
Babak Abai MD FACS, RVT
Associate Professor of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
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1300 Wolf St1st FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19148
Overview of Dr. Abai
Dr. Babak Abai is a vascular surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. His focus is on treatment of vascular disease using minimally invasive endovascular approach. He is experienced in aortic surgery, aortic disease, carotid disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
Education & Training
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2005 - 2007
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
DE State Medical License 2025 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2011, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Extra-anatomic right lower extremity revascularization for patient with complex arterial occlusive disease.Julianne E Bartz, Roberto G Aru, Michael Nooromid, Dawn Salvatore, Paul DiMuzio
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2026-01-01 - Mentorship Families Improve the Overall Experience in the Eastern Vascular Society Mentorship Program.Brandon A Creisher, Sanuja Bose, Pallavi Manvar-Singh, Caitlin W Hicks, Babak Abai
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2025-12-02 - Temporary intravascular shunting using a carotid shunt for traumatic femoral artery and vein injury in a hemodynamically unstable patient.Nicola M Habash, Fari Fall, Jin Park, Babak Abai, Michael Nooromid
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Negative Pressure Therapy to Decrease Vascular Groin Incision ComplicationsJeontaik Kwon, Selena Goss, Mariano Arosemena, Babak Abai, Dawn Salvatore, Paul Dimuzio, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Authored Content
- IP239. A Fatal Cause of HematuriaMay 2018
- IP239. A Fatal Cause of HematuriaMay 2018
Professional Memberships
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