Overview
Dr. Abbas is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologist specializing in transplant. He works with living donors, deceased donors and highly sensitized transplant recipients. His clinical interests include caring for patients after kidney transplantation.|Dr. Abbas earned his medical degree from the Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. He then completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins University and Emory University. Dr. Abbas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and nephrology.|Outside the office, Dr. Abbas enjoys cycling and tennis.
His top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Fractured Spine, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Clinical Research
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GMC Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hashim Abbas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hashim Abbas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hashim Abbas by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hashim Abbas a top-rated expert for Calciphylaxis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hashim Abbas is classified as an Experienced expert for Calciphylaxis, 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. Hashim Abbas specialize in?
While Dr. Hashim Abbas is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Calciphylaxis, Fractured Spine, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Hashim Abbas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hashim Abbas has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Calciphylaxis. You can view a list of Dr. Hashim Abbas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hashim Abbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Hashim Abbas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CalciphylaxisDr. Abbas isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Abbas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Fractured SpineDr. Abbas isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Abbas isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Abbas isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.