CURRICULUM VITAE DAVID ABBASI, M.D.
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CURRENT POSITION
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County Palm Beach County, FL. 04/2020-present
Senior Author and Editor ORTHOBULLETS.COM, founder Derek Moore, M.D. Create/review online orthopaedic website with board exam style questions and educational topics for residents and orthopaedic surgeons. Have been major contributor helping to grow this leading orthopaedic online educational resource. *Have written several hundred orthopaedic surgery topics and test questions with focus on sports medicine. orthobullets.com. 09/2011-present
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine The Center for Orthopaedic Innovations at Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL. 09/2019-03/2020.
Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health). Houston, TX.
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, The Woodlands. Houston / The Woodlands, TX. 05/2015-present
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Houston Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. St. Joseph Medical Center. Houston, TX. 10/2014-03/2015
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship- ACGME accredited. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute/Baptist Health South Florida. Coral Gables, FL. 07/2013-7/2014
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Cincinnati, OH. 07/2008-06/2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL. 07-2004-07/2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology and Premed University of Iowa. Iowa City, IA. 08/2000-06/2004
New Trier High School Winnetka, IL. 08/1997-06/2000
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
ABOS Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 12/2019
Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). ABOS Step II oral exam. Chicago, IL. 08/2017
FDA certified in Biomet Oxford partial knee replacement. Salt Lake City, UT. 01/24/2014
ABOS Step 1 exam. Passed (Top 15% rank). 07/2013
Medical Licensures Florida 2019-present. Texas 2014-present. Florida 2013-2017. Ohio 2008-2013.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Elected to governing board of Pinecroft Surgery Center. Voted by cofounding physician partners and administration. Memorial Hermann Pinecroft Surgery Center. The Woodlands, TX. 2017-2019
Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands OR efficiency meetings Orthopaedic Surgery representative. Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX. 2016-2019
UT Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery department faculty representative for The Woodlands IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute progress and strategy meetings. The Woodlands, TX. 2015-2019
UT Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery department faculty representative for Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands hospital Orthopaedic service line administration meetings. Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX. 2015-2019
HONORS AND AWARDS
Selection to Super Doctor Rising Stars list, Texas. Superdoctors.com. 2019
YouTube channel and Podcast interview. Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles. TSC #113 - Dr. David Abbasi. https://youtu.be/xW1lW9wajso December 26, 2018.
Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). 2018-present
Patients’ Choice Award. Vitals.com. 2017, 2018
Compassionate Doctor Recognition. Vitals.com. 2016, 2018
On-time Doctor Award. Vitals.com. 2017, 2018
Chief Resident Orthopaedic Surgery. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Cincinnati OH. 2013
Orthopaedic Surgery residency in training exams (OITE). (Multiple years in top 5-7% rank of all test takers.) University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Cincinnati OH. 2011-2012
University of Iowa Academic President’s list. For GPA 4.0 or higher for semester. Iowa City, IA. 2004
University of Iowa Academic Dean’s List. For GPA 3.5 or higher. Iowa City, IA. 2001-2004
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND AFFILIATIONS
-Florida State Boxing and MMA commission -American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS) -American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) -American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) -Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) -American Medical Association (AMA) -Houston Shoulder Society -ORTHOBULLETS.COM senior author and editor
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Abbasi D, May MM, Wall EJ, Chan G, Parikh SN. MRI findings in adolescent patients with acute traumatic knee hemarthrosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2012 Dec; 32 (8): 760-764
2. Morcuende, JA, Abbasi D, Dolan LA, Ponseti IV. Results of an accelerated Ponseti protocol for Clubfoot. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2005 Sep; 25(5): 623-626.
3. Sander MD, Abbasi D, Ferguson AL, Steyers CM, Wang K, Morcuende JA. The prevalence of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies in patients with multiple surgically treated entrapment neuropathies. Journal of Hand Surgery. 2005 Nov; 30 (6): 1236-1241.
PROCEEDINGS AND POSTERS
1. Abbasi, D; (2018 December) Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. ExxonMobil Corporation Employee Event. Canopy, Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX.
2. Abbasi, D; (2018 October) ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Regaining Early Full Extension is Key for Success. Physical therapy and resident educational conference. IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, The Woodlands, TX.
3. Abbasi, D; (2018 October) Arthroscopic Shoulder Superior Capsular Reconstruction vs Rotator Cuff Repair, a Difference in Rehab Protocols. Physical therapy and resident educational conference. IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, The Woodlands, TX.
4. Abbasi, D; (2018 September) Deciding on Quadriceps tendon vs BTB Autograft for ACL reconstruction. Physical therapy and resident educational conference. IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, The Woodlands, TX.
5. Abbasi, D; (2018 August) Football Dislocations and Reduction Techniques. UT Physicians- IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, Memorial Hermann. Conroe Independent School District Athletic Training Workshop, The Woodlands Township Hall. The Woodlands, TX. 6. Abbasi, D; (2017 August) Reading MRI and Xray Imaging in Sports Medicine. UT Physicians- IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, Memorial Hermann. Conroe ISD Athletic trainer Seminar, Memorial Hermann Hospital. The Woodlands, TX.
