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Reza Askari, MD, General Surgery, Boston, MA

Reza Askari MD

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care


Assistant Professor of Surgery Director Surgical Intensive Care Unit Director, SICU & ACS Fellowship Director, Surgery Clerkship, Harvard Medical School Associate Trauma Director, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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  • 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

  • Phone+1 617-732-7715

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Summary

  • Dr. Reza Askari is a general surgeon based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. He completed his medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and further specialized with a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Askari is experienced in trauma and surgical critical care, medical education, general and gastrointestinal surgery, and burn management. He has contributed multiple publications to prominent journals such as The American Surgeon and The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Additionally, he has participated in clinical trials, including a Phase III study on necrotizing soft tissue infections. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds the honor of being a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha society.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2004 - 2005
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2003 - 2004
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
    American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • alpha omega alpha
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Novel Method Suggests Global Superiority of Short-Duration Antibiotics for Intra-Abdominal Infections  
    Nicholas Namias, Kaysie L Banton, Jeffrey A Claridge, Joseph Cuschieri, Raul Coimbra, Reza Askari, E Patchen Dellinger, Clinical Infectious Diseases

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Press Mentions

  • After Abdominal Injuries like David Ortiz’s, Infections Are the Big Worry, Doctors Say
    After Abdominal Injuries like David Ortiz’s, Infections Are the Big Worry, Doctors SayJune 11th, 2019

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