Farbod “Tony” Rastegar, MD Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Rastegar is a compassionate orthopedic spine surgeon who is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. With a solid educational background and extensive training, Dr. Rastegar has established himself as an expert in the field of spine surgery.
After earning his medical degree from the prestigious Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago, Dr. Rastegar completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. During his residency, he gained invaluable experience and honed his surgical skills under the guidance of renowned orthopedic surgeons.
Driven by his passion for helping patients with spine disorders, Dr. Rastegar pursued further specialization through a fellowship in spine surgery at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. This rigorous training program provided him with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the latest surgical techniques and technologies for treating complex spine conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rastegar has actively contributed to the field of orthopedic spine surgery through his research and publications. His work has been featured in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and he has shared his findings at national and international conferences, further advancing the understanding and treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Rastegar's clinical practice encompasses a wide range of spine conditions, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, revision surgery, disc replacement, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors. He is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs and circumstances. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Rastegar takes the time to listen to his patients, thoroughly evaluate their conditions, and discuss the most suitable treatment options available. He believes in educating his patients about their conditions and involving them in the decision-making process, empowering them to make informed choices about their care.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Rastegar enjoys an active lifestyle. He values physical fitness and can often be found working out or playing basketball in his free time. However, his greatest joy comes from spending quality time with his family, cherishing moments together and creating lasting memories.
Dr. Rastegar's commitment to his community extends beyond the walls of his practice. He actively volunteers his time and expertise to various charitable organizations, providing care to those in need and making a positive impact on the lives of others.
At Dr. Rastegar's practice, patients can expect to receive exceptional care from a dedicated and skilled orthopedic spine surgeon. With a focus on patient-centered treatment and a commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, Dr. Rastegar strives to help his patients regain their mobility, alleviate their pain, and improve their quality of life.
Education
- Cleveland Clinic, Fellowship Hospital — 2017
- Oregon Health & Science University, Residency Hospital — 2016
- Oregon Health & Science University | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Residency Hospital — 2016
- Oregon Health & Science University, Internship Hospital — 2012
- Oregon Health & Science University | Oregon Health & Science University, Internship Hospital — 2012
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Medical School
Publications
- Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Radiographic Measurements in Adult Spinal Deformity.
Rastegar F, Contag A, Daniels A, Hiratzka J, Lin C, Chang J, Than K, Raslan A, Kong C, Nguyen NL, Hostin R, Kane M, Hart RA. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Jan 1;43(1):E40-E44. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002261.
PMID: 29232355 - Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of the Hart-ISSG Proximal Junctional Failure Severity Scale.
Hart RA, Rastegar F, Contag A, Kane M, Daniels A, Klineberg E, Eastlack R, Smith JS, Hostin R, Hamilton DK, Gum JL, Burton DC, Sheer JK, Ames C, Schwab F, Lafage V, Bess S, Shaffrey C, Kebaish K; and the International Spine Study Group Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Apr 15;43(8):E461-E467. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002498.
PMID: 29189643 - Hospital charges associated with "never events": comparison of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, posterior lumbar interbody fusion, and lumbar laminectomy to total joint arthroplasty.
Daniels AH, Kawaguchi S, Contag AG, Rastegar F, Waagmeester G, Anderson PA, Arthur M, Hart RA.
J Neurosurg Spine. 2016 Aug;25(2):165-9. doi: 10.3171/2015.11.SPINE15776. Epub 2016 Mar 18.
PMID: 26989978 - Adverse Event Recording and Reporting in Clinical Trials Comparing Lumbar Disk Replacement with Lumbar Fusion: A Systematic Review.
Hiratzka J, Rastegar F, Contag AG, Norvell DC, Anderson PA, Hart RA Global Spine J. 2015 Dec;5(6):486-95. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1567835.
PMID: 26682099 Free PMC article. Review. - Characterization of Reversibly Immortalized Calvarial Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells.
Shenaq DS, Teven CM, Seitz IA, Rastegar F, Greives MR, He TC, Reid RR. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jun;26(4):1207-13. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001717.
PMID: 26080159 Free PMC article - Distinct effects of platelet-rich plasma and BMP13 on rotator cuff tendon injury healing in a rat model.
Lamplot JD, Angeline M, Angeles J, Beederman M, Wagner E, Rastegar F, Scott B, Skjong C, Mass D, Kang R, Ho S, Shi LL. Am J Sports Med. 2014 Dec;42(12):2877-87. doi: 10.1177/0363546514547171. Epub 2014 Sep 5.
