boileau P, Romeo AA, Tashjian RZ (2019). Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 27(12), 426-436.
- Chalmers PN, Granger E, Ross H, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2019). Preoperative Factors Associated With Subsequent Distal Clavicle Resection After Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(5), 2325967119844295.
- Chalmers PN, Romeo AA, Nicholson GP, Boileau P, Keener JD, Gregory JM, Salazar DH, Tashjian RZ (2019). Humeral Bone Loss in Revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: the Proximal Humeral Arthroplasty Revision Osseous inSufficiency (PHAROS) Classification System. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 477(2), 432-441.
- Sulkar HJ, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB (2018). Mechanical testing of scapular neck fracture fixation using a synthetic bone model. Clin Biomech (Bristol), 61, 64-69.
- Chalmers PN, Suter T, Jacxsens M, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2019). Influence of Radiographic Viewing Perspective on Glenoid Inclination Measurement. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Chalmers PN (2018). Healing Rates and Functional Outcomes After Triple-Loaded Single-Row Versus Transosseous-Equivalent Double-Row Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair. Orthop J Sports Med, 6(11), 2325967118805365.
- Murthi AM, Cox RM, Strelzow JA, Athwal GS, Tashjian RZ, Abboud JA (2019). Glenohumeral Arthritis in Young Patients: Scope, Arthroplasty, Interposition, Arthrodesis, and Resurfacing. Instr Course Lect, 67, 99-113.
- Elhassan BT, Cox RM, Shukla DR, Lee J, Murthi AM, Tashjian RZ, Abboud JA (2019). Management of Failed Rotator Cuff Repair in Young Patients. Instr Course Lect, 67, 143-154.
- Tashjian RZ, Hoy RW, Helgerson JR, Guss AD, Henninger HB, Burks RT (2017). Biomechanical Comparison of Transosseous Knotless Rotator Cuff Repair Versus Transosseous Equivalent Repair: Half The Anchors With Equivalent Biomechanics? Arthroscopy, 34(1), 58-63.
- Jacxsens M, Granger EK, Tashjian RZ (2017). Clinical and sonographic evaluation of subpectoral biceps tenodesis with a dual suture anchor technique demonstrates improved outcomes and a low failure rate at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 138(1), 63-72.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger E, Chalmers PN (2018). Structural glenoid grafting during primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using humeral head autograft. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 27(1), e1-e8.
- Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2017). Should We Have a Better Definition of Pseudoparalysis in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tears? Arthroscopy, 33(12), 2281-2283.
- Elhassan BT, Cox RM, Shukla DR, Lee J, Murthi AM, Tashjian RZ, Abboud JA (2017). Management of Failed Rotator Cuff Repair in Young Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 25(11), e261-e271.
- Tashjian RZ, Erickson GA, Robins RJ, Zhang Y, Burks RT, Greis PE (2017). Influence of Preoperative Musculotendinous Junction Position on Rotator Cuff Healing After Double-Row Repair. Arthroscopy, 33(6), 1159-1166.
- Jacxsens M, Van Tongel A, Henninger HB, Tashjian RZ, De Wilde L (2017). The three-dimensional glenohumeral subluxation index in primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(5), 878-887.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Zhang Y (2017). Utility of prerevision tissue biopsy sample to predict revision shoulder arthroplasty culture results in at-risk patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(2), 197-203.
- Suter T, Kolz CW, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB, Gerber Popp A (2017). Humeral head osteotomy in shoulder arthroplasty: a comparison between anterosuperior and inferoanterior resection techniques. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(2), 343-351.
- Battistone MJ, Barker AM, Beck JP, Tashjian RZ, Cannon GW (2017). Validity evidence for two objective structured clinical examination stations to evaluate core skills of the shoulder and knee assessment. BMC Med Educ, 17(1), 13.
- Tashjian RZ, Hung M, Keener JD, Bowen RC, McAllister J, Chen W, Ebersole G, Granger EK, Chamberlain AM (2017). Determining the minimal clinically important difference for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Simple Shoulder Test, and visual analog scale (VAS) measuring pain after shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(1), 144-148.
- Tashjian RZ, Kolz CW, Suter T, Henninger HB (2016). Biomechanics of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Mesh-Augmented Single-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ), 45(7), E527-E533.
- Suter T, Henninger HB, Zhang Y, Wylie JD, Tashjian RZ (2016). Comparison of measurements of the glenopolar angle in 3D CT reconstructions of the scapula and 2D plain radiographic views. Bone Joint J, 98-B(11), 1510-1516.
- Tashjian RZ, Lilly DT, Isaacson AM, Georgopoulos CE, Bettwieser SP, Burks RT, Greis PE, Presson AP, Granger EK, Zhang Y (2016). Incidence of and Risk Factors for Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthroplasty. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ), 45(6), E379-E385.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Zhang Y, Teerlink CC, Cannon-Albright LA (2016). Identification of a genetic variant associated with rotator cuff repair healing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 25(6), 865-72.
