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Howard An, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

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  • Office

    1611 W Harrison St
    # 400
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-243-4244
    Fax+1 312-942-1517

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1987
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1989 - 2007
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Multi- Versus Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Comparing Sagittal Alignment, Early Adjacent Segment Degeneration, and Clinical Outcomes  
    Howard S An, Edward J Goldberg, Bryce A Basques, Kamran Movassaghi, Arya Varthi, European spine journal

Press Mentions

  • Etiology-Based Classification of Adjacent Segment Disease Following Lumbar Spine Fusion
    Etiology-Based Classification of Adjacent Segment Disease Following Lumbar Spine FusionJuly 1st, 2020
  • SpinalCyte Announces Publication Supporting the Therapeutic Effects of Fibroblast Cell Therapy in Disc Degeneration and Inflammation in the Spine Journal
    SpinalCyte Announces Publication Supporting the Therapeutic Effects of Fibroblast Cell Therapy in Disc Degeneration and Inflammation in the Spine JournalOctober 11th, 2018
  • 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to Know
    10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to KnowSeptember 28th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Relationship Between DISC And Facet Degeneration And In Vivo Lumbar KinematicsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2010
  • Biological Treatment Strategies For Growth Factors And Cytokines InhibitorsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2010
  • Regeneration Of The Intervertebral DISC MatrixNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2002

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