Bryan G. Anderson

Dr. Anderson has arrived! He will be seeing patients at The Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois, conducting the majority of his surgeries at Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center (SIOC) as well as Deaconess Illinois: Heartland Regional Medical Center and SIH – Herrin Hospital, and taking call at the major regional hospitals. Schedule your appointment today! Bryan G. Anderson, DO, MHSA, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine surgeon. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Public Health from the University of North Florida before he went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, Pennsylvania. Following medical school, Dr. Anderson humbly served on Active Duty as a Captain and Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force for over five years – spending much of his time caring for the members of the 56 Fighter Wing and, specifically, the F-35 pilots of the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force. During his time in the military, he received the distinguished honor of “USAF Operational Flight Surgeon of the Year” from the Society of the United States Air Force Flight Surgeons in 2016 and “Company Grade Office of the 2nd Quarter, 61st Fighter Squadron” in 2017. He also conducted a multitude of human performance research projects while in the USAF, giving six podium presentations at national conferences and contributing to an interservice fighter pilot neck pain publication during his service. Following his service to our military, Dr. Anderson completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in 2023 at LECOM in Erie, Pennsylvania. Out of a desire to gain a better understanding of leadership within the healthcare field, he concurrently earned a Master’s in Health Services Administration in 2020 from LECOM in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Anderson most recently began his Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the world-renowned Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Anderson has received several grants contributing to his research at the beginning of his career and between publications and presentations. He continues to seek what is best for his patients and share his knowledge with his colleagues in his field. His most recent research projections include “Concussion and cervical injury prevention in Division I and II collegiate athletes: a prospective analysis” and the “Effect of cervical exercise regimen on neck pain, strength, and range of motion in graduate students.” Dr. Anderson holds a medical license in the states of Illinois and Washington and looks forward to making Southern Illinois his family’s home for years to come. Outside of work, he takes pride in being a husband to his wonderful wife and father to four brave young boys. He also enjoys woodworking, hiking, camping, hunting, and general aviation.