PMID: 25193888 - Mesenchymal stem cells: Molecular characteristics and clinical applications.
Rastegar F, Shenaq D, Huang J, Zhang W, Zhang BQ, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Luo Q, Shi Q, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Kim SH, Zhou JZ, Bi Y, Su Y, Zhu G, Luo J, Luo X, Qin J, Reid RR, Luu HH, Haydon RC, Deng ZL, He TC.
World J Stem Cells. 2010 Aug 26;2(4):67-80. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v2.i4.67.
PMID: 21607123 Free PMC article. - Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells and Their Orthopedic Applications: Forging a Path towards Clinical Trials.
Shenaq DS, Rastegar F, Petkovic D, Zhang BQ, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Luo Q, Shi Q, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Kim SH, Yang K, Bi Y, Su Y, Zhu G, Luo J, Luo X, Qin J, Reid RR, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC.
Stem Cells Int. 2010 Dec 16;2010:519028. doi: 10.4061/2010/519028.
PMID: 21234334 Free PMC article. - Lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAATβ) promotes the tumor growth of human osteosarcoma.
Rastegar F, Gao JL, Shenaq D, Luo Q, Shi Q, Kim SH, Jiang W, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Shen J, Yang K, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Luo J, Luo X, Bi Y, Liu X, Li M, Hu N, Wang L, Luther G, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC.
PLoS One. 2010 Dec 1;5(12):e14182. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014182.
PMID: 21152068 Free PMC article. - The therapeutic potential of the Wnt signaling pathway in bone disorders.
Wagner ER, Zhu G, Zhang BQ, Luo Q, Shi Q, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Kim SH, Rastegar F, Yang K, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Bi Y, Su Y, Luo J, Luo X, Huang J, Deng ZL, Reid RR, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC. Curr Mol Pharmacol. 2011 Jan;4(1):14-25.br>PMID: 20825362 Review. - Retinoic acids potentiate BMP9-induced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal progenitor cells.
Zhang W, Deng ZL, Chen L, Zuo GW, Luo Q, Shi Q, Zhang BQ, Wagner ER, Rastegar F, Kim SH, Jiang W, Shen J, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Zhou JZ, Luo J, Huang J, Luo X, Bi Y, Su Y, Yang K, Liu H, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC, He BC.
PLoS One. 2010 Jul 30;5(7):e11917. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011917.
PMID: 20689834 Free PMC article. - Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2) potentiates BMP-9-induced osteogenic differentiation and bone formation.
Chen L, Jiang W, Huang J, He BC, Zuo GW, Zhang W, Luo Q, Shi Q, Zhang BQ, Wagner ER, Luo J, Tang M, Wietholt C, Luo X, Bi Y, Su Y, Liu B, Kim SH, He CJ, Hu Y, Shen J, Rastegar F, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Zhou JZ, Reid RR, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC, Deng ZL. J Bone Miner Res. 2010 Nov;25(11):2447-59. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.133.
PMID: 20499340 Free PMC article - Synergistic antitumor effect of the activated PPARgamma and retinoid receptors on human osteosarcoma.
He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Zhang W, Bi Y, Huang J, Wang Y, Jiang W, Luo Q, Shi Q, Zhang BQ, Liu B, Lei X, Luo J, Luo X, Wagner ER, Kim SH, He CJ, Hu Y, Shen J, Zhou Q, Rastegar F, Deng ZL, Luu HH, He TC, Haydon RC.
Clin Cancer Res. 2010 Apr 15;16(8):2235-45. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-09-2499. Epub 2010 Apr 6.
PMID: 20371684 - Therapeutic Implications of PPARgamma in Human Osteosarcoma.
Wagner ER, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Zhang W, Shi Q, Luo Q, Luo X, Liu B, Luo J, Rastegar F, He CJ, Hu Y, Boody B, Luu HH, He TC, Deng ZL, Haydon RC. PPAR Res. 2010;2010:956427. doi: 10.1155/2010/956427. Epub 2010 Feb 16.
PMID: 20182546 Free PMC article.
Hospital Affiliations
- Atrium Medical Center
- Miami Valley Hospital
- Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering)
- Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore)
- Kettering Health Troy (Troy Medical Center)
- Kettering Health Hamilton