Orthopedics

1700 Old Gatesburg Road State College PA 16803
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Orthopedic surgery has the power to drastically improve the life of a patient. It can start the recovery process following an injury, relieve painful conditions and even return lost function. In short, it can be a new beginning.

There are many reasons that our orthopedics program receives such high marks: state-of-the-art facilities; experienced, board-certified surgeons; a commitment to quality and safety; and, most importantly, our focus on you, our patient.


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Meet our team

 

Experience is a major gauge of surgical excellence. The orthopedic surgeons practicing at Mount Nittany Medical Center are not only highly skilled, but also highly experienced.

Aidin Kashigar, MD, FRCSC

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“I am very excited to be joining the excellent group of providers at Mount Nittany Physician Group,” says Dr. Kashigar. “Through the team approach employed at the Physician Group, I am confident in our ability to provide the best spine care to the patients in our community.”

Dr. Kashigar earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Waterloo where he graduated with distinction and honors. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto, receiving the Golden Stethoscope Award for his clinical and interpersonal skills with his patients. Dr. Kashigar completed his surgical residency in orthopedic surgery at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, serving as Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery during his last year of residency. He subspecialized in spine surgery by completing the prestigious combined neurosurgery and orthopedic fellowship in adult and pediatric spine surgery at Norton Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Kashigar has expertise in care for the entire spine, ranging from minimally invasive procedures to complex spine surgeries, including deformity correction and revision procedures. He has presented at numerous national and international conferences, discussing evidence-based medicine and the latest in orthopedics and spine care.

Dr. Kashigar is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and board eligible in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kashigar enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, skiing and playing tennis.

Board Certification

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Medical Education

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Internship/Residency

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

Fellowship

Norton Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, Kentucky


Aidin Kashigar, MD, FRCSC

 

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