Newaj M. Abdullah
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Newaj M. Abdullah, MD

Languages spoken: Bengali, English

  • Newaj Mohammad Abdullah, MD is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. Dr. Abdullah completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine and his fellowship in Chronic Pain Medicine at the University of Utah. Upon completing his fellowship, Dr. Abdullah joined the faculty at the University of Utah as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. In addition, Dr. Abdullah serves as the Assistant Director of the Wellness, Culture, Advocacy, Resiliency and Empowerment (WeCARE) Council within the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Abdullah is passionate about both clinical medicine and scholastic endeavors. He dedicates 60% of his time to clinical medicine and 40% of his time engaged in research. Dr. Abdullah’s research interest focuses on neuropathic pain and cancer pain in cancer survivors. Dr. Abdullah's research spans the entire spectrum of understanding the disease-modifying effects of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain and the utilization of transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain. Dr. Abdullah has developed extensive partnerships with other scholars nationally and internationally to further his research interest in these areas.

    Specialties

    • Anesthesiology

    Board Certification

    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 149 reviews )

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    November 22, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Abdullah is empathetic and knowledgeable. He strives to relieve pain. Great doctor.

    November 20, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I am so fortunate to have Dr Abdullah for my physician. He is very attentive and professional!

    October 31, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Always awesome!!!

    October 20, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Abdullah is knowledgeable, approachable, takes time to listen. 10/10 would recommend.

    October 20, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Abdullah is and has always practices the highest professional standards, as does his staff and all the persons working with him - I have complete faith in this kind and gentle man.

    October 19, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Abdullah is very good at explaining procedures and along with them the good and the bad that comes with the procedure. His team is equal to him. I'm sure they are following his example. Great Doctor!

    October 09, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Dr. Abdullah is very kind and personable. He explains things thoroughly and makes sure that I understand everything. He listens to me and values my input.

    September 29, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    I like that he cares about what I need, and he works hard to make me feel better

