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# Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). *In patients’ words.*

Want to hear how patients describe conversations and care involving periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)? Read their accounts alongside the faces and profiles of our clinicians, with links back to each review’s source.

**3** matching reviews **1** clinician

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[Tigran Garabekyan, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/pao/#clinician-tigran-garabekyan-m-d)

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## [Tigran Garabekyan, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-md/)

Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip Preservation & PAO

3 matching reviews

[Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/tigran-garabekyan-m-d/)

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> hip dysplasia and labral tears (scope + PAO), and we are certain that we could not have picked a better surgeon.

D. Green

Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 30, 2025

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Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD

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> We read his research and papers published on the CU-PAO and were convinced that he was who we wanted to do her surgery.

G. C

Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 17, 2021

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Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD

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> If all doctors were like Dr. Garabekyan, the world would be a better place. My husband and I moved from Idaho for me to get treatment with Dr. G for my bilateral hip dysplasia and labral tears (scope + PAO), and we are certain that we could not have picked a better surgeon. He has completely redefined my outlook on healthcare; I never knew doctors could be this patient, involved, compassionate, and genuine. He is clearly an expert in his field and has been meticulous at every step of my care from pre- to post-surgery, always taking the time to explain, answer questions, and go the extra mile to ensure I feel listened to and supported. I have never once felt rushed or overlooked by Dr. G, and I know my family would wholeheartedly say the same. Surgery can be really scary to consider, but Dr. G will absolutely do his due diligence and more to make you feel supported and confident throughout the recovery journey. Despite being less than 3 weeks post-RPAO and 4 weeks post-arthroscopy, I am already so ecstatic about my progress and I can’t thank Dr. G enough for giving me a new lease on life towards a healthier and pain-free future.
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> I also want to give my kudos to Schevonne, who is Dr. G’s right hand and assistant. She is so kind, responsive, and is incredible at staying on top of everything. She made all the technical and clerical parts of getting ready for surgery a breeze for me, and it made things so much less stressful, especially when dealing with insurance and needing to temporarily put life on pause. Schevonne’s absolutely been the cherry on top for my experience with Dr. G and Commons Clinic, and I really appreciate how invested she’s been in my ongoing care.

D. Green

Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 30, 2025

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Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD

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> We learned that our daughter would likely need to have PAO surgery to correct the congenital hip dysplasia of her left hip in the summer of 2019. She found Dr. Garabekyan online and came to her dad and I (both physicians in Indiana) and asked if we could talk to him. At the time, I thought of the idea of going all the way to California to have the surgery was a long shot. I reached out to Zohra, who put us in contact with Dr. Garabekyan. He took the time to meet with my husband and I over the phone and answered all of our questions and concerns. He had a second meeting with our daughter to address all of her questions. We read his research and papers published on the CU-PAO and were convinced that he was who we wanted to do her surgery. With the way Dr. Garabekyan talks to his patients about the mechanics of the hip, we were assured that this is his passion and he is very skilled at what he does. Our daughter had a hip scope in late June of 2020 and her PAO a week later. Her recovery has been amazing and working with Dr. G was our best decision. We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Garabekyan, Zohra, and his staff.

G. C

Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 17, 2021

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Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD

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> Dr. Garabekyan has been my Orthopedic doctor for well over a year now. He preformed a left hip arthroscopy last April on me, a right hip arthroscopy this past May, and I’m currently in recovery from a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) on my left side (I will post an updated review once I’m fully recovered). I’ve been through quite a journey so far with my hips, and am still going through recovery, but I wanted to express my feelings about him at this point in my journey in hopes that someone else reads this and feels comfortable and confident in his work. I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Garabekyan. From the moment I met him I immediately knew I had found someone who was actually going to help me try to figure out what’s going on with my hips and help me get my life back. So far, he has done exactly that and 100x more. I’ve never met a doctor who cares so much about his patients. He’s kind, patient, confident, knowledgeable, concerned, and everything in between. I’ve had a really tough couple years dealing with my hips, but if it wasn’t for Dr. G, I would have never been on the path to getting my life back that I'm on now. If only there were more doctors like him, the world of medicine would be a far better (and less scary) place. Hats off to him for what he does everyday, there is no better. Thanks for all you do Dr. Garabekyan, appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!

A. Bedrossian

Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: June 27, 2018

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Attributed clinician: Tigran Garabekyan, MD

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Understand your options

## Bring your *next good question.*

Hip preservation

### [Hip dysplasia and PAO: what should a preservation consultation explain?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/hip-dysplasia-pao-consultation/)

A hip preservation discussion should connect socket coverage, cartilage health and your symptoms before comparing rehabilitation, PAO or other options.

[Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/hip-dysplasia-pao-consultation/)

Keep exploring

## More patient *perspectives.*

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Care options

### Hip preservation care

15 matching reviews · 2 clinicians

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[Hip preservation care](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip-preservation/)

Conditions

### Hip dysplasia

4 matching reviews · 2 clinicians

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[Hip dysplasia](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip-dysplasia/)

Procedures

### Hip arthroscopy

13 matching reviews · 2 clinicians

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[Hip arthroscopy](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/hip-arthroscopy/)


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