4.5
43 Ratings with 24 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Mesfin is an experienced�fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon.� �He is also the Vice Chair of Research for the Medstar Orthopaedic Institute in the Washington DC region.���He was formerly a Professor of Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and Chief of Spine Surgery at the University of Rochester in New York.� � He completed his Orthopaedic Residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and his Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery training at the Washington Univeristy in St. Louis.
He has served in committee and leadership roles in several organizations including: Cervical Spine Research Society, Scoliosis Research Society, Lumbar Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, American Orthopaedic Association, J Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society.� �
He is a member of AO Spine Oncology Knowledge Forum and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor medical society.� �
He has been honored as a recepient of competitive and prestigious awards including he American Orthopaedic …Association-American British Canadian Traveling Fellowship, Cervical Spine Research Society Traveling Fellowship and Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship.�
His areas of special interest, expertise, and research include:
- Benign and malignant primary spine tumors and metastatic spine disease
- Adult scoliosis/Kyphosis
- Spinal stenosis/Disc herniations
- Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL)
- Spine trauma
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Cervical disc replacement and laminoplasty
An active and widely published researcher, he has published more than 200 book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, Spine, and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has also been an invited lecturer in more than 15 countries.� �He has been awarded grant support for his research focusing on spine surgery outcomes.
The focus of Dr. Mesfin's approach to caring for patients includes educating patients and their families about their diagnoses and options using the latest research so they can be partners in decisions about their care. Before recommending surgery, he exhausts all other treatment options. Dr. Mesfin is fluent in English, French, and Amharic.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps in the U.S. and Afghanistan (as a member of a Forward Surgical Team), reaching the rank of major.
When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, long distance running, and tennis.
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Office Locations
Dr. Addisu Mesfin has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Washington University School of Medicine
- 24 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Addisu Mesfin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Addisu Mesfin has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Addisu Mesfin has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. Addisu Mesfin holds an active medical license in the states of New York, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in 2012.
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2011.
Medical School
Graduated from Drexel University in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Mesfin's NPI number is 1154468833.
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