    September 18, 2024
    PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

    Finally a doctor that cares about his patients

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  • Newaj Mohammad Abdullah, MD is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. Dr. Abdullah completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine and his fellowship in Chronic Pain Medicine at the University of Utah. Upon completing his fellowship, Dr. Abdullah joined the faculty at the University of Utah as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. In addition, Dr. Abdullah serves as the Assistant Director of the Wellness, Culture, Advocacy, Resiliency and Empowerment (WeCARE) Council within the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Abdullah is passionate about both clinical medicine and scholastic endeavors. He dedicates 60% of his time to clinical medicine and 40% of his time engaged in research. Dr. Abdullah’s research interest focuses on neuropathic pain and cancer pain in cancer survivors. Dr. Abdullah's research spans the entire spectrum of understanding the disease-modifying effects of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain and the utilization of transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain. Dr. Abdullah has developed extensive partnerships with other scholars nationally and internationally to further his research interest in these areas.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Residency Anesthesiology - Baylor College of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Anesthesiology - Baylor College of Medicine Resident
    Residency Urology - Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Minimally Invasive Surgery - Wayne State University School of Medicine Clinical Research Fellow
    Professional Medical Medicine - Wayne State University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering - University of Michigan College of Pharmacy College of Engineering B.S.E.
    Undergraduate Chemical Engineering - Stanford University B.S.E.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gish B, Langford B, Sobey C, Singh C, Abdullah N, Walker J, Gray H, Hagedorn J, Ghosh P, Patel K, Deer T (2023). Neuromodulation for the management of chronic pelvic pain syndromes: A systematic review. Pain Pract.
    2. Abdullah N, Sindt JE, Whittle J, Anderson JS, Odell DW, Mahan M, Brogan SE (2023). Impact of neuromodulation on opioid use, adjunct medication use, and pain control in cancer-related pain: a retrospective case series. Pain Med. 2023 Jul 5;24(7):903-906. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnad001. PMID: ; PMCID: PMC10321759. Pain Med, 24(7), 903-906.
    3. Abdullah NM, Jenkinson RH, Deer TR, Hagedorn, JM (2023). Treatment of chest wall pain syndrome from oncologic etiology of with neuromodulation: A narrative review. Interventional Pain Medicine, 2(2), 100225.
    4. Sayed D, Naidu RK, Patel KV, Strand NH, Mehta P, Lam CM, Tieppo Francio V, Sheth S, Giuffrida A, Durkin B, Khatri N, Vodapally S, James CO, Westerhaus BD, Rupp A, Abdullah NM, Amirdelfan K, Petersen EA, Beall DP, Deer TR (2022). Best Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vertebrogenic Pain with Basivertebral Nerve Ablation from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. J Pain Res, 14(15), 2801-2819.
    5. Hagedorn JM, Engle AM, George TK, Karri J, Abdullah N, Ovrom E, Bocanegra-Becerra JE, DSouza RS (2022). An overview of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Diagnosis and treatment advancements. Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 188(109928).
    6. Abdullah N, Muir C, Eldrige JS, Pingree MJ, Hagedorn JM (2019). Peri-procedural Management of Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators in Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation: A Case Report and Manufacturer-Specific Recommendations. Pain Pract, 20(4), 405-411. (Read full article)
    7. Abdullah N, Rahbar H, Barod R, Dalela D, Larson J, Johnson M, Mass A, Zargar H, Kaouk J, Allaf M, Bhayani S, Stifelman M, Rogers C (2016). Use of the Satinsky clamp for hilar clamping during robotic partial nephrectomy: indications, technique, and multi-center outcomes. J Robot Surg, 11(1), 47-51. (Read full article)
    8. Abdullah N, Rahbar H, Barod R, Dalela D, Larson J, Johnson M, Mass A, Zargar H, Allaf M, Bhayani S, Stifelman M, Kaouk J, Rogers C (2016). Multicentre outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy after major open abdominal surgery. BJU Int, 118(2), 298-301. (Read full article)
    9. Abdullah N, Dalela D, Barod R, Larson J, Johnson M, Mass A, Zargar H, Allaf M, Bhayani S, Stifelman M, Kaouk J, Rogers C (2015). Robotic partial nephrectomy for renal tumours in obese patients: Perioperative outcomes in a multi-institutional analysis. Can Urol Assoc J, 9(11-12), E859-62. (Read full article)
    10. Obi AT, Pannucci CJ, Nackashi A, Abdullah N, Alvarez R, Bahl V, Wakefield TW, Henke PK (2015). Validation of the Caprini Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Model in Critically Ill Surgical Patients. JAMA Surg, 150(10), 941-8. (Read full article)
    11. Abdullah NM, Lakshmanan Y (2014). We can rebuild it: reconstructive solutions for structural urologic diseases. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis, 22(4), 320-4. (Read full article)
    12. Sood A, Abdullah N, Abdollah F, Abouljoud MS, Trihn QD, Menon M, Sammon JD (2015). Nationwide Incidence of Kidney Transplantation–Resolved and Persistent Racial Disparities: Analysis of the United Network of Organ Sharing Data Registry 1998-2011. JAMA Intern Med, 175(10), 1716-8.
    13. Pannucci CJ, Obi A, Alvarez R, Abdullah N, Nackashi A, Hu HM, Bahl V, Henke PK (2014). Inadequate venous thromboembolism risk stratification predicts venous thromboembolic events in surgical intensive care unit patients. J Am Coll Surg, 218(5), 898-904. (Read full article)
    14. Obi AT, Alvarez R, Pannucci C, Shipra A, Nackashi A, Abdullah N, Bahl V, Naplitano L, Wakefield TW, Henke PK (2013). Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Scoring in the Critically Ill: The Impact of Misclassification. J Vasc Surg, 57(5), 74S-5S.
    15. Abdullah NM, Kachman M, Walker A, Hawley AE, Wrobleski SK, Myers DD, Strahler JR, Andrews PC, Michailidis GC, Ramacciotti E, Henke PK, Wakefield TW (2008). Microparticle surface protein are associated with experimental venous thrombosis: a preliminary study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost, 15(2), 201-8. (Read full article)
    16. Abdullah NM, Rosania GR, Shedden K (2009). Selective targeting of tumorigenic cancer cell lines by microtubule inhibitors. PLoS One, 4(2), e4470. (Read full article)