Karam Abi Karam DO

PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident

1301 S Crismon RdMesa, AZ 85209
Phone+1 480-373-2376

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Summary

PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center with clinical and scholarly interests in gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatic disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and clinical informatics. My work includes peer-reviewed publications, presentations, quality improvement, and research on pancreas transplant biomarkers, gastrointestinal outcomes, and aerosol mitigation. I serve as Tumor Board Chair and Wellness Champion and am a Doximity AI Fellow (2026–present), developing skills in responsible AI implementation and physician-centered workflow innovation. I plan to pursue fellowship training in gastroenterology and contribute to patient-centered care, research, education, and innovation.

Education & Training

HonorHealth/Four Peaks Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2025 - 2028
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2025
Arizona State UniversityBachelor of Science, Biological Sciences; Minor in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2016 - 2020

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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Doximity AI Fellowship Doximity, 2026
Peer Recognition Award HonorHealth Internal Medicine, 2026
Oral Abstract Presenter - Category 1, 33rd Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc., 2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators Leading to Liver Injury: A Case Report.
Michael R Demangone, Karam R Abi Karam, Joshua Li
Cureus. 2024-08-01
Demographic Impact and Clinical Insights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Glycogen-Rich Carcinoma of the Breast Using National Cancer Database Data (2004-2020).
Michael Richard Demangone, Karam Abi Karam, Amaan Zafar, Daniel Lee, Suraj Puvvadi
European Journal of Breast Health. 2024-07-01
Development of a new aerosol barrier mask for mitigation of spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious pathogens.
Karam Abi Karam, Piyush Hota, S. Jimena Mora, Amelia Lowell, Kelly McKay
Respiratory Medicine. 2021-03-29

Journal Articles

Simvastatin-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Potentially Triggered by Palbociclib Inhibition of CYP3A4: A Case Report
M. Hosick; Karam Abi Karam; K. Korah; K. Bidne; D. Tamer, Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy, 2/2026
Efficacy of Portable Fugitive Aerosol Mitigation Systems for Nebulizer Therapy During High-Flow Nasal Cannula and Non-Invasive Ventilation
A. Shyamala Pandian; B. Patel; Karam Abi Karam; A. Lowell; K. McKay; S. J. Mora; P. Hota; G. Pyznar; S. Batchelor; C. Peworski; D. Rivas; D. Sanghavi; N. A. Nguyen; A...., Emergency Care and Medicine, 2025
An Aerosol Barrier System as an Emerging Technology for Reducing Airborne Pathogens during Singing
Karam Abi Karam; F. R. Forzani; S. J. Mora; G. Pyznar; J. Velasquez; A. Z. Elghoul; B. Patel; A. Lowell; E. Forzani; D. Schildkret, Research Square, 2023

Abstracts/Posters

Early Feeding Versus Delayed Feeding in Mild to Moderate Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Karam Abi Karam; Zahra Ahmed, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, 5/2/2026
Effectiveness of a Low-FODMAP Diet Versus Standard Dietary Advice in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Z. Ahmed; Karam Abi Karam, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, 5/2/2026
Rifaximin Improves Global Symptoms in IBS-D: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Z. Ahmed; Karam Abi Karam, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, 5/2/2026

Lectures

Transmission Reduction Artificial Intelligence System (TRAIS)
AIChE Annual Meeting - 11/8/2021

Committees

Chair, Tumor Board, HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center 2025 - Present

Research History

Quality Improvement Investigator, FIB-4/MASLD Guideline AdherenceResidency-clinic quality improvement project evaluating adherence to AASLD FIB-4 guidance for MASLD risk stratification and developing interventions to improve fibrosis screening and referral pathways.2026 - Present
Co-Investigator, P-PASS Pancreas Transplant Biomarker TrialHonorHealth/ASU/University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix/Mayo Clinic study evaluating continuous glucose and ketone monitoring as biomarkers of pancreas transplant graft function.2026 - Present

Professional Memberships

National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member

Other Languages

Arabic, French

External Links

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karamabikaram
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karamabikaram/

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