Specialties
- Anesthesiology
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pain
Board Certification
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American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Abdullah as caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable, saying he listens attentively and treats them with kindness. Many note he provides clear, thorough explanations of conditions, treatment options, and procedures so they understand and can participate in decisions. Reviewers also praise his calming manner and supportive team, reporting better pain management and improved quality of life under his care.
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Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Anesthesiology
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Pain Medicine)
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Education history
| Fellowship | Chronic Pain - University of Utah School of Medicine | Clinical Fellow |
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| 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
- DSouza RS, Her YF, Hussain N, Karri J, Schatman ME, Calodney AK, Lam C, Buchheit T, Boettcher BJ, Chang Chien GC, Pritzlaff SG, Johnson S, Epstein MH, Kubrova E, Ramadan ME, Moreira AM, Vardhan S, Eshraghi Y, Javed S, Abdullah NM, Christo PJ, Diwan S, Hassett LC, Sayed D, Deer TR (2024). Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Consensus Report from a Multispecialty Working Group. J Pain Res, 17, 2951-3001.
- Federman DG, Dardik A, Shapshak D, Ueno CM, Masterson L, HopfHW, Abdullah NM, Junkins SR, Mostow EN (2024). Would Healing Society 2023 Update on Guideline for Arterial Ulcers. Wound Repair Regen, 32(5), 619-629.
- Sayed D, Deer TR, Hagedorn JM, Sayed A, DSouza RS, Lam CM, Khatri N, Hussaini Z, Pritzlaff SG, Abdullah NM, Tieppo Francio V, Falowski SM, Ibrahim YM, Malinowski MN, Budwany RR, Strand NH, Sochacki KM, Shah A, Dunn TM, Nasseri M, Lee DW, Kapural L, Bedder MD, Petersen EA, Amirdelfan K, Schatman ME, Grider JS (2024). A Systematic Guideline by the ASPN Workgroup on the Evidence, Education, and Treatment Algorithm for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: SWEET. J Pain Res, 17, 1461-1501.
- Chen AS, Leet JG, Schneider B, Teramoto M, Abdullah NM, McCormick ZL (2024). Physician turnover rates and job stability in interventional spine and pain practices: Results of an IPSIS survey study. Interventional Pain Medicine, 3(1), 100392.
- 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, 24(2), 321-340.
- 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, 24(7), 903-906.
- 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.
- Abdullah NM, Jenkinson RH, Deer TR, Hagedorn JM (2023). Treatment of chest wall pain syndrome from oncologic etiology with neuromodulation: A narrative review. Interventional Pain Medicine, 2(2), 100255.
- Sayed D, Naidu RK, Patel KV, Strand NH, Mehta P, Lam CM, Tieppo Francio V, Sheth S, Giuffrida A, Durkin B, Khatri N, 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.
- 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, 15, 2801-2819.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Abdullah NM, Lakshmanan Y (2014). We can rebuild it: reconstructive solutions for structural urologic diseases. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis, 22(4), 320-4.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Abdullah NM, Rosania GR, Shedden K (2009). Selective targeting of tumorigenic cancer cell lines by microtubule inhibitors. PLoS One, 4(2), e4470.
Book Chapter
- Abdullah NM, Nikolaidis MA, Den Y (2021). Benefits of Optimum Pain Control in the Ambulatory Surgery Centers. In Rajput K., Vadivelu N., Kaye AD, Shah RV (Eds.), Pain Control in Academic and Non- Academic Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Springer Nature.
- Abdullah NM, Shah K (2021). Interventional Therapies of Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain in Male. In Pak DJ, Yong RJ, Shah KB (Eds.), Interventional Management of Chronic Visceral Pain (1st Edition, pp. 37-46). Elsevier.
- Abdullah NM, ShaH K (2021). Management of Inguinal Pain after Hernia Repair: Interventional Approach. In Pak DJ, Yong RJ, Shah KB (Eds.), Interventional Management of Chronic Visceral Pain (1st Edition, pp. 63-72). Elsevier.
- Abdullah NM (2016). Long-term Oncological Outcome of Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy. In Davis JW (Ed.), Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Beyond the Learning Curve. Springer International.
Wonderful doctor!!!
He took the time to fully explain f my treatment options which allowed me to make a good choice for mr
Dr. Abdullah was very thorough in his original examination and was friendly and seemed knowledgeable when doing the shot in the back. I showed some concerns about pain, etc and he calmed those fears and spoke to me like an equal and not down to me. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Abdullah is very concerned with my quality of life and does everything he can to support my health needs.
I can't express gratitude enough for Dr. Abdullah.
A very good Doctor for my pain management
Great doctor who is kind and compassionate.
My pain level was through the roof. Thanks to Dr Abdullah I am feeling so much better. His concern and professional service is way beyond a 10++++
I highly recommend Dr Abdullah. He takes the time to listen and explain and is kind, caring and considerate.
Dr Abdullah is extremely knowledge and caring Doctor. I highly recommend him!
The doctor was always concerned about my health and from the beginning found ways to make me feel good, and truly his courtesy, respect, professionalism, and dedication were excellent. [TRANSLATED]
He's the best
Dr Abdullah is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. He is also a warm friendly person. I give him the highest recommendation.
I've been Dr Abdullah's patient for over a year now. He's amazing in his care and concern for my pain management on a scale of one to ten I give him a 10+++++
Dr. Abdullah is compassionate and highly know about many conditions and the pain treatments needed to address those conditions. He is a lifesaver and highly respected.
One of the best!!!!
