Michael R Abidin MD

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngic Allergy

Managing partner Metropolitan ENT

6355 Walker Ln308Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone+1 703-313-7700
Fax+1 703-313-0178

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Summary

Dr. Michael Abidin is an otolaryngologist in Alexandria, VA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngic allergy and is experienced in allergic rhinitis, otolaryngic allergy, rhinology and sinus disease, and sublingual immunotherapy.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1994
Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988 - 1989
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1996 - 2028
MD State Medical License 1989 - 2026
FL State Medical License 1994 - 1998
PA State Medical License 1995 - 1998
AL State Medical License 1995 - 1995
NJ State Medical License 1995 - 1995
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Hyoid Suspension to the Mandible for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

STAT4 Phosphorylation of T-helper Cells predicts surgical outcomes in Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Michael R Abidin, Oral Alpan, Matthew Plassmeyer, Lina Kozhaya, Denise Loizou
Medrxiv. 2023-12-13
9 citations
Hyoid Suspension With UPPP for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Jason Van Tassel, Eugene Chio, Dustin A. Silverman, Ryan S. Nord, Dustin Platter
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2021-03-18
3 citations
Hyoid myotomy and suspension without simultaneous palate or tongue base surgery for obstructive sleep apnea
Adrian A. Ong, Jonathan Buttram, Shaun A. Nguyen, Dustin Platter, Michael R. Abidin
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2017-06-01

Press Mentions

Siesta Medical's Encore™ System Receives Broad Obstructive Sleep Apnea ClearanceMay 28th, 2019
Sleep MedicineSeptember 3rd, 2016
Press Releases | Loudoun Medical GroupJanuary 16th, 2017