- Tashjian RZ, Farnham JM, Granger EK, Teerlink CC, Cannon-Albright LA (2016). Evidence for an Environmental and Inherited Predisposition Contributing to the Risk for Global Tendinopathies or Compression Neuropathies in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tears. Orthop J Sports Med, 4(4), 2325967116642173.
- Wylie JD, Tashjian RZ (2016). Planning software and patient-specific instruments in shoulder arthroplasty. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med, 9(1), 1-9.
- Wylie JD, Suter T, Potter MQ, Granger EK, Tashjian RZ (2016). Mental Health Has a Stronger Association with Patient-Reported Shoulder Pain and Function Than Tear Size in Patients with Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 98(4), 251-6.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Farnham JM, Cannon-Albright LA, Teerlink CC (2016). Genome-wide association study for rotator cuff tears identifies two significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 25(2), 174-9.
- Wylie JD, Tashjian RZ (01/25/2016). Planning software and patient-specific instruments in shoulder arthroplasty.
- Tashjian RZ, Wolf BR, van Riet RP, Steinmann SP (2016). The Unstable Elbow: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment. Instr Course Lect, 65, 55-82.
- Beckmann JT, Hung M, Bounsanga J, Wylie JD, Granger EK, Tashjian RZ (2015). Psychometric evaluation of the PROMIS Physical Function Computerized Adaptive Test in comparison to the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score and Simple Shoulder Test in patients with rotator cuff disease. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(12), 1961-7.
- Tashjian RZ (2015). CORR Insights(®): implant design variations in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty influence the required deltoid force and resultant joint load. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(12), 3940-2.
- Potter MQ, Wylie JD, Granger EK, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2015). One-year Patient-reported Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Do Not Correlate With Mild to Moderate Psychological Distress. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(11), 3501-10.
- Tashjian RZ (10/21/2015). No Bone? No Problem! Is bone-grafting at the time of revision to a reverse shoulder arthroplasty a reasonable option? Commentary on an article by Eric Wagner, MD, et al. "Glenoid bone-grafting in revision to a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty". J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(20), e68.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Farnham JM, Cannon-Albright LA, Teerlink CC (08/05/2015). Genome-wide association study for rotator cuff tears identifies two significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms. J Shoulder Elbow Surg.
- Suter T, Gerber Popp A, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2015). The influence of radiographic viewing perspective and demographics on the critical shoulder angle. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(6), e149-58.
- Tashjian RZ, Burks RT, Zhang Y, Henninger HB (2015). Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biomechanical evaluation of humeral and glenosphere hardware configuration. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(3), e68-77.
- Teerlink CC, Cannon-Albright LA, Tashjian RZ (2015). Significant association of full-thickness rotator cuff tears and estrogen-related receptor-β (ESRRB). J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(2), e31-5.
- Suter T, Gerber Popp A, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (01/13/2015). The influence of radiographic viewing perspective and demographics on the critical shoulder angle. J Shoulder Elbow Surg.
- Abtahi AM, Granger EK, Tashjian RZ (2015). Factors Affecting Healing After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. World J Orthop, 6(2), 211-20.
- Potter MQ, Wylie JD, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2014). Psychological distress negatively affects self-assessment of shoulder function in patients with rotator cuff tears. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 472(12), 3926-32.
- Teerlink C, Cannon-Alright LA, Tashjian RZ (2014). Significant Association of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears and ESRRB (Estrogen-related Receptor Beta). J Shoulder Elbow Surg, Sep(11), Epub ahead prt.
- Tashjian RZ, Saltzman EG, Granger EK, Hung M (2014). Incidence of familial tendon dysfunction in patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Open Access J Sports Med, 5, 137-41.
- Henninger HB, King FK, Tashjian RZ, Burks RT (2014). Biomechanical comparison of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty systems in soft tissue-constrained shoulders. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 23(5), e108-17.
- Nelson RE, Battistone MJ, Ashworth WD, Barker AM, Grotzke M, Huhtala TA, Lafleur J, Tashjian RZ, Cannon GW (2014). Cost effectiveness of training rural providers to perform joint injections. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 66(4), 559-66.
- Abtahi AM, Granger EK, Tashjian RZ (2014). Complications after subpectoral biceps tenodesis using a dual suture anchor technique. Int J Shoulder Surg, 8(2), 47-50.
- Tashjian RZ (2014). Turning failure into success: not always when it comes to the rotator cuff: commentary on articles by Surena Namdari, MD, MSc, et al., "Factors affecting outcome after structural failure of repaired rotator cuff tears," and H. Mike Kim, MD, et al., "Factors affecting satisfaction and shoulder function in patients with a recurrent rotator cuff tear". J Bone Joint Surg Am, 96(2), e15.
- Wylie JD, Beckmann JT, Granger E, Tashjian RZ (2014). Functional outcomes assessment in shoulder surgery. World J Orthop, 5(5), 623-33.
