Care Centers

Orthopedic Oncology Unit

The Orthopedic Oncology team at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center incorporates orthopedic and cancer specialists working together in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors. Our team includes orthopedic surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, surgical pathologists, and orthopedic radiologists.

This multidisciplinary team approach ensures accurate diagnosis and staging of various types of bone and soft tissue tumors, both benign and malignant, as well as a variety of treatment options.

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We encourage physician referrals and patient self-referrals to our division for initial diagnosis, biopsy, and staging of all bone and soft tissue tumors.

Meet our specialist

Anna Kulidjian, MD

Dr. Kulidjian is an orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal oncology. As a member of the oncology team, she surgically removes bone tumors as well as tumors found in soft tissues such as muscle, fascia, fat and skin. She is also skilled at restoring the injured limb through complex reconstructions and limb salvage techniques. Dr. Kulidjian’s research interests include trying to understand the mechanisms of sarcoma metastasis and the role of stem cells in the initiation and maintenance of the disease. In the laboratory, she works to find novel therapies to treat sarcoma.