Arash Sayari

Arash Sayari is an Instructor at Rush University's Rush Medical College, specializing in spinal surgery and orthopedics. His work focuses on surgical outcomes, minimally invasive techniques, and patient-reported outcomes in procedures like cervical disk replacement and lumbar fusion. He has collaborated with prominent researchers such as Kern Singh and Dino Samartzis on studies addressing spinal fusion efficacy, antibiotic stewardship in spine surgery, and the impact of mental health on surgical results. His research also explores topics like surgical learning curves, clinical outcome measurements, and predictive factors for postoperative recovery.

Key research interests include spinal fusion techniques, the application of artificial intelligence in spine care, and the analysis of surgical outcomes through tools like the Veterans RAND-12 scoring system. Sayari has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2019, with recent work emphasizing patient-reported outcomes, postoperative mental health considerations, and the optimization of spinal surgical practices. His studies frequently address challenges in lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, including adjacent segment disease and the role of symptom duration on recovery.

Despite no listed awards or grants, his extensive publication record highlights his active role in advancing clinical practices and evidence-based approaches in spine surgery. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, and affiliated with Rush Medical College's orthopedic and neurosurgical departments.