- Clevenger T, Vance RE, Bachus KN, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2010). Biomechanical comparison of acromioclavicular joint reconstructions using coracoclavicular tendon grafts with and without coracoacromial ligament transfer. Arthroscopy, 27(1), 24-30.
- Tashjian RZ, Hollins AM, Kim HM, Teefey SA, Middleton WD, Steger-May K, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K (2010). Factors affecting healing rates after arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair. Am J Sports Med, 38(12), 2435-42.
- Lee MC, Tashjian RZ, Eberson CP (2007). Calcaneus osteomyelitis from community-acquired MRSA. Foot Ankle Int, 28(2), 276-80.
- Tashjian RZ, Bradley MP, Lucas PR (2004). Spinal epidural hematoma after a pathologic compression fracture: an unusual presentation of multiple myeloma. Spine J, 5(4), 454-6.
- Nickisch F, Tashjian RZ, Ritter M, Terek RM, DiGiovanni CW (2005). Primary malignant non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the talus: a case report. Foot Ankle Int, 26(7), 568-71.
- Bluman EM, Tashjian RZ, Graves PF, Hughes TB (2004). Subatmospheric pressure-induced compartment syndrome of the entire upper extremity. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 86(9), 2041-4.
- Tashjian RZ, Nickisch F, Dennison D (2004). Ruptured septic popliteal cyst associated with psoriatic arthritis. Orthopedics, 27(2), 231-3.
Review
- Davies M, Jurynec MJ, Gomez-Alvarado F, Hu D, Feeley SE, Allen-Brady K, Tashjian RZ, Feeley BT (2022). Current Cellular and Molecular Biology Techniques for the Orthopaedic Surgeon-Scientist. [Review]. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(1), e11-e22.
- Leafblad N, Asghar E, Tashjian RZ (2022). Innovations in Shoulder Arthroplasty. [Review]. J Clin Med, 11(10).
Book Chapter
- Tashjian RZ (01/01/2016). Minimally Invasive Treatment of Elbow Arthritis and Stiffness. In Scuderi GR, Tria AJ (Eds.), Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopaedics (2nd Edition, 2016). New York: Springer.
- Tashjian RZ (2015). Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part I. Pathophysiology. In Park JY(ed) (Ed.), Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow. New York: Springer.
- Tashjian RZ (2015). Shoulder: Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5. In Galatz L(ed) (Ed.), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont.
- Maak TG, Tashjian RZ (2015). Complications of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair. In Dines JS, Altchek DW (eds) (Eds.), Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury. New York: Springer.
- Tashjian RZ (2014). ORIF for Olecranon Fractures: Transolecranon versus Monteggia Variant, in Green A, Hayda R(eds). In Green A, Hayda R(eds) (Eds.), Postoperative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Rosemont: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- Tashjian, RZ (2014). Terrible Triad Injuries of the Elbow. In Michelle Wild (Ed.), AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review (Second). Rosemont: AAOS.
- Tashjian RZ (2014). Rotator Cuff Disease. In Brockmeier S(ed) (Ed.), MRI-Arthroscopy Correlations: A Case-Based Atlas of the Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, and Hip. New York: Springer.
- Tashjian RZ, Henninger HB (2014). Analysis of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Biomechanics Using a Dynamic Shoulder Simulator. In Frankle M(ed) (Ed.), Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. New York: Springer.
Case Report
- Frandsen JJ, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2020). Intrathoracic central glenoid screw: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(9), e338-e340.
Editorial
- Tashjian RZ (2024). Editorial Commentary: Shoulder Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State Metrics Provide a Foundation for Interpreting Patient-Reported Outcomes. Arthroscopy.
- Tashjian R (2020). Editorial Commentary: The Alphabet Soup of Understanding Clinical Shoulder Research: MCID (Minimal Clinically Important Difference), PASS (Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State), SCB (Substantial Clinical Benefit), and Now . . . MOI (Maximal Outcome Improvement). Arthroscopy, 36(7), 1811-1812.
- Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2019). What's New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(20), 1799-1805.
- Tashjian RZ (2019). Editorial Commentary: Doc, Is It All in My Head? With Rotator Cuff Tears, It Partially Is! Arthroscopy, 35(9), 2707-2708.
Other
- Tashjian SM, Galvn A (2021). Corrigendum to: Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex response to negative tweets relates to executive functioning. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci (16(7), p. 737). England.
- Tashjian RZ, Granger EK, Farnham JM, Cannon-Albright LA, Teerlink CC (2016). Erratum to "Genome-wide association study for rotator cuff tears identifies two significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms" [J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016;25:174-179]. J Shoulder Elbow Surg (25(10), p. 1731). United States.
Outstanding
Dr Robert Z Tashjian, MD is wonderful
Dr. Tashjian is an incredible physician in the true meaning of that title. I trust him and his staff and I'm grateful for the wonderful treatment provided.
I felt like I was in good hands. I trusted his expertise.
Very knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable.
Dr Robert Tashjian was highly recommended to me as a reverse shoulder surgery expert. Following past recurring rotator cuff tears and unsuccessful repairs, the reverse procedure was my only option. Dr Tashjian has been patient and kind about my reluctance to do yet another surgery within the last 15 months, and he has treated my case with sincerity and clarity. I feel that he really cares about my desire to greatly improve the use of my right arm and shoulder, which have been compromised with pain and lack of movement for nearly two years. I am hopeful that together, along with my PT rehab team, we can reach my goals and reclaim my active life of fitness, gardening, everyday household chores, hobbies, and travel.
Just great .
Excellent doctor and surgeon
Don't trust anyone else. Even if you have to wait. Make sure and see Dr. Robert Z Tashjian.
He seems very knowledgeable
Great doctor!
Really appreciate explaining things. Very happy with the plans and direction I'm getting.
Very professional and caring. He's been a great surgeon. Thank you Dr Tashjian. I really appreciate how you cared .
Excellent care. He listened carefully and explained well.
Absolutely amazing!
Dr Tashijan does not just jump on the surgery like I suspected I needed. He explained an alternative to try 1st considering my many health challenges and WE decided the alternative is the better option for now.
Dr. Tashjian is an excellent surgeon. He's compassionate and confidence inspiring.
He knows how to fix shoulder problems. Very professional!
He's an excellent surgeon! So helpful and caring! He's definitely concerned and makes sure there's a great outcome!
He's caring! And listens! I'm team Tashjian!!
I was referred to Dr TASHJIAN by my sports medicine doctor in Price, Dr Scott Justesen. Dr Justesen said that he referred all his shoulder patients needing full shoulder replacement to Dr TASHJIAN. I had been informed that he was the best and I believe that to be very true. Dr TASHJIAN and his staff are totally outstanding.
I trust Dr Tashjian with my care. He is great.
Dr Tashjian is a knowledgeable and skilled surgeon. I'm very pleased with the results of my recent surgery and recommend him to anyone suffering from osteoarthritis and needing a shoulder replacement.
Extensive experience and knowledge to perform surgeries and achieve good post-operative results [TRANSLATED]
He is great. Does a very job. Very courteous. Knows his job.
I love him. My pain is gone.
The best!
Great doctor, skilled surgeon. I would recommend him to everyone!
He's a great surgeon and so concerned with patient care!
I felt confident in his ability to help me.
Dr Tashjian is amazing, he takes time to explain everything and is very compassionate and caring.
Dr Tashjian is the real deal. No nonsense, a thorough and purposeful analysis of my shoulder issues that culminated into a strong action plan.
Dr. Tashijian listened to me and respected my perspective of my problem. i felt confident in the plan and so thankful I have found a Surgeon that listened to me as well as have the confidence to help solve my issues with my shoulder.
I already recommended two other patients to him His knowledgeable, caring patient and explains things well
He is very kind and explain things that you understand.
I have had previous surgeries. And my experience with Dr. Tashjian stands out as remarkable.
He explains things well, including possible risks and is very professional.
He's an excelllent doctor and surgeon! He's also very personable.
He is a great Dr. very thorough, listens to what your problems are and finds a way to solve them. Easy to work with and always upbeat.
Dr. Tashjian always answers any questions in an easy to understand way and discusses the best options for my care.
Dr Tashjian is very skilled, knowledgeable and professional. I'm grateful to have him as my Surgeon.
Excellent care
Best orthopedic surgeon in the state.
Dr Tashjian's expertise and vast experience when it comes to complex shoulder surgeries is invaluable for those of us who need shoulder revision surgery. He also is an exceptionally kind and empathetic physician who goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients enjoy the very best possible care.
Dr Tashjian is kind and not at all arrogant, even though he is an excellent surgeon. He did such a good job with my left shoulder replacement that I had him do my right shoulder
Worked with Dr Tashjain for 15+ years, great doctor and enjoy him every time.
Very good , good communication
I think the word of Dr Tashjian
I would highly recommend him to anyone
Skilled orthopedic surgeon. I recommend him and the University for all shoulder procedures.
Excellent Orthopedic Surgeon [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Tashjian is very knowledgeable and professional. He surgically performed a reverse shoulder replacement for me, and relieved my chronic pain. I have completed confidence in his skill and care.
He is very professional and is the best in his field
Dr. Tashjian was highly recommended for his skill and I found him to be very professional, personable and thorough. He did an excellent job on my shoulder surgery.
Dr. Tashjian is wonderful!!!
He did it! He said he could get me out of pain and he did.... perfectly. Really appreciate his skill and his teams care as well.
I feel lucky to have Dr. Tashjian as my shoulder doctor. He is careful in his diagnoses and treats me with respect.
Dr Tashian explains things with detail and makes sure all questions are answered. He has a great bedside manner
he's a great dr concerned very helpful in solving my problems
Very accommodating and instructive on options.
Knowledgeable, informative snd kind.
Skill, integrity, compassion, these are some of the words that describe Dr. Tashjian. I believe I was/am in the best hands possible to help me. His team also displays these same attributes. I will recommend Dr. Tashjian to anyone requiring expert care.
