Abdul Sattar Abbasi MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1045 Atlantic Avenue 611 Long Beach California, 90813About
Dr. Abdul Abbasi is a cardiologist practicing in Long Beach, California. Dr. Abbasi specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Abbasi also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
King Edward Medical College
Lahore
Pakistan
University of California
Punjab Medical College 1957
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine -
- Director, Heart Failure Clinic, St. Mary Medical Center -
Awards
- Best Teacher of the Year, St. Mary Medical Center.
- Invited International speaker on Echocardiography.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Liaquat Medical College, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Medical Center.Chicago. (Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Heart Association
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Physicians and American College of Cardiology.
Articles and Publications
- 30 Articles and a Text Book on Echocardiography.
What do you attribute your success to?
My Dad, who was a Surgeon, and taught me compassion and humility. Making my Patients Feel comfortabe and having a Passion for Teaching.
Areas of research
Echocadiography
Philanthropic Initiatives
Supporting primary and secondary education in Pakistan, through Pakistan Human Development Fund.
www.phdf.pk
Teaching and speaking
30 years of Teacing at St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, Ca
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Hawaii
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Tennis, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Areas of research
Echocadiography
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