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Neena S. Abraham, M.D.

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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Anemia
  2. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Esophagoscopy
  3. Polypectomy
  4. Therapeutic endoscopy
  • Cardiogastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Peri-endoscopic antiplatelet and anticoagulant management
  • Anemia
  • Obscure occult gastrointestinal bleeding
  1. 2002
    MS - Epidemiology and BiostatisticsMcGill University
  2. 2001
    Fellow - Therapeutic Endoscopy - GastroenterologyMcGill University Health Centre
  3. 2001
    Post Doctoral Fellowship - Canadian Association of Gastroenterology-Canadian Institute of Health Research Endoscopic Research FellowshipMcGill University Health Centre
  4. 2000
    Chief Fellow - GastroenterologyMcGill University Health Centre
  5. 1999
    Fellow - GastroenterologyMcGill University Health Centre
  6. 1997
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Alberta Hospital
  7. 1994
    MDDalhousie University
  8. 1990
    BAMount Allison University

Certifications

  1. 2000
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2000
    GastroenterologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
  3. 1998
    Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Repess Memorial LectureUniversity of Virginia
  2. 2024
    The Edgar Achkar American College of Gastroenterology Visiting ProfessorshipAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  3. 2024
    Wade Volwiler Memorial LectureUniversity of Washington
  4. 2024
    Course DirectorClinical Research Leadership Program, American College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2023
    Course DirectorEmerging Leaders Program, American College of Gastroenterology
  6. 2023
    Robert Shaw Memorial LectureRenaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University
  7. 2023
    Atkinson Memorial LectureNorthwestern University
  8. 2023
    Course Director, Pentagon CityACG Institute Clinical Research Leadership Program, American College of Gastroenterology
  9. 2023
    Social Media Acumen AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  10. 2022
    "120 Gastroenterologists to Know in 2022"Becker's GI & Endoscopy
  11. 2022
    Master (MACG)American College of Gastroenterology
  12. 2022
    Social Media Acumen AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  13. 2021
    2021 Healio & American College of Gastroenterology Disruptive Innovator in Clinical MedicineAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  14. 2021
    Outstanding Poster Presenter AwardACG 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of Gastroenterology
  15. 2020
    Lawrence Brandt Endowed LectureMontefiore Medical School, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  16. 2020
    David Sun LectureshipPost Graduate Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  17. 2020
    DirectorInstitute for Clinical Research and Education, American College of Gastroenterology
  18. 2018
    Top Faculty Member Award for 2018Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  19. 2015
    The Edgar Achkar American College of Gastroenterology Visiting ProfessorshipAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  20. 2015
    Editorial Advisory BoardAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
  21. 2014
    Senior Leadership Award and Executive TrainingAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  22. 2013
    Fellow of the American Gastroenterological AssociationAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  23. 2012
    Above and Beyond AwardHealth Services Research & Development Service, Houston Veteran Affairs
  24. 2011
    Salix Leadership Training AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  25. 2011
    Prescribing Proton Pump Inhibitor and Clopidogrel Together BY NS Abraham - #1 Most-read article by gastroenterologists in 2011WEB MD
  26. 2010
    Research Scholar Exchange Program - Barcelona SpainAmerican Gastroenterological Association and United European Gastroenterology Federation
  27. 2010
    America's Top GastroenterologistsConsumers' Research Council of America
  28. 2009
    America's Top GastroenterologistsConsumers' Research Council of America
  29. 2008
    Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching and EvaluationBaylor College of Medicine
  30. 2008
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  31. 2008
    Elected Member of the Academy of Distinguished EducatorsBaylor College of Medicine
  32. 2008
    America's Top GastroenterologistsConsumers' Research Council of America
  33. 2007
    Auxiliary Award for the Best Scientific Paper Submitted to the Annual Scientific Meeting by a Member of the CollegeAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  34. 2007
    T. Franklin Williams Scholar in Geriatric GastroenterologyT. Franklin Williams Foundation
  35. 2007
    Research Scholar Award in GeriatricsAmerican Gastroenterological Association Foundation
  36. 2007
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  37. 2007
    Young Investigator Clinical Science AwardGastroenterology Research Group, American Gastroenterological Association
  38. 2007
    America's Top GastroenterologistsConsumers' Research Council of America
  39. 2006
    Auxiliary Award for the Best Scientific Paper Submitted to the Annual Scientific Meeting by a Member of the CollegeAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  40. 2006