He is very good at explaining everything and took his time in to answer my questions.
Dr Tashjian was wonderful. He always answered my questions and helped me to understand my situation better. He is a very good Doctor.
dr t is a great dr and has helped me very much he is concerned and helps me a lot
I highly recommend Dr Tashjian, this was my 2nd shoulder replacement and he and his staff are a great group of talented caring professionals.
Highest marks for Dr Tashjian and his team!
Dr. tashjian is a phenomenal surgeon, no one better, or as good.
Best Shoulder Dr out there!!
Doing great for me!
Dr Tashjian was very clear about the surgical procedure and post recovery. My new shoulder is great.
he has been so helpful to me helping me to get better doing things i havent accomplished before i trust him with good decisions to help me get better
very good surgeon
Dr Tashjian explained what was happening and what he felt needed to be done to help with my problems. He asked what I expected to be done to relieve my pain and we agreed on a plan to take care of my condition. Appreciate his taking my opinion, then setting our plan.
Very professional and knowledgeable. I felt confident with his care.
Tashjian is a great orto doctor
Very professional and explained everything in detail. Nice man.
A thorough, meticulous, and well-practiced orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. R. Tashjian was very through and explained everything about what the problem was and answered any questions I had and explained the procedure.
He and his team have given me the confidence to continue with my treatments for my left and right shoulders. Thank you very much. [TRANSLATED]
Very good Dr
The doctor is one in 1 million. He is very very good very thorough and I just couldn't be any happier with the outcome.
He is very professional and explained things in a understanding manner
He is the best orthopedic surgeon around
If you have shoulder issues and want high quality care from an expert, see him.
Very caring, knowledgeable, and professional!
Excellent person. Very kind, attentive, and friendly. A professional dedicated to his work. 100% recommended. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Tashjian is a miracle worker and the finest surgeon I've ever encountered. His work on my total reverse shoulder was amazing, and the outcome better than I could have imagined. He is a gifted surgeon and we're fortunate to have him.
Explained well everything about my injury, treatment, rehabilitation and etc.
Very professional and provided info that I needed
Dr Tashjian is clearly very knowledgeable and top notch in his field and I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery.
I was referred to Dr.Tashjian because of complications with a shoulder surgery. He has worked very hard to help me. He is a brilliant surgeon and has given me the opportunity to live a normal life. There are angels on this earth and he is one of them.
Dr. Tashjian was prepared to discuss my issues & provided me with treatment options.
Dr. Tashjian literally saved my right arm - he is a truly gifted practitioner of the art of healing. He is also one of those rare surgical physicians who possesses an outstanding breadth of knowledge and skills, and yet also demonstrates a compassionate and sincere approach with all of his patients. I am grateful that a surgeon of Dr. Tashjian's caliber is on the staff of the University of Utah Hospital.
Dr tashjian is a excellent doctor very professional doctor
Doctor Tashjian is absolutely the BEST!!
I absolutely love Dr Tashjian, he listens and nows your case. He is educated and updated on the latest techniques.
Simply The Best
Robert Z. Tashjian is the most amazing Dr. I have ever had. My shoulder was so bad. I needed a new shoulder replacement. & he did such a wonderful job. I'm just so pleased.
My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Tashjian for years. He recently performed shoulder replacement surgery on me. If you are experiencing significant shoulder pain, see Dr. Tashjian. He and his team provide the best shoulder care available anywhere. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Dr. Tashjian was very helpful in diagnosing my problem and guiding me on the rehab steps to heal without surgery.
He's the best at what he does. I appreciate his professionalism.
Very polite and very thorough
Hadn't been able to use my arm for years can now cut my own meat!thank you Dr. Tashjian works great
Dr. Tashjian is the absolute best at his craft. He is kind, caring and involved in his patients care . I have no problem recommending him to anyone with shoulder problems.
Excellent
Dr. Tashjian is a caring, knowledgeable provider. He listened and explained everything well.
Probably the best Doctor I have met with. He spent the time, listened and explained so well.
You are in great hands with Dr. Tashjian!
Dr. Tashjian is fantastic! He provides sensitive, compassionate, highly-competent care and listens closely to his patients.
I saw him for a shoulder injury, which is improving with PT, but I did not require surgery at this time.
He's one of the best shoulder surgeons there is!
I highly recommend Dr Tashjian and his staff, as well as the surgery team.
I'm so glade that Dr Tashjian was my surgeon. He did such wonderful job on my shoulder. He is truly the best!!!!!
took good care of me. fixed the shoulder.
Haven't known him long enough yet
THE Best!
A very caring person. He is an advocate for the patient.
Truly the best care. He was attentive and always answered every question I had. Always put my mind at ease and very focused.
I think he's the best surgeon in the country I would recommend him to anyone that needs shoulder repair or replacement surgeries.
