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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Farsi
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.2606
Desk:
216.444.0044
Fax:
216.445.3694

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Arthritis Surgery
  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
  • Arthroscopy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Fracture Care
  • Muscle Transfer Surgery of the Shoulder
  • Musculoskeletal Evaluation
  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Arthritis
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Instability Repairs
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Tendon Reconstruction
View all 17 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis of the Shoulder
  • Biceps Tendon Injuries
  • Bone Infection
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Fractures
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Hospital Acquired Infections
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Joint Infection
  • Muscle Injuries
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Neck Pain
  • Orthopaedic Prostheses
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Shoulder Deformity
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Infection
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries in Baseball
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Internal Derangement
  • Shoulder Intra-Articular Injury
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Paralysis
  • Shoulder Problems
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Shoulder Strain
  • Shoulder Tendinitis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Surgical Site Infections
  • Tendonitis
View all 38 Specialties +
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Biography

About Vahid Entezari, MD

After receiving his medical degree abroad, Dr. Entezari joined Harvard Medical School's orthopaedic biomechanics laboratory in Boston for a post-doctoral research fellowship in orthopaedic biomechanics. During the same period he completed a post-graduate Masters Degree in Translational Research from Harvard Medical School. He then completed his internship and residency at the department of orthopaedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University. He returned to Cleveland  after completing his fellowship and joined the Clinic as a staff shoulder and elbow surgeon. He is currently seeing his patients at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Solon Family Health Center and operates at both Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Marymount Hospital located at Garfield Heights neighborhood.

Dr. Entezari's interests in shoulder and elbow pathology include rotator cuff tears; other tendon and ligament problems, sports related injuries, arthritis and trauma. He performs shoulder arthroscopy, muscle transfers, fracture repair and arthroplasty including full and partial joint replacements. Dr. Entezari is very active in shoulder and elbow research and has authored a number of publications, several book chapters and regularly presents his research at regional and national conferences.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Philadelphia, PA USA
2018

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic
Cleveland, OH USA
2017

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
2013

Fellowship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Post Doctoral Reseach Fellowship Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Boston, MA USA
2012

Graduate School - Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA USA
2011

Medical Education - Iran University of Medical Sciences

2003

Additional Training

  • 2009 - 2011 Masters in Medical Sciences (MMSc), Scholars in Clinical Science Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
  • 2007 - 2012 Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in orthopaedic biomechanics, Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Professional Highlights

  • Dr Entezari sub-specialized in disease of the Shoulder and elbow including rotator cuff disease, rotator cuff arthropathy, shoulder arthritis, instability, upper extremity fractures and joint infections. He is fellowship trained to perform shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty including stemless and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, fracture fixation and muscle transfers. 


Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

orthopaedic surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, upper extremity

Awards & Honors

  • 2018 Researcher of the year, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
  • 2017 Resident honoree, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio Chapter
  • 2017 Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society, Resident Research Contest, 1st place paper award
  • 2016 AO Trauma Traveling Fellowship, AO Foundation
  • 2015 AANA Masters Experience Resident/Fellow Scholarship
  • 2013 Mt. Sinai Barry Friedman Resident Research Awards, 3rd position
  • 2013 Cleveland Orthopaedic Society Resident Essay Contest, 2nd position


Memberships

  • 2015 - Present American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • 2014 - Present Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • 2012 - Present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Vahid Entezari, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 5/2/2023, Dr. Entezari has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Entezari receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Synthes
  • Stryker Corporation

Equity Dr. Entezari owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:

  • Orthokinetic Track, LLC

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

237 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

37 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023

He was beyond professional, explaining all options, risks, healing time, etc. He spoke to me as though I had always known him so I was instantly put at ease.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

Dr. Entezari has always been caring, compassionate, thorough, informative and professional. He has a great bedside manner. I would recommend him highly.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

The Dr and his assistants were very kind and understanding of my situation. I highly recommend them

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023

Doctor Entezari's assistant was extremely thorough and provided excellent analysis of my situation.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Can't say enough GREAT things about Dr. E & Krista!! They treat me like family & are ALWAYS there for me! Excellent care & treatment throughout entire process (surgery, brace, recovery, follow-ups). I just luv them!!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr. Entezari and his staff are top notch. I have and will recommend him to friends.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

Once again, I would give higher than a 5. Both the nurse and the doctor spent a long time with me letting me know what is going on

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

Everyone was nice and if I had a question and they wasn't sure they went and found out. I love all the workers that had but the main ones Krista and Dr Entezari.

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

*Dr. Vahid Entezari & his entire team were EXCELLENT! Cannot say enough great things about him, *Krista & team.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Cannot say enough good things about our visit, Dr Entezari and his team. The entire experience at the Cleve Clinic was world class

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

The Dr did a wonderful job explaining all details.

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

He is a wonderful DOCTOR AND WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT TO SEE HIM. I would recommend him to my family and friends.

Reviewed on May 15, 2023

Dr was brilliant but offered no way to restore the use of my right arm other than water aerobics

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

The Dr was very attentive and very thorough in his examination.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

Dr.was very kind and reassured me that he would take good care of me and he did.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023

Dr. ENTEZARI was excellent.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023

Dr Entezari has super bedside manners and he explains things very clearly .It was an excellent experience to be his patient

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

I felt like he actually listened to what I was saying, and he was the first DOCTOR (not nurse or assistant) who actually moved my arm to determine where the pain was in relation to movement. I appreciated this because it seemed previous doctors just listened to what I was saying and didn't actually examine my shoulder. Their assistants would, but not the doctor themselves.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

I wasn't 100% sure I needed a follow up. But Dr Entezari is always willing to see you and listen to any concerns you have.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

Very pleased with the doctor

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

Dr. Entazari took an interest in my shoulder problems that my former orthopedic did not.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

Dr Entezari and his staff were all first rate!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023

I've never met with any type of negative attitude or felt like I was being rushed. Everyone, doctor and staff, are always kind and attentive.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023

Doctor took out a skeletal model of the shoulder and pointed out the area affected and demonstrated what the surgery would accomplish.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

I have never had any bad experiences with any of the doctors at the Cleveland Clinic is always been professional kind & courteous

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

I would recommend him to anybody and everybody I don't care how far they have to travel if they can get there and get there

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

I received injection in shoulder area, not in the ac joint which previous Dr keptInjecting. So far I have some discomfort, but not pain I have slept on my rightSide for the first time in almost 3 years without pain. Thankyou Dr Entezari !!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023

Everyone in Dr. Enterizi office treated me wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023

Same as all the other comments

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023

Dr. Entezari is GREAT!! Have no complaints.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023

Dr. Entezari and his nurse Krista are amazing!!! I have recommended numerous others to their practice. I can't say enough positive things about them.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dr. Vahid Entezari was excellent!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dr Entezari was very personable, skilled and easy to understand. I felt that he really cared.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Entezari and his team. I have received excellent service, response to questions, medical care and personalized care.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022

Dr. Entazar is great.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2022

Dr Entezari is always exceptionally thorough at answering any questions that I pose. He was very encouraging that I will regain and improve my range of motion in my left shoulder/arm.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022

Other than the miscommunication, which taught me to repeat to each caregiver critical information such as allergies. The contact and professionalism was excellent.

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