Henry Aryan MD Male • United States of America

Henry Aryan, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and serves as a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His expertise lies in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders and neurospinal oncology within the UCSF Medical Center, where he contributes to both the Neurosurgery and Orthopedics departments. He is a recognized leader in robotic-guided spine surgery and various minimally invasive surgical methods. With practicing privileges at Saint Agnes Medical Center and Fresno Surgical Hospital, he brings his skill to each procedure he performs.


Dr. Henry Aryan also works as a Neurosurgical Spine Specialist at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, where he performs routine and advanced spinal surgeries, including artificial disc replacements, revision spine surgeries, and robotic-guided surgeries for conditions like spinal trauma, spinal deformity, and scoliosis. His experience in neuroscience is well established through his development of device patents, publications in textbooks, and contributions to medical abstracts. He has also presented extensively on spinal and brain disorders, strengthening his reputation as an innovator in the field.


Raised in California, he is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). His dedication to spinal care includes fellowship training in spinal oncology and complex spinal reconstruction, while his professional affiliations reflect a deep commitment to advancing patient care.


He began his academic career at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned multiple academic honors, including membership in the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cybernetics, achieving the highest honors in a program that connects digital communications, computer modeling, and robotic systems to medical applications. He earned his MD from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. He completed his general surgical internship and seven-year residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Today, he maintains close ties to the University of California as a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at UCSF, focusing on spinal disorders and providing consultation on select brain and cranial cases.


His clinical and academic achievements have earned him numerous awards, such as the Medical House Staff of the Year, the Kaiser Permanente Award, the AANS/CNS Spine Section David Cahill Award & Fellowship, and the Excellence in Patient Care Award at Saint Agnes Medical Center. Castle Connolly has also recognized his contributions, naming him a Top Doctor in Neurological Surgery.


In addition to teaching future surgeons at UCSF, he has published research alongside UCSF faculty, students, and colleagues in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals. His leadership extends beyond his primary role, having served on the Board of Trustees at Fresno Surgical Hospital and currently on the Board of Managers at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics. His involvement includes past positions as Chief of Neurosurgery at Saint Agnes Medical Center and President of the Medical Staff at Fresno Surgical Hospital. He maintains active memberships in various professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and others that promote innovation in the field of neurosurgery.


Henry Aryan is also dedicated to humanitarian work. As a member of Los Medicos Voladores (The Flying Doctors), he has provided free medical care to rural communities in Mexico and Central America, and he is a member of the International Neurosurgical Children's Association, aiding children in need across South America. His volunteer efforts have taken him to countries like Peru, Ukraine, and El Salvador. He continues to make significant contributions through publications, patents, and books on brain and spine disorders, marking him as a respected leader in neurosurgery.