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Basem Abdeen, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine hospitalist who attended the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman and completed a medical student rotation at Baylor College of Medicine. After earning his medical degree in 2001, he completed the Internal Medicine residency program of the University of Missouri at Columbia Medical School in 2007. Dr. Abdeen joined Kelsey-Seybold in October 2024.

Moved to practice medicine by his strong desire to help others and make a tangible difference in their lives, Dr. