Dr. Anissa Hashemi-Awwal
Founder & Visionary at NJ ANKLE PAIN
Where Advanced Technology Meets Fast, Pain-Free Healing
At NJ ANKLE PAIN, Dr. Anissa Hashemi-Awwal is redefining the future of foot and ankle care. A trailblazer in the field, Dr. Anissa blends compassionate, personalized care with the power of cutting-edge medical technology and AI-assisted science to deliver fast, effective, and long-lasting relief.
Her mission is simple: to heal foot and ankle pain smarter, faster, and pain-free—so patients can get back to life without limits.
Dr. Anissa utilizes some of the most advanced modalities available today, including:
- Class IV Laser Therapy: For rapid relief of arthritis, neuropathy, tendonitis, sports injuries, sprains, plantar fasciitis, and even delayed-healing or non-healing fractures.
- Shockwave Therapy: A non-invasive powerhouse for chronic foot and ankle conditions, including stubborn plantar fasciitis, tendon injuries, and nerve pain.
- AI-Powered Biomechanics Analysis: A full-detailed diagnostic approach that identifies imbalances in the lower extremities contributing to pain not only just to the foot and ankle but also in the knees, hips, back, and even shoulders—offering truly customized care for total-body alignment and healthier body.
- In-Office 3D Printed Custom Orthotics: Designed on-site within hours, these AI-optimized orthotics are made to fit a wide range of shoes and support whole-body symmetry and comfort.
- Minimally Invasive Procedures: For unresolved foot and ankle tendon and soft tissue injuries, Dr. Anissa offers in-office, minimal incision solutions that reduce downtime and speed recovery.
- Amniotic Cell Injections Under Ultrasound Guidance: Harnessing regenerative medicine to heal from the inside out, targeting inflammation and tissue damage at the source.
Every treatment plan is customized. Every solution is rooted in science. And every patient walks away with care that feels not only advanced—but personal.
- Dr. Anissa Hashemi-Awwal
- NJ ANKLE PAIN LLC
To my patient:
Coming from another country as a teenager and not knowing a word of English to accomplishing everything I have done so far is a true meaning of an American Dream. I worked very hard and was able to graduate with honors majoring in biology as an undergrad. Due to my interest in genomics and personalized medicine, I decided to go for my Masters in Bioinformatics while working in top Fortune 500 companies including Roche and Unilever as a scientist. Although, I enjoyed being a scientist, it did not give me the joy and satisfaction of being a physician and having a direct patient interaction. That is when I decided to join NY College of Podiatric Medicine. I was able to graduate number 2 out of 100 students in my class. I then entered a three-year surgical residency at Morristown Medical Center and served as one of the chief residents during my last year.
Once I graduated, I landed a job at OASIS Orthopedic. It was one of the best journeys of my professional life. My mentor, the beloved spine surgeon Dr. Massoud, taught me how important it was to be a doctor, but also to be a human. Never forgetting where you start and how it feels to be a patient. During my five years, I was blessed to help patients involved in motor vehicle accidents and injured feet and ankle and to listen to their needs, and come up with a personal health plan that satisfied them with both surgical and nonsurgical approaches. There I noticed patients appreciated my minimal incision approach and the use of regenerative medicine including amniotic and PRP injections to help them heal faster and get back to living life again.
As I’m writing this, this is a new chapter for me as I open my own practice. I hope NJ ANKLE PAIN LLC becomes your temporary home where I am able to care for you with all of my experiences and knowledge and give you the best personalized approach while reducing harm and getting you back to living this precious life. I believe that all nonsurgical approaches should be exhausted before considering surgical approaches. In my practice, I utilize the top and advanced technology including laser treatment options as well as regenerative medicine in the non-surgical plan and if you happen to also need a surgical approach, we will discuss minimal incision options to help you get back to living your best life as soon as possible.
Welcome to NJ ANKLE PAIN LLC; this is where you walk in with pain and walk out with comfort.
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
NYCPM
Graduated Class Salutatorian - 3 years of Surgical Foot and Ankle Residency
Atlantic Health – Morristown Medical Center/Overlook Medical Center
Served as Chief Resident - MS in Biomedical Informative
Rutgers/UMDNJ
Graduated With High Honors - BS in Biology
Montclair State University
Graduated With High honors
Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Certified in Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy
Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
Member of NJ Podiatric Medical Society (NJPMS)