Excellent surgeon
Dr Tashjian is a great and skilled surgeon, but the office visits are so short, I don't feel like I get answers to the many questions I have. His office is always running behind, which usually means a short and rushed visit.
Dr Tashjian is the very best surgeon.
Dr. Tashjian is an excellent surgeon who obviously wants the best for his patients. He is extremely knowledgeable about his practice, and gets to know his patients. He is a competent surgical doctor, and a man who really cares about treating people to get better.
Dr. Tashjian is a very caring, knowledgeable provider. He listened and explained everything very well. I highly recommend him.
If you're looking for the absolute best and advice and treatment concerning your shoulders, look no further than Dr. Tashjain. 100% recommend!
He is an excellent doctor, cares about his patients. He took the time too work my husband in to give my husband a second opinion on his shoulder. Treated him and referred my husband for PT. We very much appreciated because we live in Twin Falls, Id. We are very grateful for Dr. Tashjian services
Comes highly recommended and deservedly so! He's smart, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
Awesome Dr very good at explaining procedure.
He wanted total information on tests from outside doctors to make the best decision for my care.
Excellent follow-up post surgery. Really understands my rehab needs and gives me confidence that my recovery potential will be exceptionally good.
He is totally awesome !!
Proficient, caring, thoroughly skilled.
He is careful, informed and wants to have the best care for you.
Dr. T is the best in this field, this is the second surgery (different) I have received from him and would highly recommend him to anyone.
He is obviously skilled as a surgeon but adds another value by listening and explaining options well.
Dr Tashjian always listens to any and all of my concerns and doesn't treat you like a "One size fits all type of service."
Berry informative
Very nice and straightforward about the procedure and what could follow.
He really take care about my shoulder.
Simply The Best. A true shoulder guru leads an expert, experienced team that is uniformly caring and delivered expert care at all levels.
very positive moving forward prior, during and after my TSA, answered all my questions
Dr Tashjian continues to work with me to solve my challenges.
Dr. Tashjian has my total respect. He is kind, thorough and is very adept at explaining the situation, procedures and follow-up. He has already operated on both me and my husband and we would never consider another provider.
Dr. Tashjian performed a reverse shoulder replacement me and it has been absolutely awesome ever since
Dr. Tashjian is an amazing doctor and surgeon. I saw other doctors who would not even consider replacing my elbow. Dr. Tashjian's comment was, 'Why wouldn't you want to replace it?' and he did an excellent job. I would recommend him to anyone, as he is an expert in elbows, shoulders, and other surgeries.His staff is also amazing.
I came to the university specifically for him as my doctor. He's excellent and very caring and professional
In both my wife's & my 5 Decades'+ personal experience w/ LOT'S of "Doc's" in many places, None -- repeat, NONE -- better!
At this time, I have only spoken with Dr Tashjian via zoom. He has been exceptional. I have canceled my surgery here and scheduled surgery with him.
Very caring, explains things well and works well with people.
Dr. Tashjian consistently takes time to answer my questions, expresses his opinion of my recovery and clarifies what things I can do without causing problems with my shoulder.
Dr. Tashjian is an excellent surgeon. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I respect him for his no nonsense approach. He is honest with you whether positive or negative. He takes the time to make sure you understand what is going on, what to expect, and the possible outcomes.
Dr Tashjian is an awesome Dr / Surgeon. He cares about his patients health and well being before and after any medical procedures and or surgeries.
Extremely competent and incredibly talented!
Went over all my options and explained everything made it way easier to decide what s best for me
Dr Tashjian turned everything over to my primary care physician. He didnÕt give me instructions about what would happen
He is compassionate, thoughtful, articulate and easy to discuss worries and concerns with. He asks for your feedback and questions along then way. I would also say he is good at noticing a persons body language which I feel is important.
Professional
excellant Surgeon! very polite and a pleasure to have as a provider.
So grateful to have found a Dr that took me seriously with the pain in my clavicle and R shoulder. He has been very thorough and helpful in treating my pain. Thank you very much.
I have nothing but praise for him he will do my next operation
We're lucky to have him! Total trust and confidence in his whole team.
Great surgeon. Only fair with communication and showing empathy. Be prepared with all your questions and HOPE he'll take the time to answer to your satisfaction,
One of the best doctors I've ever had in my life.
Dr Tashjian is my hero!!! Both my shoulders are fixed!! He is awesome
He is a caring provider'
I feel Dr. Tashjian is an amazing, competent Doctor. However, waiting 50 minutes past my appointment time made me feel he was rushed, hurried to make up time, catch up. I understand and appreciate that he obviously needed more time with the patients before me. I just felt a bit rushed. I needed a bit more attention, alternatives, understanding and planning. I did my best to communicate my concerns, my special circumstances (I'm a full time care taker of my husband) and ask the appropriate questions. I felt a bit rushed into making life changing surgery in a very short time.
I am very impressed with Dr. Tashijian. I think he has done an excellant job with my elbow and I have complete confidence in him.
Dr T and his team are the best. I am a repeat patient. If I had more shoulders I would come back for more.
very detail oriented!
