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Rafat Abbasi, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Washington, DC

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Washington, DC

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Physician partner @ Columbia Fertility Associates

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  • Office

    2440 M St NW
    Washington, DC 20037
    Phone+1 202-293-6066

Summary

  • Dr. Rafat Abbasi is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Bethesda, MD. She received her medical degree from Liaquat Medical College Sind and has been in practice 48 years. She specializes in reproductive endocrinology & infertility and is experienced in assistive reproductive technologies, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and reproductive immunology.

Education & Training

  • St Joseph Hospital
    St Joseph HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1977 - 1981
  • Liaquat Medical College Sind
    Liaquat Medical College SindClass of 1970, MBBS, Third in graduating class.
  • University of Cambridge
    University of CambridgeNo Degree, General Certificate of Education (O Level)
  • St. Joseph's College
    St. Joseph's CollegeB.S.

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1979 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1983 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1978 - 2004
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1987 - 2001
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Top Doctors:Washington-Baltimore Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Use of multiple Y chromosome specific probes in elucidation of a Y;15 translocation  
    Meck J, George J, Abbasi R, Blancato J, Amer J of Hum Genetics Abstract supplement, 1/1/1991
  • Hormonal parameters associated with poor pregnancy outcome in patients with elevated progesterone levels  
    Abbasi R, Berkowitz A, Kubovcik M, DiMAttina M, AFS Abstract Supplement, 1/1/1990
  • The inhibition of the acrosome reaction (AR) by antisperm antibodies is an early event during the in vitro incubation of human sperm  
    Liu J, Fitzgerald L, Abbasi R, Berkowitz A, DiMAttina M, AFS Abstract Supplement, 1/1/1990
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Live Births after Human Oocyte Vitrification with Cryoloop. Preliminary Report.
    Sun S, Bartholome W, Abbasi R, Butler M, sacks P, Rifka S, ASRM, 1/1/2006

Lectures

  • Total Estrogen and Progesterone concentration in patients with Luteal Phase Defect. 
    1/1/1986
  • Acute pancreatitis and primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy: treatment of hyper-calcemia with magnesium sulfate. 
    1/1/1986
  • Effect of hemodialysis on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in women with chronic renal failure. 
    1/1/1986
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