Overview
Alain Abdo is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
Dr. Abdo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
9105 Franklin Square Dr Ste 305, Baltimore, MD 21237
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD, FACP, FTOS, is now an adjunct professor of gastroenterology and general internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Since 2019, he has also been a professor (and chair from 2019 to 2024) of Nutrition and Food Studies in the College of Public Health at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. In his research, Dr. Cheskin studies the effectiveness of various lifestyle and dietary changes in weight loss and weight maintenance. He has experience in the design and implementation of controlled clinical trials and laboratory studies of different dietary techniques, as well as individual and community-based interventions, including those targeting underserved residents of inner-city and suburban Baltimore. His background and experience are broad, ranging from basic science work on dopamine genetics to efforts aimed at preventing childhood obesity through systems-focused studies of the effects of policies and the built environment. Most recently, he has been studying health risk factors among young adult college students and the utility of mHealth in positively influencing diet and weight control. He has written approximately 250 peer-reviewed publications and 9 books and is frequently cited in the media on issues related to obesity, nutrition, and dieting. Dr. Cheskin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Malnutrition, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheskin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alain Abdo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alain Abdo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alain Abdo by calling their office at 443-777-1158. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alain Abdo a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alain Abdo is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alain Abdo specialize in?
While Dr. Alain Abdo is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Alain Abdo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alain Abdo has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Alain Abdo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alain Abdo accept my insurance?
Dr. Alain Abdo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-777-1158 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- GastrectomyDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.