Dr. Tashijian is extremely professional and I feel that he is the very best provider for the job I had done
He isvery thorough. Didn't seemed too concerned with pain or symptoms. Recommended follow up in six weeks.
Great experience with Dr. Tashlian.
Dr. Tashjian included me in all procedural decisions regarding PT & continuing exercise program. Responded clearly to my questions & took time to expand responses if requested.
Dr, Tashjian is THE surgeon youÊsurgeon that you will want to be working on you if you have a shoulder problem. He is a fine-tuned surgeon. His skill level and confidence in is work is a blessing to any patient he works on.
very pleased with professional expertise
He is a very good doctor he takes pride in his work
Very thoughtful and thorough!!
Thank you for caring about your patients and doing an excellent job.
He is the best orthopedic surgeon I have ever encountered.
Extremely competent surgeon. I feel completely comfortable with his assessments and recommendations.
Dr. Tashjian is an incredible surgeon! He does a phenomenal job if you need shoulder surgery. Excellent at what he does. He is very knowledgeable and also is very nice.
Dr Tashjian is great, but appointments seem very rushed. I sometimes leave with more questions than answers!
Very professional
I'm very pleased with the outcome of my reverse shoulder surgery. Dr Tashian is not only a great surgeon but also makes sure all questions are thoroughly answered.
Dr. Tashjian performed a complete shoulder replacement for me last year after I fell off a ladder onto a stone wall. Now I need to have the other operated on with the same procedure. This doctor is the most thorough I have ever had. He is both very experienced and current in his specific practice. He does not waste your time, he just performs the exam, asks some questions and, then explains things very clearly so you are aware of what he is telling you and how to proceed.
So knowledgeable and willing to take my needs and considerations into treatment plan. Was willing to do whatever needed to be done to determine the problems and then explained what he recommended and why.
Dr. Tashjian very kind and caring Surgeon he is a consummate professional.
New right shoulder is great. Thanks for evaluating the left too.
He is an excellent doctor that seems to have a lot of experience.
Dr Tashjian is wonderful!
Thorough, concise and highly recommended by others in the community with similar shoulder issues. Good at helping you understand all the possible options for the best potential outcome.
Excellent care. Highest caliber.
I would definitely be comfortable having him as a doctor/surgeon.
Dr. Tashjian treated me with respect, listened, answered my questions and concerns pleasantly and effectively. I recommend him highly.
explain things very well
Dr. Tashjian makes each visit pleasant and worthwhile. He makes thoughtful diagnosis and offers treatment options to best suit the needs of his patients. He never seems rushed and always involves me and my desires in recommending treatment options. He's the best!
Dr Tashijan operated on this same elbow back in 2017. I was very grateful to be able to have his help the other day.
Dr Robert Z Tashjian, MD was very professional and the results of my surgery were excellent. I certainly recommend Dr. Tashjian and the U of U Orthopedic hospital.
Excellent
Dr. Tashjian is always asking how my shoulder is feeling and explaining what I need to do to get some pain relief. Thank You Dr. Tashjian for all you have done and will be doing for me. [NAME REMOVED] :)
Shoulders and shoulder pain should, ideally, be treated by this extraordinary doctor. He is excellent in all respects - qualifications, detail of treatment, thoughtfulness, follow through, respect, and FIXES the problem with minimal invasion and pain.
extremely good doctor.
He's a really great surgeon! I got the best outcome possible. I'm truly happy with his work!
Thanks for your help very helpful and he said what he was going to do he is the man on a mission to help people out and thanks again
Very kind!
I am very pleased with the care I received from Robert Z Tashjian, MD.
Dr Tashjian is a great Dr., but is super busy and not always able to answer all my questions because of being rushed.
Dr. Tashjian did a wonderful job on my right shoulder replacement five years ago and it's working wonderfully and pain free. He recently replaced my left shoulder with the same results. He's the absolute best, and I recommend him highly.
Excellent physician, I would highly recommend him to anyone needing complex shoulder or elbow surgery.
Dr. Tashjian has been very helpful in my decision of which shoulder to have replaced/revision on first. Both need surgery. He is professional, knowledgeable and kind.
I HAVE NOT HAD MY SURGERY AS OF NOW. I FEEL HE IS VERY CAPABLE TO DO MY SURGERY.
Except for initial intake nurse, who was vey curt and borderline unfriendly, everybody else behaved professionally. I felt kindly welcome by all of them !
I just donÕt understand why I have to go back in one week just to get a Cortisone shot. I was right there. I canÕt drive because I have MS and seizures
Dr. Tashjian is the very best surgeon IÕve ever had.
Honest, straight forward and easy to talk too. Bit he and his resident were very credible and nice.
Outstanding care and persistence in finding out what is wrong medically with my SC joint. So grateful for Dr Tashjian and the incredible knowledge heÕs used and the great staff that assisted in his office. Thank you
As always, I have great confidence in Dr Tashjian in regards to treating my elbow problem. He is definately one of the best!
