Dr. Nima Salari, MD | Phoenix, AZ | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Nima Salari is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, bringing 19 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, establishing a strong foundation in orthopedic care. His expertise focuses on complex spinal conditions and surgical interventions that help patients regain mobility and reduce pain. Dr. Salari is fluent in English, Spanish, and German, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Salari practices at Desert Institute for Spine Care in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains hospital privileges at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital. He treats patients experiencing back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His approach includes both surgical and non-surgical treatment options such as physical therapy and strength training. Patients consistently rate Dr. Salari highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.9

102 Ratings
19 years of experience
50 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish, German
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
73 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Nima Salari for his competence, kindness, and ability to effectively communicate medical plans. They often mention successful surgical outcomes, attentiveness to patient concerns, and a professional, courteous staff, highlighting short wait times and organized office operations. Despite numerous positive reviews, no negative feedback was observed in the provided dataset. Overall, the reviews reflect high satisfaction with Dr. Salari's medical care and patient interactions.

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On 2/26/24, Dr. Salari performed my spine surgery flawlessly, which resulted in removing my nerve pain in my right Hip and lower Back. His entire team of medical professionals (PA-C and Medical Nurse for Scheduling/Medical Insurance) were great to work with at all times. The Desert Institue for Spine Care is an outstanding Medical Organization that took very good care of me.

March 25th, 2024

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Dr. Salari and the staff at DISC are fantastic!

March 19th, 2024

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He was great told me everything I needed to know about my back and about my surgery. He’s a good doctor and he explained everything to me

November 1st, 2023

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Office staff courteous and friendly. Wait time short. Dr Salari very good listener. Looked at my MRI with me and shared his thoughts with me without rushing. I really appreciated this. He seemed quite caring. We made a plan and we’ll follow up after a repeat MRI. My wife liked him, too.

November 1st, 2023

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Always a pleasant experience with Dr. Salari. He listens to questions intently and always answers them completely with clear easy to understand language. Friendly and easy going bedside manner which puts me at ease and makes for an enjoyable visit.

September 8th, 2023

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I found Dr. Salari and his assistant to be very helpful to provide solutions to various issues. In meeting with him, he studied my xRay and came up with the surgical plan which is what I needed.

June 16th, 2023

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Dr. Salari is competent, kind and caring. He listens to his patients.

June 16th, 2023

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I am always impressed by Dr Salari’s manner and level of expertise. I had a very successfully 3 level acdf performed by him in 2020 after 30 plus years of pain. Now I have consulted him for lumbar issues. If he advises surgery is the best option in the future I won’t hesitate to to do what he says. There is not a better spine surgeon out there.

May 25th, 2023

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“I recently received Lumbar surgery, specifically a Laminectomy regarding my severe nerve pain in my lower back. The post surgery (6 plus months) follow-up discussion with Dr Salari was conducted via video online conference call in April, 2023. The surgery was a great success which alleviated all nerve pain in my entire back and especially the Lumbar (lower back) region. Dr. Salari’s attention to my pain was nothing short of excellent, including his recent follow-up discussion with me. His concern and attention to my pain both during the surgery and post surgery was excellent. He always showed great concern of my back condition, and this was proven with the success of this surgery! I highly recommend him to assist and treat any person who has some form or type of back pain, and/or disabling issue!” Court Stevens, Major (retired)

May 2nd, 2023

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Awsome experience, friendly, personal and willing to listen and Help. Look forward to Getting my issue fixed by the team. Thanks

March 31st, 2023

Desert Institute for Spine Care

1635 E Myrtle AvePhoenix, AZ 85020

Tel: (602) 944-2900


Dr. Nima Salari, MD	Dr. Tony Nguyen, MD	Dr. Justin Butler, DO	Dr. Jeffrey Surina, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (102 Ratings)	4.8 (46 Ratings)	4.9 (90 Ratings)	4.8 (20 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, German	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ	Sun City West , AZ	Mesa , AZ
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: George Washington University	Med School: Western University of Health Sciences	Med School: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Neck Pain
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Sciatica

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 2007

Dr. Peter Donald Masso, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
41 Years Exp | Phoenix, AZ
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Preventative Medicine
39 Years Exp | Scottsdale, AZ
(9)
Dr. Christopher Sabin Cranford, MD
Sports Medicine
25 Years Exp | Phoenix, AZ
(11)
Dr. James Joseph Matz, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
24 Years Exp | Phoenix, AZ
(0)
Dr. Pamela Anne Sieler Runfola, MD
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
33 Years Exp | PHOENIX, AZ
(2)
Dr. Michael Gregory Coords, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
16 Years Exp | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
(4)
Dr. Peter S Maropis
Family Medicine
16 Years Exp | Monroeville, PA
(0)
Dr. Bridget Nicole Ralston-Ripple
Orthopedic Surgery
6 Years Exp | Phoenix, AZ
(0)
Dr. Gary Lynn Lowery
Surgery
44 Years Exp | Phoenix, AZ
(0)
Dr. David Lawrence Greene
Orthopedic Surgery
29 Years Exp | Sun City, AZ
(3)

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