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Puya Abbassi, DO, Neurology, San Jose, CA

PuyaAbbassiDO

Neurology San Jose, CA

Neurophysiology

Neurologist - Epileptologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Puya Abbassi is a Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist in San Jose, California and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He is also a medical educator and a clinical assistant professor (affiliated) at Stanford University School of Medicine

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2022 - 2023
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalChief Residency, Neurology, 2021 - 2022
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2018 - 2022
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
    College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificClass of 2018, DO, with Honors
  • UC Irvine
    UC IrvineMS, Biology, 2007 - 2010
  • UC Irvine
    UC IrvineBS, Biology, 2002 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2023 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State License 2022 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 2018 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Appleseed Resident Teaching Award Duke University Medical School, 2020-2021
  • Clinical Specialty Award in Neurology Western University of Health Sciences, 2018
  • Dr. Lawrence F. Gosenfeld Scholarship Western University of Health Sciences, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Progression of alternating hemiplegia of childhood-related focal epilepsy to electrical status epilepticus in sleep with reversible encephalopathy  
    Neupert, D., Abbassi, P., Prange, L., Mikati, M.A., Epileptic Disorders: International Epilepsy Journal with Videotape, 11/2021
  • Same-sex sexual behavior and pairing success in male budgerigars  
    Abbassi, P., Burley, N.T., Behavioral Ecology, 2012

Lectures

  • Medical School Lecture - Traumatic Brain Injuries 
    Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Motor Neuron Diseases 
    Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Seizures and Epilepsy 
    Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Press Mentions

  • Decision to BE FAST helps save stroke patient
    Decision to BE FAST helps save stroke patientDecember 4th, 2020
  • Resident Spotlight: Puya Abbassi, DO
    Resident Spotlight: Puya Abbassi, DOMay 19th, 2022

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
    Member
  • American Medical Association
    Member

Other Languages

  • Farsi