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Meet Dr. H.R. Abbasi, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS
Dr. Abbasi is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Midwest Brain & Spine Institute in Alexandria, MN.
He specializes in treating complex lumbar and thoracic spine conditions, providing patients cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Abbasi at a Glance
- Holding both an MD and PhD, he applies deep neurosurgical knowledge as he trains and educates fellow surgeons in the latest minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
- Dr. Abbasi was among the first of 30 surgeons in the United States to perform the groundbreaking Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedure.
- He continues to be a leader in minimally invasive spinal fusions, performing the highest number of reported procedures to date. He published 5 clinical studies on the positive outcomes for patients.
Join Dr. Abbasi for advanced solutions in spine care.
Doctor Quote
We are here to help you get your life back and LIVE without your back pain. Let us help you find relief from your symptoms regardless of the severity. Our goal is to allow you to return to your normal life as soon as possible.
How Dr. H.R. Abbasi, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
- Spine Surgeon
Languages Spoken
- English
- German
- Persian
Years in Practice
- 15 Years
Education
- University of Heidelberg Medical School: 1989-1996
- Residency, Neurosurgery Clinic - Mannheim of the University Heidelberg: 1996-1998
- Research Associate: Stanford Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery: 1999-2001
- Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch: 2002-2008
Conditions
- Acute Pain
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Disorders
- Neck Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
- Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
- Scoliosis and Deformity
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic Spine Disorders
- Trauma
- Upper Back Pain
Treatment
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Bracing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Discography
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Joint Injections/Blocks
- Injections/Blocks
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
- Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF)
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections/Blocks
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Surgery
What Patients are Saying About Dr. H.R. Abbasi, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS
Accolades for Dr. H.R. Abbasi, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS
Professional Affiliations
- North American Spine Society
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- The Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- World Federation of Neurological Societies
- The European Association of Neurological Societies
- International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
- Walter Dandy Neurological Society
Board Certifications
- Board Certified American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2001
Office Information for Dr. H.R. Abbasi, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS
Primary Location

6600 MN 29 S
Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours
Tuesday 8:00 - 4:30
Wednesday 8:00 - 4:30
Thursday 8:00 - 4:30
Friday 8:00 - 4:30
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- American Family Insurance
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Health Partners
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State Farm
- UnitedHealth Group
- All Major Minnesota Health Insurances
Additional Locations
- 7373 France Ave S. Suite 100 Edina, MN 55435 Driving Directions
- Riverview Health 323 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN 56716 Driving Directions
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