Emily Abbott

Emily Abbott serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, with clinical responsibilities spanning Keck Hospital's acute care units and hospital-based outpatient clinics. Her work focuses on specialized rehabilitation for high-acuity cardiovascular and pulmonary populations.

Her educational credentials include:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 2021
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, 2018

Dr. Abbott maintains active clinical engagement in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, with particular expertise in managing patients throughout the lung transplant continuum. Her practice integrates evidence-based interventions for complex cardiopulmonary conditions within multidisciplinary hospital settings.

She contributes significantly to institutional care protocols through her membership on the lung transplant selection committee, collaborating closely with pulmonary specialists to optimize peri-transplant rehabilitation pathways and long-term patient outcomes.