Meet the physician

Dr. Alireza Sabbaghian

Orthopedic surgeon

An orthopedic surgeon in specialist practice since 1997, with a focus on knee surgery and joint replacement.

Medical registration no. 31242
Portrait of Dr. Alireza Sabbaghian
Professional focusKnee surgery and joint replacement
Professional approach

Each patient has individual
circumstances and needs.

A clear understanding of each patient’s condition, an open discussion of options, and individual needs guide the care-planning process.

Careful assessment

Medical history, examination, and individual needs are considered during assessment.

Clear discussion

Options are explained and questions addressed to support informed decisions.

Individual care planning

Each plan considers the patient’s circumstances and realistic expectations.

Dr. Alireza Sabbaghian in an operating room
In the operating-room environment
In the operating room

Clinical experience, grounded in daily practice

An important part of Dr. Sabbaghian’s professional journey has developed in the operating room alongside clinical teams, where precision, coordination, and responsible decisions are essential.

Professional journey

From medical education
to experience in joint surgery

  1. 1990

    Beginning in medicine

    Graduated in general medicine.

  2. 1997

    Specialist orthopedic practice

    Began specialist work in orthopedics, with a focus on knee surgery and joint replacement.

  3. 4 years

    University and teaching experience

    Worked at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and contributed to medical education.

  4. Today

    Ongoing clinical practice

    Currently practising at Laleh Hospital and Tehran Clinic Hospital; member of the board of Laleh Hospital.

Surgical experience at Laleh Hospital, Tehran Clinic Hospital, and Valiasr Hospital

Experience in practice

Surgical experience at a glance

Based on records provided up to 2026

Knee replacements
More than2,000
Hip replacements
More than800
Knee arthroscopy procedures
More than1,000
Revision knee procedures
Approx.60
Main fields of practice

A focus on joint health and movement

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Documented specialist education

Certificates and advanced training

A selection of international educational programmes and advanced training in knee surgery, hip surgery, and joint replacement.

Knee fellowship certificate from Stolzalpe Orthopaedic Hospital in Austria
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2010Stolzalpe Orthopaedic Hospital, Austria

Knee surgery fellowship

A one-month clinical fellowship with the knee team, covering arthroscopy, cartilage and ligament repair, osteotomy, and primary and revision knee arthroplasty.

Smith and Nephew MENA Revision Knee Course certificate from 2015
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2015Smith & Nephew Healthcare Education

MENA Revision Knee Course

Certificate of attendance for the specialist revision knee arthroplasty course held in Tehran on 10 April 2015.

Knee arthroplasty primary-to-revision course certificate from 2013
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2013Smith & Nephew and Zollar Medical

Knee arthroplasty: primary to revision

Certificate for the instructional course on knee arthroplasty from primary to revision, held at Shafa Yahyaian Hospital in Tehran on 31 October and 1 November 2013.

Stryker revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee masterclass certificate from 2013
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2013Stryker MedEd

Revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee

Certificate of attendance for the third masterclass on revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee, held in November 2013.

EFORT European Hip Meeting certificate from 2011
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2011EFORT

European Hip Meeting

Attendance at “State of the Art and Future Concepts in Total Hip Arthroplasty,” an accredited programme comprising 13.5 hours of scientific education.

Two Zimmer Institute certificates for advanced hip and knee arthroplasty courses
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2009–2010Zimmer Institute

Advanced hip and knee arthroplasty courses

Two certificates covering the NexGen primary and revision knee masterclass in 2009 and a comprehensive metal-on-metal total hip and resurfacing arthroplasty course in 2010.

First International GIAMON Congress certificate from 2004
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2004GIAMON, German–Iranian Association

Minimally invasive orthopedics and modern technology

Certificate of participation in the first International GIAMON Congress on minimally invasive surgery and modern technology in orthopedics and sports medicine, held in Tehran.

Contact and visits

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contact the coordination team.

Contact details, the clinic address, and visit information are available on the contact page.

Clinic details and visit coordination

Dr. Sabbaghian’s clinic

Valiasr Street, above Zafar Street, Tehran

Sunday and Tuesday · 15:00–19:00 Tehran time

Hospital practice

Laleh Hospital and Tehran Clinic Hospital

The time and location are confirmed by the coordination team.