Reza Alavi, MD

About Dr. Alavi

After Dr. Alavi completed his medical degree in Iran, he practiced as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon for ten years. Dr. Alavi moved to New Jersey to continue a residency in internal medicine before getting his sports medicine fellowship in St. Petersburg, Florida. His primary interests include non-operative management of orthopedic problems and ultrasound guided procedures.

Dr. Reza Alavi is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned a Sports Medicine Certificate of Added Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine.

Dr. Alavi has presented at many orthopedic conferences regarding sports medicine research and findings to other physicians. He has also given lectures to patients and primary care physicians about sports medicine-related pain and their proper examinations and techniques.

Dr. Alavi has also been the team physician for multiple schools in Tampa and St. Petersburg including Keswick High School, Northside Christian High School, Eckerd College, and the University of South Florida.

Dr. Alavi prides himself on being able to put the needs of his patients first. He believes that there is nothing more pleasurable than helping people reach their health and happiness. Dr. Alavi treats each patient with the same care and compassion that he would his family and friends.

In his spare time, Dr. Alavi enjoys playing sports like basketball, soccer and riding bikes. He also rides motorcycles, skis and travels with his family.

Certifications and memberships

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM)