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Abraham Abdemur, MD

Miami,FL

Summary

Business-oriented Medical Director offering 18 years of experience in the healthcare field. Accomplished in growing practice year-over-year through effective business development and marketing strategies. Successful in building strong relationships with patients, staff and local healthcare partners. Proficient in conducting and sharing results of complex research.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Director/Owner

Infusion Centers of Florida
09.2017 - 02.2023
  • Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
  • Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
  • Reviewed material used by medical team as part of Medical Review Board standards.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs.
  • Implemented innovative technologies to streamline workflows and improve overall patient experience.
  • Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
  • Created effective marketing plans to attract new patients to practice.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for equipment and materials used in patient care.
  • Worked with research and pharmaceutical organizations to conduct clinical trials.
  • Established partnerships with external organizations, promoting collaboration on shared health initiatives.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

Fellow/Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Miami School of Medicine
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Participated in research projects, contributing to the advancement of general surgery knowledge within the field.
  • Presented research results at national and international conferences, fostering professional relationships and collaborations.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
  • Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex research questions from various perspectives.
  • Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of national and international research.
  • Managed complex databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility of critical information.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, establishing expertise in the field.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
  • Leveraged advanced statistical techniques to analyze large datasets, uncovering trends and correlations relevant to the research objectives.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing surgical outcomes data and implementing changes as needed to continuously improve patient care.
  • Participated in regular journal clubs to critically review literature on latest advancements in general surgery techniques.
  • Performed efficient post-operative patient follow-ups to monitor healing progress and address any concerns promptly.
  • Presented cases at weekly morbidity and mortality conferences, facilitating discussions on best practices and areas for improvement.
  • Stayed current with emerging trends in general surgery through continued education, attending workshops, conferences, and seminars regularly.

Resident/Research/ Fellow

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • Assisted in complex surgeries, consistently adhering to strict safety protocols and surgical guidelines.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing surgical outcomes data and implementing changes as needed to continuously improve patient care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes for patients.
  • Participated in regular journal clubs to critically review literature on latest advancements in general surgery techniques.
  • Performed efficient post-operative patient follow-ups to monitor healing progress and address any concerns promptly.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively by prioritizing tasks during emergency surgeries or unexpected complications.
  • Presented cases at weekly morbidity and mortality conferences, facilitating discussions on best practices and areas for improvement.
  • Stayed current with emerging trends in general surgery through continued education, attending workshops, conferences, and seminars regularly.
  • Participated in research projects, contributing to the advancement of general surgery knowledge within the field.
  • Presented research results at national and international conferences, fostering professional relationships and collaborations.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
  • Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex research questions from various perspectives.
  • Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of national and international research.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

St. Matthew's University
Cayman Islands
2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St. Thomas University
Miami, FL
2001

Skills

Strategic Planning

Practice Management

Direct Patient Care

Clinical Research

Business Development

Staff Development

Clinical Quality Improvement

Records Management

Accomplishments

  • ACS 21st Annual Fellow, Resident & Medical Student Surgical Research Forum Paper Presentations 2nd place winner.


Additional Information

Publications

· Abdemur,A., Gianos,M., Rosenthal,R. Understanding the Mechanisms of Action of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Obesity.. Bariatric Times. 2011 May; 8(5): 3. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Sucandy,I., Rosenthal,R.. Reasons, prevalence and predictive value of low oxygen saturation in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for morbid obesity.. Obesity Surgery. 2011 May; 35(5): 8. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A.,Bellorin,O.,Rosenthal,R.. LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY AS A STEP APPROACH FOR MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENTS

· Abdemur,A.,Bellorin,O.,Rosenthal,R.. LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY AS A STEP APPROACH FOR MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENTS WITH EARLY STAGE MALIGNANCIES REQUIRING A FINAL CURATIVE PROCEDURE. Surgery for Obsetiy and Related Diseases.. 2010 Mar; 10(45): 16. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A.,Bellorin,O.,Rosenthal,R.. Understanding the Significance, Reasons and Patterns of Abnormal Vital Signs after Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity. Obesity Surgery.. 2010 Oct; 10.1007(7): 221-0. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A.,Berho,M., Rosenthal,R.. Morphology, Localization, and Patterns of Ghrelin-Producing Cells in Stomachs of a Morbidly Obese Population. Obesity Surgery.. 2012 Oct; 12(00144R1): 17. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A.,Fendrich,I., Rosenthal,R.. Laparoscopic Conversion of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy to Gastric Bypass for Intractable Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.. 2011 Jul; 1322(2745): 1. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,Abraham.. The Surgeons Lounge.. General Surgery News.. 2009 Oct; 36(11): 3. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Ampudia,C., Rosenthal,R.. Single step laparoscopic conversion of failed LAGB to sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-Y- Gastric Bypass. Technique and short term outcomes.. Obesity Surgery. 2013 Aug; Publication Status: Provisional Accepted.

· Abdemur,A., Betancourt, A., Rosenthal, R.. Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients Infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Obesity Surgery. Obesity Surgery. 2013 Sep; Publication Status:

· Abdemur,A., Dip, F., Rosenthal, R.. Role and limitations of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Near Infrared Fluorescent Cholangiography. A Comparative Study with Conventional Fluoroscopic Cholangiogram in 100 Consecutive Patients. Surgical

Endoscopy. 2013 Oct; Publication Status: Provisional Accepted.

· Abdemur,A., Dip,F., Rosenthal. INFRARED ADRENAL CONTOURING IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND FEASIBILITY. Surgical Endoscopy. 2013 Nov; Publication Status: Provisional Accepted.

· Abdemur,A., Park,S., Rosenthal,R.. The foregut theory as a possible mechanism of action for the remission of type 2 diabetes in low Body mass index patients undergoing subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.. SOARD. 2013 Sep; Publication Status: In-Press.

· Abdemur,A., Rosenthal,R.. Prevalence and Implications of Cigarette Smoking in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric. Obesity Surgery. 2013 Aug; Publication Status: Provisional Accepted.

· Abdemur,A., Rivero, H., Rosenthal,R.. (2012). Diagnosis and treatment of Dumping Syndrome after Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity.. In Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG, FASGE (Ed.) (Ed.), Bariatric Endoscopy (pp. 70-73). Boston,MA: Boston, MA. Springer.

· Abdemur,A., Bellorin,O., Roenthal,R.. (2011, January 1). Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy with E-J Anastomosis as a Treatment Option for Eroded Nonadjustable Gastric Band. American College of Surgeons Video Anthology: Bariatric Surgery Volume II:

Management of Bariatric Surgery Complications. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Bellorin,O., Rosenthal,R.. (2010, October 3). Management of Bariatric Surgery Complications Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy with E-J Anastomosis as a Treatment Option for Eroded Nonadjustable Gastric Band. ACS Video Anthologies. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Bellorin,O., Rosenthal,R.. (2011, January 1). Conversion of a Previously Reversed Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to a Sleeve Gastrectomy. American College of Surgeons Video Anthology: Bariatric Surgery Volume II: Management of Bariatric Surgery

Complications. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Higa,G., Rosenthal,R.. (2012, March 3). Laparoscopic Lysis Of Adhesions And Redo Of Gastrojejunostomy After Gastric Bypass. SAGES 2012 Bonus Video.. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Marin, P., Rosenthal,R.. (2013, September 26). Lap. Resection Of A Gastric Gist After Previous Partial Gastrectomy And Billroth II Reconstruction. SAGES Video Library. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur,A., Marin,P., Rosenthal,R.. (2013, September 26). Laparoscopic Management Of Operative Vena Cava Injury In Revisional Bariatric Surgery. SAGES 2012 Video Library. Publication Status: Published.

· Abdemur, A., Ampudia,C., Rosenthal, R.. (2013). Reasons and Outcomes of Conversion for Failed Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Poster presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur,A., Bellorin, O., Rosenthal,R.. (2010). INDICATIONS, COMPLICATIONS AND LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF REMNANT GASTRECTOMY FOR GASTRO-GASTRIC FISTULA (GGF) AFTER DIVIDED ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS FOR MORBID OBESITY.. Poster

Presented at: SAGES; Landover, MD.

· Abdemur,A., Betancourt,A., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients Infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Poster of Distinction). Poster presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur,A., Court, I., Rosenthal,R.. (2010). PATTERNS OF GHRELIN PRODUCING CELLS DISTRIBUTION AND NUMBER IN A MORBIDLY OBESE POPULATION.. Poster presented at: ASMBS; Las Vegas, NV.

· Abdemur,A., Dip,F., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). Prevalence and Implications of Cigarette Smoking in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery (Poster of Distinction). Poster presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur,A., Dip,F., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). INFRARED ADRENAL CONTOURING IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND FEASIBILITY. Poster presented at: Argentina Surgical Congress; Buenos Aires, Argentina.

· Abdemur,A., Garcia,A., Rosenthal,R.. (2011). NEW SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE FOR CLOSURE OF HIATAL HERNIAS USING QUILL. Poster Presented at: SAGES; San Antonio, TX.

· Abdemur,A., Park,S.,Rosenthal,R.. (2013). Iron and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia After Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Roux-en-Y Gastric

· Abdemur,A., Park,S.,Rosenthal,R.. (2013). Iron and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia After Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a meta-analysis.. Poster presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur, A., Amnian, A., Schauer, P., Rosenthal, R.. (2013). Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Oral Presentation presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur, A., Betancourt, A,. Rosenthal, R.. (2013). Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients Infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Oral Presentation presented at: ASMBS; Atlanta, GA.

· Abdemur,A.. (2010). Morphology, Localization, and Patterns of Ghrelin-Producing Cells in Stomachs of a Morbidly Obese Population (3rd Place Winner).. Oral Presentation presented at: ACS 21st Annual Fellow,Resident&Medical Student Surgical Forum; Miami Beach,FL.

· Abdemur,A., Bellorin, O., Rosenthal, R.. (2010). Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy with E-J Anastomosis as a Treatment Option for Eroded Nonadjustable Gastric Band.. Oral Presentation presented at: American College of Surgeons; Washington D.C., VA.

· Abdemur,A., Dip, F., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). Fluorescences guided surgery: ICG. Near Infrared Fluorescent Cholangiography. Oral presentation presented at: Israel Surgical Congress; Israel, Israel.

· Abdemur,A., Esquivel,C., Rosenthal, R.. (2012). Conversion Laparoscopica de Funduplicatura de Nissen a Bypass Gastrico en De Roux en Un Paciente Morbido con Erge y Pnuemonia por Aspiracion. Oral Presentation presented at: Congreso Argentino de Cirugia; Beuno

Aires, Argentina.

· Abdemur,A., Gianos,M., Rosenthal,R.. (2011). PREVALENCE AND REASONS FOR MORTALITY AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY.. Oral presentation presented at: John Halverson Young Investigator Award, Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Bariatric Fellow Award; Weston,FL.

· Abdemur,A., Higa, G., Rosenthal, R.. (2011). Laparoscopic Conversion of Billroth I to Roux-en-Y Gastrojejunostomy for Bile Reflux Gastritis and Chronic Outlet Obstruction. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; San Antonio, TX.

· Abdemur,A., Higa, G., Rosenthal, R.. (2011). Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Duodenojejunal Bypass for Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome.. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; San Antonio, TX.

· Abdemur,A., Marin, P., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF GASTRIC BYPASS POUCH STRICTURE AFTER PARAESOPHAGEAL HERNIA REPAIR WITH MESH.. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; Baltimore, MD.

· Abdemur,A., Marin,P., Rosenthal, R.. (2013). LAPAROSCOPIC RESECTION OF A GASTRIC GIST AFTER PREVIOUS PARTIAL GASTRECTOMY AND BILLROTH II RECONSTRUCTION. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; Balitmore, MD.

· Abdemur,A., Marin,P., Rosenthal,R.. (2013). LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIVE VENA CAVA INJURY IN REVISIONAL BARIATRIC SURGERY. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; Baltimore, MD.

· Abdemur,A., Poggi, L., Rosenthal,R.. (2011). Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Revision: Pouch and Anastomosis Trimming. Oral Presentation Presented at: American College of Surgeons; San Francisco, CA.

· Abdemur,A., Soto, F., Rosenthal,R.. (2011). Laparoscopic Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to RYGB as a Treatment Option for Chronic Staple Line Disruption After Sleeve Gastrectomy. Oral Presentation presented at: SAGES; San Antonio, TX.

· Abdemur,A., Szomstein,S., Rosenthal,R.. (2011). Laparoscopic Revision of Recurrent Hiatal Hernia and Conversion to Gastric Bypass as a Treatment Option for Morbid Obesity and Intractable Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Oral Presentation presented at: American

College of Surgeons; San Francisco, CA.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Director/Owner

Infusion Centers of Florida
09.2017 - 02.2023

Fellow/Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Miami School of Medicine
05.2015 - 07.2017

Resident/Research/ Fellow

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2010 - 05.2015

M.D. - Medicine

St. Matthew's University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St. Thomas University

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