7. Abbasi, D; (2016 June) Useful Anatomy and Physical Exam of the Shoulder. UT Physicians- IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, Memorial Hermann. 15th Annual Sports Medicine Update, Second Baptist School. Houston, TX.
8. Abbasi, D; (2015 September) Sports Medicine Case Presentation. Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Radiology Interdisciplinary Case Conference. Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands. The Woodlands, TX.
9. Abbasi, D; (2015 June) On Field Dislocations and Reduction Techniques. UT Physicians- IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, Memorial Hermann. 14th Annual Sports Medicine Update, Second Baptist School. Houston, TX.
10. Abbasi, D; (2014 May) Patches, Scaffolds, and Transfers in Rotator Cuff Repair. CME conference. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Doctor’s Hospital. Coral Gables, FL.
11. Abbasi, D; (2014 February) Knee and Patella; Anatomy and Biomechanics. CME conference. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Doctor’s Hospital. Coral Gables, FL.
12. Abbasi, D; (2014 February) The latest on Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries. CME conference. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Doctor’s Hospital. Coral Gables, FL.
13. Abbasi, D; (2013 November) Dealing with Shoulder Dislocations. CME conference. UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Doctor’s Hospital. Coral Gables, FL. 14. Abbasi, D; (2013 February) Complications of Arthroscopic Surgery: How to Stay out of Trouble. Grand Rounds. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
15. Abbasi, D; (2012 July) Anatomy and Surgical Approaches of the Shoulder. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH. 16. Abbasi D; (2012 May) MRI findings in adolescent patients with acute traumatic knee hemarthrosis. DJ Frank senior thesis. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
17. Abbasi, D; (2012 April) Complications of Total Hip Arthroplasty. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
18. Abbasi, D; (2011 July) Anatomy and Surgical Approaches of the Hip. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
19. Abbasi, D; May, M; Wall, E; Chan, G; (2011 May) Acute Traumatic Knee Effusions in High Adolescents. POSNA paper presentation. Montreal, Canada.
20. Abbasi, D. (2011 March) Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain in the Athlete. Grand Rounds. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
21. Abbasi, D; (2010 November) Ulnar Impaction Syndrome. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
22. Abbasi, D; (2010 November) Psoriatic Arthritis. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
23. Abbasi, D; (2010 May) Basic Science of Tendons and Ligaments. Department lecture. University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics. Cincinnati, OH.
24. Morcuende, JA, Abbasi D, Dolan LA, Ponseti IV; (2005, September). Result of an accelerated Ponseti protocol for Clubfoot. Poster presented at Fourth International Clubfoot Congress. Istanbul, Turkey.
25. Morcuende, JA, Peterlein C, Fuchs S, Abbasi D, Dolan LA, Ponseti IV; (2004, April). Clubfoot Relapses with the Ponseti method Effect of Hyperabduction and long-term bracing. Poster presented at Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. St. Louis, MO.
PHYSICIAN EVENT EXPERIENCE
Global Legion Fighting Championship Ringside Physician for professional MMA and Boxing Event. Miami, FL. 12/13/2019
Premier Fight League 24 MMA Event. Miami, FL. 11/16/2019.
Professional Mixed martial artist (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu athletes. Head team physician. (UFC, Bellator, ONE FC, multiple promotions.) 2016-present.
Scapyard Dawgs female professional softball team. Head team physician, The Woodlands TX. 2017-2018
Texas Charge female professional softball team. Head team physician, The Woodlands TX. 2017-2018.
Oak Ridge High School. Head team physician, The Woodlands TX. 2015-present
Montgomery High School. Assistant team physician, Montgomery TX. 2015-present Woodlands High School. Assistant team physician, The Woodlands TX. 2015-present
NFL Miami Dolphins, professional football. Assistant team physician. Miami, FL. 2013-2014
NHL Florida Panthers, professional hockey. Assistant team physician. Sun City, FL. 2013-2014
NCAA Division I Florida International University Panthers. Assistant team physician. Miami FL. 2013-2014
Miami-Dade county high school football. Assistant team physician. Miami, FL. 2013-2014
NCAA Division I University of Cincinnati Bearcats Athletics. Assistant team physician. Cincinnati, OH. 2009-2013
Newport High School football. Assistant team physician. Wilder, KY. 2009-2013
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Shoulder labral tears and instability Rotator cuff tear repair Superior capsular reconstruction Partial shoulder resurfacing Total and reverse shoulder replacement Revision shoulder surgery ACL, PCL, and multi-ligament knee reconstruction Meniscus repair Knee cartilage restoration and transplantation Revision knee reconstruction surgery Leg and knee alignment correction surgery Patellar instability reconstruction Elbow arthroscopy Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, “Tommy John” surgery Biceps tendon repair Lateral ankle ligament instability and reconstruction Achilles tendon repair Fracture repair surgery Tendon and ligament repair and reconstruction PRP and biologic injections
HOBBIES
-Brazilian jiu-jitsu, blue belt -Sports and MMA -Music -Reading and movies