Alberto Cohen-Abbo MD
Perinatal Infections
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Connecticut SOM
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80 Phoenix AveWaterbury, CT 06702
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Summary
- Dr. Alberto Cohen-Abbo is a board certified pediatrician pediatric infectious disease specialist currently practicing as a pediatrician at First Choice Health Centers Inc in East Hartford where he is its pediatric medical director . His education includes a fellowship in infectious disease from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Boston and pediatrics training through an internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Cohen-Abbo has authored several publications, including studies on tinea corporis and seroresponse to trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine, with multiple citations in the field. He has been involved in a Phase III clinical trial for oral acyclovir in infants with herpes simplex virus infection. Dr. Cohen-Abbo is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1989 - 1992
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1989- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1987
Central University of VenezuelaClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
CT State Medical License 1998 - 2026
GA State Medical License 1996 - 1999
TN State Medical License 1990 - 1992
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Phase III Randomized Study of Oral Acyclovir in Infants With Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Involving the Central Nervous System Start of enrollment: 1997 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Painful Eruption Following Multiple Scratches From a Pet Rat.Margaret Kaszycki, Alberto Cohen-Abbo, Henry M Feder Jr
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2023-06-01 - 7 citationsNewborn with vesicular rash. Tinea corporis (tinea faciei).Alberto Cohen-Abbo
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2000-07-01 - 4 citationsDiagnostic tests for poliovirus infection: a comparison of neutralization and immunofluorescence for the identification and typing of stool isolatesAlberto Cohen-Abbo, Barbara S. Culley, Edith C. Sannella, Peter F. Wright
Journal of Virological Methods. 1995-03-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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