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Office
2150 Corbin Ave
Department of Neuromuscular Medicine
New Britain, CT 06053- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Abir Rahman, DO is a fellowship trained neuromuscular medicine specialist. His primary specialty training is in PM&R (Rehab Institute of Michigan) and his subspecialty training is in Neuromuscular Medicine which was performed within the department of Neurology at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Rahman's career interests include management of neuromuscular diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, hereditary muscle and nerve related conditions, neurorehabilitation, electrodiagnostics, and performance of procedures to manage spasticity, dystonia and facial/blepharospasms.
Clinical Expertise
- Stroke rehabilitation, Electromyography, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Botulinum toxin injections for spasticity, Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Peripheral nerve disorders, Myotonic dystrophy, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Neurosonography, Neuro-rehabilitation, Lumbosacral plexopathy, Trigger point injections, Neuromuscular medicine, Myasthenia gravis, Skin biopsy, Brain injury rehabilitation, Single-fiber electromyography, Hereditary neuropathy, Intra-articular injections, Musculoskeletal injuries, Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders, Radiculopathy, Ultrasound-guided injections, Nerve conduction studies, Brachial plexopathy, Peripheral neuropathies, Neuromuscular disease
Education & Training
- University of RochesterFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2021 - 2022
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015 - 2018
- Plainview HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2014 - 2015
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State License 2020 - 2025
- NC State License 2020 - 2024
- CT State License 2022 - 2024
- MA State License 2024 - 2024
- MI State License 2016 - 2023
- NJ State License 2018 - 2021
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineDiplomate, Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Direct effects of adipocyte lipolysis on AMPK through intracellular long-chain acyl-CoA signaling.Butcko, A., Songyekutu, E., Granneman, J., Mottillo, E., Rahman, A.> ;Scientific Reports. 2024 Jan 2
- 1 citationsOverdose deaths involving synthetic opioids: Racial/ethnic and educational disparities in the eastern and western US.Manuel Cano, Natasha Mendoza, Matt Ignacio, Abir Rahman, Raminta Daniulaityte> ;Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2023 Oct 1
- The Moderating Role of Race and Ethnicity in the Association Between Cognitive Performance and Functional Abilities in Later Life.Rifat B Alam, Abir Rahman, Susan Aguiñaga, Andiara Schwingel> ;Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2023 Jan 1
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Press Mentions
- Cabell’s COVID Vaccination Rate Higher Than State Average, Board of Health SaysJanuary 30th, 2022
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMember
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Other Languages
- Bengali
Hospital Affiliations
- Hospital for Special CareNew Britain, Connecticut
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