Accepting 🇨🇦 patients from all provinces

Mohammad Zarrabian

MD, DC, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Spinal Orthopaedics

A leader in complex spinal reconstruction, serving as Chief of Spine Surgery at Hamilton Health Sciences, recognized for expertise in minimally invasive techniques and management of spinal deformities & oncology.

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Experience:

11 years

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Location:

Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MB

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English, French, Farsi

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Treats:

Adults

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Procedural expertise

About

Dr. Zarrabian's dual training (MD and DC) provides a rare, holistic understanding of spinal mechanics and non-operative management alongside surgical intervention.

His clinical practice focuses on orthopaedic spine procedures such as

  • cervical and lumbar spinal fusions
  • cervical and lumber decompression
  • lumbar discectomy
  • minimally invasive spine surgery

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Fellow, Clinical Spine Surgery, University of Toronto, 2016
  • Fellow, Clinical Spine Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2015
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Training & credentials

  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Manitoba, 2014
  • MD, Queen's University, 2008
  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), National University Health Sciences, 2003
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, National University Health Sciences, 2001
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Career

  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Private Practice, Clearpoint Health Network
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, McMaster University, 2023 - Present
  • Fellowship Director, Spinal Surgery, University of Manitoba, 2016 - 2023
  • Founder, Manitoba's first outpatient spine surgery program
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Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • Canadian Spine Society
  • AO Spine North America

Sees patients at:

Clearpoint Surgical Toronto

830 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, 
ON M9W 6Y8, Canada

Maples Surgical Centre

1291 Jefferson Ave. #7B, Winnipeg, 
MB R2P 1S7, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Zarrabian?

Consultations are typically booked within 1 week of diagnostics/ medical info being provided.

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Does Dr. Zarrabian do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Zarrabian is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Zarrabian can see Canadians from all provinces for private spine surge. Note, travel may still be required for Ontarians. 

What languages does Dr. Zarrabian speak?

English, French, Farsi

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Zarrabian?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Zarrabian's expertise because they may be experiencing chronic neck or lower back pain, sciatica from a herniated disc, or nerve compression in the spine, and are considering lumbar discectomy, cervical decompression, or minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Zarrabian completed clinical spine surgery fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Toronto, and brings dual training as both a physician and a chiropractor.

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