    The degree of COX-2 selectivity and the risk of cardio- and cerebrovascular events: Selected as one of four abstracts internationally to be presentedAmerican Gastroenterology Association Research Institute's Presidential Plenary for Clinical Science, at Digestive Diseases Week
  41. 2006
    One of the Best Peer-ReviewersPharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
  42. 2005
    Junior Faculty Development AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  43. 2005
    Crystal Award RecipientAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  44. 2005
    National REGAL Award Recipient - (Research Excellence in GI and Liver)National REGAL Awards
  45. 2003
    Supervisor Sponsored Resident Research Grant AwardUIMRF
  46. 2002
    Emerging Leaders-GI Investigator Award RecipientGothenburg Sweden
  47. 2002
    Young Clinician AwardWorld Congress of Gastroenterology
  48. 2002
    Junior Faculty Research Fund Grant and CDHA Research Fund GrantUIMRF
  49. 2000
    Fonds de la recherche en santé du QuebecResearch Grant
  50. 1999
    Prize for Best Original ResearchAbbott Pharmaceutical / CAG-CASL Fellows Conference
  51. 1999
    Fellowship in Therapeutic EndoscopyCanadian Association of Gastroenterology - Carsen - Medical Research Council of Canada
  52. 1998
    Prize for Best Original ResearchAbbott Pharmaceutical / CAG-CASL Fellows Conference
  53. 1997
    Prize for Best Original ResearchAbbott Pharmaceutical / CAG-CASL Fellows Conference
  54. 1997
    Department of Medicine Resident's Day WinnerUniversity of Alberta
  55. 1997
    Fellows Award for Best Original ResearchNorth American Conference of Gastroenterology Fellows
  56. 1994
    Outstanding Student Leadership AwardDalhousie Medical Alumni Association (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
  57. 1987
    First-Class HonorsMount Allison University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    ChairLE&E Advisory Board, Center for Leadership, Ethics and Equity, Institute for Research and Education
  2. 2022 - present
    ChairBoard of Directors, Institute for Research and Education, American College of Gastroenterology
  3. 2021 - 2023
    Advisory Board MemberR25 Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  4. 2021 - present
    DirectorCenter for Leadership, Ethics and Equity, Institute for Research and Education, American College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2020 - present
    Institute DirectorInstitute for Research and Education, American College of Gastroenterology
  6. 2020 - present
    TrusteeBoard of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology
  7. 2020 - present
    MemberSpace and Capital Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Board of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology
  9. 2019 - 2022
    ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology-Canadian Association Gastroenterology Joint Clinical Practice Guideline Panel
  10. 2017
    Physician MemberMayo Clinic Leadership Challenge, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  11. 2017 - 2020
    MemberBoard of Directors, Institute for Research and Education, American College of Gastroenterology
  12. 2015 - 2019
    MemberOperations Coordinating Group, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  13. 2015
    Course DirectorCombined Clinical Symposium on the Management of Antithrombotic Medications, Digestive Disease Week
  14. 2015
    MemberMayo Consultant Search Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2015
    MemberConsultant Search Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  16. 2015
    Co-ChairAnnual Postgraduate Course, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  17. 2014
    Course DirectorRecertification and Maintenance of Competence Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  18. 2014
    Course DirectorWomen in Gastroenterology Forum, American College of Gastroenterology
  19. 2014 - 2019
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  20. 2014 - 2019
    MemberResearch Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  21. 2014 - 2016
    MemberGME Core Competency Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2014
    Ad-hoc MemberOperations Coordinating Group, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  23. 2013
    Course DirectorRecertification and Maintenance of Competence Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  24. 2013
    Course Co-DirectorAnnual Postgraduate Course, American Gastroenterological Association
  25. 2013
    SpeakerAnnual Postgraduate Course, American Gastroenterological Association
  26. 2013 - 2018
    MemberU.S. Preventive Services Task Force Topic Groups for Stakeholders (TOPS), American College of Gastroenterology
  27. 2013 - 2018
    MemberTrain the Trainers Committee, World Gastroenterology Association
  28. 2013 - 2017
    ChairABIM Maintenance of Certification Task Force, American College of Gastroenterology
  29. 2013 - 2014
    MemberGI Practice Redesign Team, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  30. 2012
    Course DirectorRecertification and Maintenance of Competence Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  31. 2011
    Course DirectorRecertification and Maintenance of Competence Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  32. 2011 - 2013
    MemberReview of Pharmaceutical Company Clinical Protocols (ad hoc Subcommittee), Health Services Research and Development Research Subcommittee, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center
  33. 2011 - 2013
    MemberHealth Services Research and Development Research Subcommittee, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  34. 2011 - 2013