Dr.Tashjian very personable and kind. Seemed to care about my pain
He explained everything to me to where I understood what was going on. It showed me the problems that we were having at sixt
Excellent care. Very easy to work with on my care
Dr. Tashjian consistently elicits questions and answers them in an understandable manner. All 3 surgeries I have had done by him have turned out amazingly well.
He is the absolute best orthopedic surgeon I have ever met.
Living out of state, I am pleased with Dr Tashjian's willingness to conduct video/telemed meetings to discuss my progress.
extremely competent physician
He's very knowledgeable and personable and very helpful.
Dr. Tashjian always listens to my questions and he provides answers in a clear and easily understandable way. He also fully explains the options available for my care and he gives me the opportunity to decide how best to proceed.
Dr. Tashjian is great. Conservative on surgical procedures and a straight shooter when it comes to explaining options, allowing the patient to choose the option, if there is more than one, that best suits their need or expectations. My full shoulder replacement was the best decision I ever made.
He was great to talk to. He listened and we made a very good decision based on facts.
I felt very comfortable asking questions which he answered to my satisfaction.
Not on time Surgery was 3+ hours later than told which brought more anxiety. Appointments also tend to be a lot later than set
Amazing, patient-centered surgeon, who listened and responded with excellent "bedside" manner. I an delighted to have him as one of my providers at the University of Utah!!
Dr. Tashjian always listens to me and gives me Great information. And Kyle always is there to Help me with any questions I might have. Thank You Both!
Dr Tashjian is a very caring and thorough doctor. He takes pride in his work. And wants what's best for his patients.
Excellent surgeon
If you need shoulder work, Dr. Tashjian is who need.
Dr Tashijian is one of the best orthopedic Doctors I know.
Robert is the man when it comes to shoulder repair
Great physician. He has helped me avoid shoulder surgery using other options. He's the best!
Dr Tashjian is an outstanding surgeon. I have total faith in his surgical abilities.
This was the first time I met Dr. Trajan. He seemed incredibly confident and concerned, and answered all my questions. Needless to say, I'd prefer to have met him on a fly stream or on a ski slope. I don't suppose anyone is excited about shoulder replacement surgery.
Dr. Tashjian makes the process as simple as he can. He is concerned and attentive to his patients. Very impressed with him.
Thank you I am truly grateful to be back to living
Followup visit was virtual. Was not able to video chat. I made 2 phone calls prior to appointment to verify I was doing things correctly. Disappointed with not being able to do the video. Dr was not able to see me or my incision. I was told someone would contact me to rectify the video. That was a week ago, no contact yet.
Well I have just meet him and feel very comfortable with him
Dr Tashjian is the best orthopaedic surgeon I have dealt with. I highly recommend him to amyotrophic with shoulder issues!!!!
Dr. Tashjian is a true professional. He is considerate and caring, discusses the procedure, and the results to be expected. I would recommend him to anyone with shoulder issues.
Simply put, I had a very good experience with Dr. Tashjian for my shoulder replacement. He was easy to talk to, seemed very knowledgeable, and I had zero pain after the procedure!!
He is very fussy in how he expects the outcome of surgery.
Great work Dr Tashjian¿.. I am painfree for the first time in years!
Thanks Doc
Excelente Doctor estoy muy agradecida con su atención.
Proved great care. Excellent physician
He is the best! Totally professional! I was so pleased to hear he also works on elbows as I have been having a lot of pain. This was totally unrelated to the shoulder check the appointment was about. He took an X-Ray and immediately set up a cortisone shot. I loved the quick response!
Great physician!
Dr Tashjian has been very careful to get the right diagnosis. I was referred to him because he is one of the best in elbow surgery!
He is a good surgeon.
Dr Tashjian is friendly, I felt he cared about me personally, great to converse with.
Excellent specialist! Highly recommend him!
He is very great at explaining how procedures will gp I'm not scared everytime I have had a surgery I'm much improved.
Ver friendly and easy to talk to and prepared for my appointment and my health history.
extraordinary Surgeon
As a former Administrator of a Rehab Hospital and several Assisted Livings over my career I found this Surgeon unprofessional, rude with no empathy.His opinion was based totally on X-Rays he touched the area of concern one time. I don't doubt he is a good surgeon but socially he needs to learn what a good bedside manner means. Getting well includes kindness, empathy and tact.
This was the first time seeing him but I was very comfortable
Wonderful doctor. Expert in shoulder surgery. Provides great follow up care. Surrounds himself with knowledge and courteous medical team.
Dr. Tashjan is knowledgeable and experienced. Following his instructions made my Total Shoulder Surgery successfully. He's rated one of the best.
I trust Dr. Tashjian and his staff completely. My shoulder replacement went without a single pain and I can do everything with it now! Thank you so much!!
He did an awesome job about my condition, and showed concern about my treatment plans
A very good doctor and surgeon, has very good staff and left me with a clean scar.
Do not hesitate to confer with Dr. Tashjian