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Dr Abdullah is an amazing doctor! He is sympathetic about my pain and listen carefully about my symptoms! He brings me comfort through procedures. I give him 100++ stars
What a kind and caring doctor'I would recommend him to anyone needing help with chronic pain
Dr Abdullah explains his approach to your care in a thorough manner and takes time to answer your questions completely.
He is a very professional and compassionate person
Very caring and informative
Excellent clinician with a kind manner and genuine interest in addressing my pain management.
Dr Abdullah is the best!
I definitely recommend Dr. Abdullah to all who need care with pain.
I could not recommend consulting with Dr. Abdullah more forcefully or highly.
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You can copy my previous statement. Dr Abdullah is superb.
Very good doctor, highly recommended
DR Abdullah is detail oriented, kind and takes his time to explain his recommendations. He includes you in the decision making process and addresses all of your questions. His manner is professional, thorough and calming.
He is the only reason at this point that I am staying with UofU Healthcare.
Dr. Abdullah is amazing. He cares about his patients and their concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
There aren't superlatives adequate to describe the positive care I receive from Dr Abdullah! He's so attentive and, most importantly, critical in the treatment of my back pain. I could not function without him.
He is a wonderful, knowledgeable and caring doctor
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I appreciate Dr. Abdullah so much. He's invested in my care and includes me in decisions. He's a wonderful doctor and lovely person. Thank you so much!
I was very happy with him and the time he took telling me everything i should know about my surgery. Easy to talk to.
He is a very caring and knowledgeable Doctor. I appreciate hes care very much
remarkable care and expertise from dr. Abdullah and team.
He's a great Dr., He is always happy and I enjoy my visits with him.
Dr Abdullah is amazing. He really cares about you and takes time to explain things. He is kind, sweet and listens carefully. Highly recommend him if you need a pain management doctor.
Dr Abdullah is so wonderful. The fellow who did my procedure was very rough, and Dr A walked her through it.
I would recommend doctor Newaj Mohammad Abdullah, MD to anyone for treatment at the Pain Clinic at the University of Utah. He is wonderful in every way.
Wonderful doctor! He absolutely cares about his patients. I have two procedures done in the pain clinic all the time and it helps so much with my chronic pain to where I'm not just surviving, I actually get to live a bit. Very warm, very kind and friendly.
I have never had a better pain doctor as Newaj Mohammad Abdullah, MD. He deals with my pain issues as well as psychological issues in an A+ manner, and so kindly.
Very caring and professional at all levels. I loved working with him.
Great doctor. Caring, and very thorough with explanations and expected outcomes of a procedure.
You cannot go wrong by choosing this fine professional.
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Very kind nice very informative and knows what he is doing he is a very good doctor
Dr Mohammad was so great, he explained things and showed me details on my imaging that made sense
Awesome!!
He is the perfect doctor
Dr. Newaj Mohammad Abdullah, MD is the absolute best pain doctor I've ever had. His suggestions about my pills and pain were amazing. I am off almost completely the bad tramadol sterioids he suggested I discontinue unless I really needed them. I find I don't need them. What a revelation.
Dr Abdullah is the nicest doctor I have ever had.
Great care and politeness during all parts of the procedure, check-in, release, and during the operation, an ablation.
The best doctor I've ever had very caring and listens and tries to do everything he can for you. He's the best doc I've ever had.
Very caring and easy to understand
The doctor was especially nice with a smile and greeting and shook my hand. He spoke slowly and clearly so I could understand and asked me if I understood. I did. He was super, excellent, in my opinion. I'm so glad I got him as my pain doctor.
I always feel great after the care he gives me, I always tell everyone how much I appreciate him taking care of me
I have never known a more knowledgeable and compassionate doctor.
Dr Abdullah is a very kind physician who cares about his patients well being. He work very hard to improve the health of me as his patient.
Appreciation for Doctor Abdullah, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for my doctor, Dr. Abdullah. Dr. Abdullah has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of knowledge and expertise in the medical field. His passion for patient care is evident in every interaction, and he truly goes above and beyond to ensure that I am well-informed and comfortable with my treatment options. What sets him apart is his collaborative approach to medical care. He values my input and actively involves me in discussions regarding my health and treatment plans. This partnership has not only empowered me but has also fostered a strong sense of trust between us. Moreover, Dr. Abdullah is an outstanding problem solver. He approaches challenges with a clear, analytical mindset, always seeking the best solutions tailored to my specific needs. I feel incredibly fortunate to have him as my doctor. His dedication to his patients and his unwavering commitment to excellence. [NAME REMOVED
Dr Abdullah is a caring and wonderful Dr. He, and his staff, are supportive, attentive listeners, and care about me and returning to a healthier life. i have never before experienced this kind of care.
Dr Abdullah is the best doctor I've ever had very caring and compassionate listen to your needs I've been fighting this for 6 years and he's the only doctor that will listen and take care of me he's the best doctor ever I recommend them to everybody thank you doc
Dr Abdullah is a wonderful Dr. He is so thorough....makes sure I understand his ideas and plans for me. He listens, he is kind and supportive cares about my wellbeing.
Dr. Abdullah is a cheerful, joyful person and very easy to approach for health answers. He spreads his cheer and I will miss not needing to see him again.
Dr. Abdullah is fantastic. He's calm, he listens, and offers good solutions. I've enjoyed working with him for my medical issues.
Dr. Abdullah is empathetic and knowledgeable. He strives to relieve pain. Great doctor.
I am so fortunate to have Dr Abdullah for my physician. He is very attentive and professional!
Always awesome!!!
Dr. Abdullah is knowledgeable, approachable, takes time to listen. 10/10 would recommend.
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.
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!
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.
I like that he cares about what I need, and he works hard to make me feel better
Finally a doctor that cares about his patients