Asim A. Abbasi

Asim A. Abbasi, M.D. serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester. He is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), providing specialized care in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, NY. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Dr. Abbasi focuses on acute pediatric emergency care with a commitment to family-centered approaches.

His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Evolutionary Biology from Northwestern University, followed by medical training at the University of Toledo (MD, 2006). Prior to medical school, he contributed to NIH research developing mouse models for cell cycle proteins. At the University of Rochester, he completed Pediatrics residency (2006-2009), Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship (2009-2012), and earned a Master's in Public Health through the Community and Preventative Medicine program.

Dr. Abbasi's professional expertise centers on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, integrating clinical practice with public health principles. His early molecular biology research has evolved toward optimizing emergency care systems for children, emphasizing patient safety and educational excellence in high-acuity settings.

His scholarly contributions include a 2003 publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on chromatin dynamics, though current work prioritizes clinical innovation in pediatric emergency care over basic science research.

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award (2014)
• Patient and Family-Centered Care Top Performer's Award (2012-2013)

As a Senior Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Abbasi actively mentors medical trainees in the Pediatric Emergency Department. He practices at Golisano Children's Hospital within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing pediatric emergency services through evidence-based protocols and family engagement.