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Vaz Galstjan, P.A.-C

Physician Assistant

Vaz Galstjan, P.A.-C Photo

Education: 

  • Charles Drew University of Medicine

Memberships:

  • California Academy of Physician Assistants
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

Certification:

  • Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), California

Mr. Galstjan has over 20 years of experience working as an orthopaedic Physician Assistant. Mr. Galstjan has worked at OSS for more than 10 years and has cared for hundreds of patients in the office. He has also assisted the OSS orthopaedic surgeons with hundreds of routine and trauma surgeries. He has this advice for his patients: He routinely advises patients who have elected to have surgery with this: “Make sure you plan for your surgery. Arrange your home, schedule your follow up appointments and make sure you have your medications ready. After your surgery, remember it takes time to heal." His favorite hobby is basketball and sports in general.

This provider sees patients in Burbank (Main Office, Pacfic Ave & Hollywood Way).

  • “I'm a painter/muralist and had severe carpel tunnel in my dominate hand growing worse over the years. It's been 3 months since my surgery and I am constantly in disbelief how well my hand has recovered, I can do things like sleep and paint again! Glendale Surgery Center and Raymond Raven are professionals and have a wonderful team to help through the ... ”

    - Mike C.

  • “Kudos to Dr. Abby Merrin and PT Alexandria Tayo. They helped me overcome my hip issue and I am now able to walk and run pain free. They were personable, kind and compassionate. Dr. Merrin took the time to explain the benefits of each exercise and how It would help diminish my symptoms. I would recommend OSS to anyone that needs physical therapy. ”

    - Jo-Ann L.

  • “I was suffering from an excruciating lower back pain that prevented me from doing any movement, except for standing and walking. After getting an MRI I was told by my Orthopedic Surgeon I had a 7mm herniated disc on my L5, Physical Therapy would not help, and my only options were to either get an epidural injection for a temporary pain relive or another ... ”

    - Anashe M.

  • “Dr. Shahan Yacoubian replaced my left hip in October. I went in with full confidence because not only was I referred by my trusted physician, but leading up to the surgery I met so many others who had recently had hip or knee surgery and highly recommended him. Since my VERY SUCCESSFUL hip replacement, I've met even more of his happy patients. It just ... ”

    - Tina P.

  • “Dr. Korchek is amazing. I can’t say enough about him. He was informative and honest and put me at ease explaining everything, ”

    - M.C

  • “Two years since I had both knees replaced and all is good! I believe I left a very positive review not long after, so this is basically a repeat of that. Dr Shahan Yacoubian does the knee replacements, and he knows what he is doing. His staff is great too and their physical therapy center next door is top notch! They were great! Didn't push too hard to ... ”

    - Marc S.