Thabet R Abbarah MD

Physician

4000 Highland RdSuite 115Waterford, MI 48328
Phone+1 248-681-3555
Fax+1 248-681-9809

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Summary

Thabet Abbarah, MD, is an otolaryngologist based in Waterford, MI. He completed his medical education at Damascus University and furthered his training with residencies in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Louisville and Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, along with an internship at Rutgers Health. His research is published in reputable journals such as the Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal and JAMA, with notable works on topics such as neurofibromatosis type 1 and laryngeal cysts. Dr. Abbarah has received recognition including the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and holds fellowships with the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1971 - 1973
University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1969 - 1971
Rutgers HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1964

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
MI State Medical License 1988 - 2028
WI State Medical License 1976 - 1989
WV State Medical License 1982 - 1989
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Care360 EHR, MedPlus, A Quest Diagnostics Company, 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Care360 EHR, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, 2011, 2013-2017
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Neurofibromatosis type 1 causing conductive hearing loss
Thabet Abbarah, M Aiman Abbarah
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2009-05-01
5 citations
Migration of T-tubes to the middle ear.
Thabet Abbarah, M. Aiman Abbarah
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2008-01-01
7 citations
Laryngeal Obstructing Saccular Cysts: A Review of This Disease and Treatment Approach Emphasizing Complete Endoscopic Carbon Dioxide Laser Excision
H. M. N. Danish, Robert J. Meleca, James Paul Dworkin, T. R. Abbarah
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. 1998-05-01

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO - NHS
Fellow
American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member

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