Abdul K. Zalikha, M.D.
Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Bio
Dr. Zalikha's passion centers on the surgical and nonsurgical care of musculoskeletal conditions and transformational advancements in medicine. After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida, supported by multiple scholarships, he engaged in multiple research fellowships in Japan and Germany. Achieving a 100th percentile score on his Medical College Admission Test, as per his official score report, he earned his MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine on a full tuition scholarship. Dr. Zalikha completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, where he honed his skills on some of the most challenging trauma, penetrating injury, and complex fracture cases. Currently, he is an adult reconstruction fellow in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford Medicine. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, Dr. Zalikha is committed to advancing medical knowledge and exploring innovative approaches to patient care, including the potential for new technologies to fundamentally transform the practice of medicine.
Clinical Focus
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Education
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Residency: Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University Orthopedic Surgery Residency (2024) MI
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Medical Education: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2019) FL