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Dr. Anissipour
Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
Board-certified spine surgeon Ali Anissipour, DO, specializes in comprehensive treatment of spine. At his practice, Western Washington Medical Group of Everett, Washington patients travel from all over the west coast to benefit from his extensive experience treating complex spine problems with minimally invasive techniques, and traditional surgery. Dr. Anissipour has quickly become nationally recognized for his mastery of the newest surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and surgical precision.
Well-respected in his field, Dr. Anissipour has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He has also appeared on television and radio interviews and has instructed undergraduates, medical students, and many surgeons nationally and in Asia in spine surgery and robotic surgery.
A Seattle native, Dr. Anissipour earned a degree in economics while studying pre-med from the University of Washington. He went on to receive his medical training in Pomona, California. After completing his orthopedic residency at Midwestern University in Chicago, Dr. Anissipour continued his training with world-renowned surgeons at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington where he finished a complex spine fellowship in 2014.
Dr. Anissipour maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Anissipour is also known for his prolific career in Karate. He was junior world cup champion at the age of 15. At 18 years of age he won the title of US national heavyweight karate champion and maintained that title for 5 consecutive years. He fought for the USA national karate team in international competitions and trained at the US Olympic training center. He won the Pan American championship in kumite (sparring) in 2002 and 2004. He retired from his karate career to start medical school in 2005.
Treatment Philosophy
I believe in working closely with each patient, to understand their particular symptoms and goals, and to tailor a treatment specific to them. My goal is to provide my patients with the most advanced technology and treatment available for their condition, holding surgery as a last resort. Most importantly, my treatment philosophy is to treat my patients the way I would want myself or my family members to be treated.
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Midwestern University
- Fellowship, University of Washington – Harborview Medical Center
- Board-Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- North American Spine Society
- Washington Osteopathic Medical Association
Karate, Skiing, Hiking, Trekking, Sailing, and Golf
- Spinal Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Peer Reviewed Journal Article Publications
Anissipour A, Hammerberg K, Caudil A, Kostiuk T, Tarima S, Zhao H, Krzak J, Smith P, “Behavior of Scoliosis During Growth in Osteogenesis Imperfeta” J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2014 Feb; 5;96(3): 237-43.
Udoekwer U, Krzak J, Graf A, Hassani S, Tarima S, Riordan M, Sturm P, Hammerberg K, Gupta P, Anissipour A, Harris GF, “Effect of Posterior Spinal Fusion to Different Levels on Trunk Mobility in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Spine Deformity Journal, 2014 Jul; 2(4): 291-300.
Huang P, Anissipour A, Mcgee R, Lemak L. “Return-to-Play Recommendations After Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Injuries: A Comprehensive Review” Sports Health. 2016 Jan-Feb;8(1):19-25.
Anissipour A, Comstock D, Mcgee R, Lemak L, “Epidemiology of United States High School Sports Related-Return to Play After Spinal Injuries” (Submitted the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine)
Anissipour A, Agel J, Baron M, Magnusson E, Bellabarba C, Bransford R, “Traumatic cervical unilateral and bilateral facet dislocations treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion has a low failure rate.” Global Spine Journal. 2017 Apr; (7) 1-6
Anissipour A, Bellabarba C, Agel J, Bransford R, “Cervical facet dislocations in the pediatric population: a report of 21 cases at a Level 1 trauma center from 2004-2014.” Eur Spine J. 2017 Apr 28;26(4):1266-1271.
Textbook Chapters
Hammerberg KW, Anissipour A, Sugrue P; “Spinal Deformities in Osteogenesis Imperfecta” Transitional Care in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Advances in Biology, Technology, and Clinical Practice Shriners Press, 2015. Print
Bellabarba C, Anissipour A, Bransford R. “Management of Sacral Fractures” ISCOS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of SCI. 1st ed. Ed. Harvinder Chhabra. New Delhi. Wolters Kluwer. 2015. 252-273.
Anissipour A, Bellabarba C, Bransford R, “Classification and Management of Sacral Fractures” Chapter 134. Benzel’s Spine Surgery 4th Edition. Elsevier. 2016
Bransford R, Anissipour A, Bellabarba C, “Transpedicular and Costotransversectomy Approaches for Trauma–Indications and Techniques” AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 6, Spinal Trauma 2. Thieme Medical Publishers, 2015
Anissipour A, Hammerberg K, Caudil A, Kostiuk T, Tarima S, Zhao H Krzak J, Smith P, “Behavior of Scoliosis During Growth in Osteogenesis Imperfecta”. Podium Presentation, 2013 AAOS annual meeting,
Smith P, Anissipour A, Krzak J, Caudill A, Hassani S, Hammerberg K, “The Relationship Between Curve Progression and Functional Status in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta” Podium Presentation, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Annual Conference, Hollywood, CA, 2014
Smith P, Anissipour A, Krzak J, Caudill A, Hassani S, Hammerberg K, “Scoliosis, Risk Factors and Prevention in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta” Paper Presentation, 14th OI Foundation Scientific Meeting, New Treatments in Osteogenesis Imperfecta April 9-11, 2014
Anissipour A, Bellabarba C, Bransford R, “Traumatic cervical unilateral and bilateral facet dislocations treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion has a low failure rate.” Podium Presentation. AO Spine Fellows Forum. Banff, AB. April 26, 2015. Podium Presentation. University of Washington, Neurosurgical Grand Rounds. Seattle, WA July 15, 2015. Podium Presentation. North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, October 27, 2015
Anissipour A, Bellabarba C, Agel J, Bransford R, “Cervical facet dislocations in the pediatric population: a report of 21 cases at a Level 1 trauma center from 2004-2014.” Podium Presentation. Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, Dec. 5, 2015
Anissipour A. “Oblique approach to interbody fusion, rationale and technique”. Podium Presentation. American Osteopathic Academy Orthopedic Surgery, Spring Annual meeting. May 2018. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Anissipour A. “Advanced approaches to the Spine with Robotics”. Podium Presentation. Washington State Neurosurgery Association Annual Meeting. September 2021. Cle Elum, WA.
- 2011 Midwestern University Orthopedic Resident of the Year award
- 2000-2001 Gov. Gary Locke Student Athlete Education Scholarship
- 2002,2004 Pan-American Karate Champion, Kumite +80 Kg
- 2000-2004 USA National +80 Kg Karate Champion and Team Member