    Co-ChairSelf-Assessment Plan and ABIM Maintenance of Competence Module, American College of Gastroenterology
  35. 2011 - 2013
    SpeakerSelf-Assessment Plan and ABIM Maintenance of Competence Module, American College of Gastroenterology
  36. 2011 - 2012
    ChairResearch Service Line CRADA Task Force, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  37. 2010 - 2013
    CoordinatorGI Research, Graduate Medical Education Program, Baylor College of Medicine
  38. 2010 - 2013
    CoordinatorGI - Internal Medicine Research, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  39. 2010 - 2011
    MemberPlanning Committee, Clinical Practice Section, Digestive Disease Week
  40. 2010
    ChairExpert Consensus Panel, American College of Cardiology-American College of Gastroenterology-American Heart Association
  41. 2009 - 2015
    TrusteeBoard of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology
  42. 2009 - 2010
    MemberPlanning Committee, Clinical Practice Section, Digestive Disease Week
  43. 2008 - 2010
    ChairEducational Products Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  44. 2008 - 2009
    MemberWriting Committee, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program VI, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  45. 2008 - 2009
    Contributing AuthorWriting Committee, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program VI, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  46. 2008
    Course DirectorAnnual Postgraduate Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  47. 2007 - 2008
    MemberExpert Consensus Panel, American College of Cardiology-American College of Gastroenterology-American Heart Association
  48. 2007 - 2010
    MemberPost-Graduate Education Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  49. 2007 - 2010
    MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, Digital Archive of Video Endoscopy, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  50. 2007 - 2010
    MemberPublic Relations Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  51. 2007 - 2009
    Course DirectorFirst Year Fellows Course, South Region, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  52. 2007
    MemberPlanning Committee, Clinical Practice Section, Digestive Disease Week
  53. 2006
    MemberSpecial Emphasis Panel (ZDK1-GRB8-MI), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and General Clinical Research Center Program Projects and Center Review Bodies, National Institutes of Health
  54. 2006 - 2013
    MemberTexas Medical Center Digestive Diseases Center, Baylor College of Medicine
  55. 2006 - 2007
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Outcomes Section, Annual Scientific Program
  56. 2006
    MemberPublic Education Web Site Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  57. 2006
    MemberStrategic Planning Advisory Group, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  58. 2005 - 2009
    MemberResearch Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  59. 2005 - 2009
    Faculty MemberFirst Year Fellows Course, South Region, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  60. 2005 - 2008
    CoordinatorGI Fellow Reading Conference, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  61. 2005 - 2008
    MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  62. 2005 - 2007
    ChairOutcomes Section, Annual Scientific Program, American College of Gastroenterology
  63. 2005 - 2006
    ChairOutcomes Section, Annual Scientific Program Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  64. 2005
    MemberNational NSAID Task Force, American College of Gastroenterology
  65. 2004 - 2005
    MemberWomen in Gastroenterology Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  66. 2003 - 2013
    MemberFaculty Support and Research Committee, Baylor College of Medicine
  67. 2003 - 2005
    MemberScientific Review Committee, Health Services Research and Development Research Subcommittee, Michael E. DeBakey. VA Medical Center
  68. 2002 - 2009
    Ad Hoc ReviewerRandomized Controlled Trials, Canadian Institute of Health Research
  69. 2002 - 2007
    MemberAnnual Scientific Program Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  70. 2002 - 2006
    MemberCommittee on Diversity, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  71. 2002 - 2005
    Elected RepresentativeGastrointestinal Women's Coalition, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  72. 2002 - 2003
    ChairGender Committee, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
  73. 2002 - 2003
    MemberGoverning Board, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
  74. 2002 - 2003
    MemberNominating Committee, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
  75. 2002
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University
  76. 2002
    MemberScientific Review Committee, Cancer Research Training Program, Dalhousie University
  77. 2001 - 2003
    MemberBiomedical Peer Review Committee, Nova Scotia Health Research Fund
  78. 2001 - 2003
    MemberScientific Review Committee for Cancer Research and Education, Nova Scotia
  79. 1999 - 2010
    MemberGastroenterology Research Group
  80. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  81. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  82. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  83. 1998 - 2000
    MemberScientific Committee, CASL Fellows Course, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
  84. 1997 - 2001
    MemberCanadian Association of Gastroenterology

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