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Mar/Apr 2025·Business

Men of Distinction 2025: Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi

Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Born in Iran, he faced immense challenges from a young age, leaving his home country at just 15 years old. His path to a …

By Calabasas Style Staff·
Men of Distinction 2025: Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi

Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Born in Iran, he faced immense challenges from a young age, leaving his home country at just 15 years old. His path to a better future required him to walk for three days to reach Turkey, where he reunited with his family before moving to Germany to complete high school. At 18, he arrived in the United States alone, working tirelessly to put himself through college and medical school to become a podiatric surgeon. His early struggles instilled in him a deep appreciation for hard work, perseverance, and the value of giving back.

Dr. Khosroabadi is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist who graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a three-year surgical residency in New York, followed by a transformative one-year fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics / International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, where he trained under world-renowned orthopedic surgeons Dror Paley, MD, and John Herzenberg, MD. A firm believer in lifelong learning and adaptability, Dr. Khosroabadi has built his career on turning challenges into opportunities for growth. An unexpected residency placement ultimately led him to a career-defining fellowship, reinforcing his philosophy of embracing change. He instills this mindset in his team and the next generation of medical professionals, encouraging them to remain open to new possibilities. Beyond his practice, Dr. Khosroabadi is deeply committed to community service. Locally, he prioritizes appointments for first responders and organizes an annual shoe drive for the homeless. Internationally, he has been leading medical missions to Nepal for over a decade, performing life-changing surgeries for children in need and fundraising for essential medical equipment. His dedication to humanitarian work reflects his unwavering belief in paying forward the kindness he once received.

Dr. Khosroabadi balances his career with personal fulfillment, maintaining a disciplined routine that includes daily exercise, quality time with his wife and children, and active participation in a men’s support group. He believes a strong foundation at home is key to giving his best in all aspects of life. “At the end of the day, I want my kids and wife to look back and say that I was the best dad. I didn’t just give them everything I didn’t have, but I also taught them everything I didn’t learn as a child. I want them to be productive members of society who make a positive impact wherever they go. And I want my wife to remember the strong, supportive partner I was.”

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Calabasas Style Staff contributed to this story.

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