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Abraham Rasul Jr., MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, San Luis Obispo, CA

Abraham T Rasul Jr. MD

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


Nonsurgical treatment and rehabiitation of spine and joint pain. Sports medicine.

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  • 1555 Higuera StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Phone+1 805-541-2368

  • Fax+1 805-541-2553

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Summary

  • Dr. Abraham Rasul Jr. is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation based in San Luis Obispo, CA, with subspecialties in Pain Medicine and Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical). He completed his medical education at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He completed orthopedic surgery residency at the Philippine General Hospital and has undertaken fellowships in Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. His professional experience includes a role as a Visiting Professor at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine since 2015. Dr. Rasul has been published in several medical journals and presented at professional meetings. He has received multiple recognitions, including distinguished alumni awards from the University of the Philippines Alumni Associations and CMS Meaningful Use Certifications.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Business School Online
    Harvard Business School Online Certificate in Healthcare Economics, 2022 - 2022
  • Integrated Pain Mangement Concord
    Integrated Pain Mangement ConcordFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2008 - 2008
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University
    MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1994 - 1997
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)
    MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)Residency, Surgery, 1993 - 1994
  • Hennepin Healthcare
    Hennepin HealthcareFellowship, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine, 1989 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2021 Distinguished Alumni in Overseas Healthcare Empowerment University of the Philippines Alumni Association, Quezon City, Philippines, 2022
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Compartment Syndrome  
    Rasul, AT Jr., Emedicine, 1/1/2006
  • Total Joint Replacement Rehabilitation  
    Rasul, AT Jr., Emedicine, 1/1/2006
  • Primary Repair of Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures. Results of Treatment  
    Rasul, AT Jr., Fischer, DA, Clinical Orthopedics, 4/1/1993

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Effect of Preoperative Body Weight and Tibial Plateau Area on the Outcome of Proximal Tibial Osteotomy for Unicompartmental Knee Arthritis.
    Rasul, AT Jr., Arch Phy Med Rehab. 77(9), September 1996. Presented at the Annual AAPM&R Meeting, Chicago IL, 1996., Chicago, IL, 9/1996
  • Elevated Erythrocite Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in a Paraplegic Patient who Developed Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
    Rasul, AT Jr., Houston, J., Grasso, A., Arch Phy Med Rehab. 76(11), November 1995. Presented at the Annual American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Meeting, Orlando, FL, 11/1995
  • Clinical Evaluation of Arthroscopic Repairs of MedialMeniscus Tears in Stable Knees. A 2-8 year follow up.
    Rasul, AT Jr., Gaertner, R., Shukri, S., Arthrospcopy Association of North America i, J. Arthroscopy, 1993. Presented at the Arthrospcopy Association of North America in Palm Dessert,, 1993

Lectures

  • Individualized Hip Precautions for Patients at Risk for Dislocation after Total Hip Replacement. 
    Arch Phy Med Rehab. 77(9) September 1996. Presented at the Annual AAPM&R Meeting Chicago, IL, 1996. - 9/1996

Research History

  • Primary researcherNeuromuscular physiology and biomechanics of the golf swing.2005 - Present
  • Primary AuthorSingle level sonogram guided lumbar facet joint periarticular injections done in an office setting. Poster presentation 2017 Annual Meeting Academy of Integrative Pain Management, San Diego CA2015 - 2016

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America - Baltimore Washington DC Chapter
    Past President
  • Mu Sigma Phi Foundation USA - University of the Philippines College of Medicine
    Past President
  • Philippine Medical Association of Metropolitan Washington DC
    Past President
  • Philippine Humanitarian Coalition - Washington DC
    Past coChair

Other Languages

  • Tagalog

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