Evan E. Vellios, MD

Dr. Vellios has a passion for helping athletes of all ages and levels return to what they love. In his practice, he tailors all treatment decisions to each of his patients to provide them with the best care. He also performs orthopedic research, which allows him to better treat his patients as he is up to date with the latest treatments. He is on the editorial board for Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery and is an invited journal reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Vellios has also authored numerous textbook chapters and technique guides and presented his research at both national and international orthopedic conferences.

Dr. Vellios is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) including a subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and is also a fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

During his time at SCOI, Dr. Vellios has been routinely named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as well as a California Super Doctor Rising Star.

Dr. Vellios also has a special interest in shoulder arthroplasty and prides himself on being at the forefront of innovation. He currently uses the only shoulder arthroplasty system on the market with live computer navigation to assure the utmost accuracy and precision for his patients.

Dr. Vellios is active in sports medicine on the community level, acting as the team orthopedic surgeon for The Master’s University as well as Canyon, Golden Valley, and Bishop Alemany High Schools in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys.

What Dr. Vellios enjoys most about being an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine is working with patients who are motivated and eager to get better. In addition, he values the opportunity to be a part of a larger care team, including other doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and nurses.

When he isn’t providing consultation and care to his patients, Dr. Vellios enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter. He also stays active and likes to hike, weight train, and play basketball.

Dr. Vellios is available to see patients in Van Nuys, Valencia, Burbank, and Porter Ranch.