Annelise H. Sullivan DDS MS Inc.
(440) 526-7506
8803 Brecksville Rd., Suite 10
Brecksville, OH 44141

Annelise H. Sullivan, DDS, MS

Dr. Sullivan

Meet Dr. Sullivan

As a medical professional, I feel it is both my duty and my privilege to help others. I especially enjoy helping young people who are just beginning to deal with some of life's challenges. I decided to dedicate my professional life to orthodontics because brilliant and healthy smiles can overcome shyness and self-consciousness, improving self-esteem. Healthy self-confidence is crucial for success in any endeavor; scholastic, occupational, and social. As a young teen, I experienced a huge benefit from my own orthodontic treatment, thus I am particularly sensitive to the great effect orthodontic treatment can produce and truly feel orthodontics is my calling.

I believe that it is important to be a good person in all I do. To me, this means treating others as I would like to be treated and always keeping an open mind. I am a dedicated orthodontist who will provide nothing but the best treatments. I have the opportunity to meet new people every day. Interacting with a variety of people makes my world rich and rewarding. I find myself learning from every person who enters my life. Each person is an individual, and there is no formula that fits everyone. Likewise, each orthodontic patient is a unique case who deserves unique and individualized diagnosis and treatment.

This is why one-on-one interviews are vital to providing good orthodontics. I treat our patients as people first. The mouth is vital to a person's overall being. It influences self-perception and one's general health. Good oral health has recently been found to have great effect on such important organs as the heart. I individualize each treatment based on sound understanding of each person and what he or she wants to achieve.

Formal Education

  • Lakewood High School - Valedictorian
  • Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, High Honors
  • Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA - Bachelor of Arts in Archeology, High Honors
  • University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI - Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI - Master of Science Degree, Residency in Orthodontics

Awards and Honors

  • American Institute of Chemists Award
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award
  • Presidential Scholarship
  • Edward Chester Scholar Research Internship at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Rackham Merit Fellowship in Orthodontics Residency

Research

I conducted a considerable body of research while in dental school. I was honored with two separate National Institute of Health Training Grants that were presented at the American Association of Dental Research national meetings. I was awarded the Rackham Merit Fellowship for my orthodontics residency and completed the very intense Charles H. Tweed International Orthodontic Study course.

Continuing Education and Professional Affiliations

I am dedicated to continuing education. It is very important to me to be on the cutting-edge of technology and other advancements in orthodontics. I use the best techniques and equipment to deliver the fastest and most comfortable treatment for patients. I attend numerous continuing education classes and seminars each year. They are excellent forums for interaction with colleagues to discuss the best orthodontics practices. Last year, I presented a lecture to the orthodontic residenty at Case Western Reserve University. Most recently, I completed a training course for Incognito™ braces. I am also directly involved with numerous professional organizations, including:

In the Office

My team works together like a well-oiled machine! They know what instruments I need before I ask for them, and their clinical judgment is spot-on. They have great inter-personal relationships with each other and with our patients and strive to make everyone feel at ease in the office. They are well-versed in orthodontic coverage and always maximize patients' insurance benefits.

Community Involvement

It is important to me to be an active, contributing member of the community. I have enjoyed volunteering in different community projects since I was young, both at home and while away at school. Our communities give us roots. One of my favorite dental outreach programs is "Give Kids a Smile". It is very cool to have professional talents I can use to enrich my community. I also participated in fundraising for the Children's Court Appointed Special Advocates program. I look forward to becoming a contributing member of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights area and getting involved in local programs.

Outside the Office

I am a native of Lakewood, OH, but have lived and worked in Sidney, OH, for the last two years. I am very happy to be moving back to Northeast Ohio with my husband, Ryan, a professional civil engineer. Ryan and I met in college, where we had an engineering math class together, and have been happily married since 2007. We are currently looking to make our move permanent by buying a house in this beautiful area. My entire family lives nearby and our pets love it here. We have two furry babies – a Silky Terrier/Toy Poodle mix named Wink and a grey, tiger-striped cat named Pancake. They are best friends, so whoever made up the phrase "fighting like cats and dogs" must not have seen a pair like these two.

I love the arts. I play the cello and piano and enjoy all kinds of music and concerts. I look forward to having time to join a community orchestra. I like to dance and take ballet classes. To relax, I do yoga. Ryan and I also like to travel, especially around national parks. Feel free to suggest some great places Ryan and I can visit!

Dr. Sullivan doing an orthodontic consultation
 

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