Education
- Bachelor's degree
- BA in Psychology (minor in Child Development), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Physician Assistant Practice
- Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP), 2017, USC Keck School of Medicine
Philosophy of care
Nora is a physician assistant who enjoys building lasting relationships with every patient, and who first found her passion for orthopedic surgery during her first clinical clerkship.
Expertise
A Southern California native, Nora earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from UCLA, then her Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) from USC Keck School of Medicine in 2017. She works autonomously managing complex patient conditions, assists LAOSS surgeons in procedures, treats pediatric orthopedic patients, and manages the practice's Workers' Compensation patients.
Key takeaways
- Nora Nazarian, PA-C: Board-certified physician associate; BA Psychology (minor Child Development) from UCLA; MPAP from USC Keck School of Medicine (2017).
- Found her passion for orthopedics during her first clinical clerkship at Glendale Adventist Medical Center.
- Experience treating pediatric orthopedic patients and managing the practice's Workers' Compensation patients.
- Sees patients at the Valencia and Tarzana LAOSS offices.
- Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background
UCLA- and USC-trained physician associate.
Nora Nazarian, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
A Southern California native, Nora earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, with a minor in child development, at the University of California, Los Angeles. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) in 2017 from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
She found her passion for orthopedic surgery during her first clinical clerkship at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center. As a physician associate, Nora is a medical provider able to work autonomously managing complex patient conditions and assist the Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists surgeons in various procedures. She enjoys building lasting relationships with all patients and has experience treating pediatric patients in the private orthopedic office. She also manages the practice's Workers' Compensation patients.
Certifications
- Board-certified physician associate
Areas of expertise
What we treat in clinic.
- Orthopedic evaluations and management
- Surgical first-assist
- Pediatric orthopedic care
- Workers' Compensation case management
- Injection administration
- Casting and splinting
Where this specialist sees patients.
- Valencia23502 Lyons Avenue, Suite 202A · Newhall, CA(818) 928-0002
- Tarzana18840 Ventura Blvd, Suite 208 · Tarzana, CA(818) 708-3333
Returning LAOSS patients: start here.
Whether you're calling for a refill or a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with our team, the path is short.
Call our office: a real person answers.
Call (323) 264-7600 during business hours for prescription refills, follow-up appointments, or questions about your care. We don't have a patient portal; every concern reaches a real team member.
- Refills, work/school notes, and result questions: handled by phone
- Same-day callbacks for anything time-sensitive
- Bilingual English / Spanish on every line, every office
- Call (323) 264-7600, open Monday through Friday
After Your Surgery: read this first.
Our post-op guide covers what's normal in recovery, when to call us, and when to go straight to the ER. Honest information, no marketing fluff.
- What pain, swelling, and bruising should look like day-by-day
- Red flags that mean call the office, and red flags that mean ER
- Wound care, weight-bearing, and PT timing for every common procedure
- Open the guide at /after-your-surgery/
After-hours emergencies: call our main line at (323) 264-7600 and follow the prompts. For life-threatening symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, suspected infection with high fever), call 911 or go to the nearest ER, and have them call us.
From our Google reviews
Read all 9,626 reviews on GoogleWhat patients say about Nora Nazarian
“Friendly staff, clean facility and little wait times. PA Nora was great! I will definitely come back and bring my family for our Ortho needs.”
Isabel F.Google reviewValenciaNov 2025
“…Nora listens to your concerns and really gives you honest great advice. We have also gone to the Tarzana location and they are great there as well.…”
Michaela Z.Google reviewValenciaJul 2025
“Friendly respectful staff members very helpful, kind physician Dr. Nora Nazarian is amazing very good with children.”
Ang A.Google reviewTarzanaOct 2023
“Outstanding medical evaluation and treatment. They have very helpful staff and knowledgeable physicians. Doctor Nora Nazarian is amazing.”
Eric L.Google reviewValenciaSep 2023
“I take my son here and the whole staff is super professional and welcoming. Dr. Nora Nazarian is the best! She gives a thorough explanation of everything and takes time to hear you out.”
Google reviewerGoogle reviewTarzanaSep 2023
“Our experience with PA Nora was amazing. She took her time time to explain and examine my kids. She answered all our questions and went above to make sure we had a pleasant visit. Her expertise and bed side manners are hard to find these days. I highly recommend her.”
Adriana M.Google reviewValenciaAug 2023
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Nora Nazarian: FAQ.
- Yes, Nora Nazarian is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
Book with Nora.
Schedule a visit with Nora Nazarian, PA-C at any LAOSS office. Most patients are seen within days.
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