- ABOUT ME
- AREAS OF FOCUS
- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
- LOCATIONS & HOSPITALS
- NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Auran chose a career in orthopedic surgery because of the meaningful, lasting impact he can have on his patients’ lives. He partners closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that relieve pain, restore function, and help them continue doing the activities they love. Seeing his patients regain mobility and confidence is what motivates him most, and he takes great pride in sharing in their success throughout recovery and beyond.
Dr. Auran is fellowship-trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction, with advanced expertise in both primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He has experience working with a wide range of surgical technologies, including multiple implant systems and robotic platforms, allowing him to tailor each procedure to the individual needs of his patients. For hip replacement, Dr. Auran offers minimally invasive techniques, including the Direct Superior approach as well as the Direct Anterior approach, helping patients recover more quickly and return to daily life with minimal disruption.
What Dr. Auran finds most rewarding is hearing from patients who are once again able to enjoy activities that pain once prevented—whether it’s walking a full round of golf, hiking, biking, dancing, or keeping up with grandchildren. Helping patients reclaim these moments is at the heart of his practice, and he remains deeply committed to providing care that supports long-term mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Auran was excited to relocate to the Portland area, drawn by its natural beauty and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing with their dog, hiking, and skiing.
Other Activities
Candidate Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Areas of Focus
Total Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Partial & Total Knee Replacement
Revision Knee Replacement
Robotic Assisted & Outpatient Total Joint Replacement
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Joint Reconstruction Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2023
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2022
Doctor of Medicine, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 2017
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA, 2013
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Orthopedic Surgery
HONORS
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Academic Performance Award (2019-2022)
University of Southern California Non-Faculty Instructor Teaching Award (2017)
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Doctor of Medicine, Graduation with Highest Distinction (2017)
University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, summa cum laude (2013)
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
- Plaza Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Oregon Outpatient Surgery Center
Publications
Auran RL, Tran TL, Dehghan N, McKee MD, Lederman ES. Reliability of current classification systems for periprosthetic fractures of the humerus. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023;37(2):83-88.
Auran RL, Martin JR, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of metastatic disease in long bones. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2022;36(9):481-488.
Auran RL, Ashby SL, Hitt KD, Jacofsky DJ. Preoperative activity level an indicator of postoperative functional outcomes with a contemporary revision total knee system. Journal of Knee Surgery. Epub 2022 Jul 11.
Jacofsky MC, Auran RL, Williams A, Mauro S, Sietsema D. Exposure related anxiety and improving patient satisfaction with medical undergarments during surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2022;104(15):1380-1385.
Martin JR, Auran RL, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of pathologic fractures around the knee: Part 2 – proximal tibia. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022;35(6):619-624.
Martin JR, Auran RL, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of pathologic fractures around the knee: Part 1 – distal femur. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022;35(6):607-618.
Auran RL, Martin JR, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Evaluation and management of intra-articular tumors of the knee. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022;35(6):597-606.
Martin JR, Auran RL, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of primary aggressive tumors of the knee. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022;35(6):585-596.
Auran RL, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of pathologic fractures around the hip: Part 2 – acetabulum. Journal of Hip Surgery. 2019;3:104-112.
Auran RL, Duran MD, de Comas AM, Jacofsky DJ. Management of pathologic fractures around the hip: Part 1 – femur. Journal of Hip Surgery. 2019;3:93-103.
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