Abass Alavi, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Special Expertise
  • Brain Infections
  • Brain Tumors
  • Neurologic Imaging
  • PET Imaging-Brain
Admitting Hospital(s) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Nationally Ranked in 13 Specialties
High performing in 3 Specialties

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Nationally Ranked in 10 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Internal Medicine
1972
Nuclear Medicine
1973
Obtained Medical Degree From Iran
1964
Residency(ies)
Internal Medicine
Albert Einstein Med Ctr/Phila VA Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
1967 - 1969
Hematology
Hospital University Penn
Philadelphia, PA
1969 - 1970
Fellowship(s)
Nuclear Medicine
Hospital University Penn
Philadelphia, PA
1971 - 1973
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Radiology
University Pennsylvania
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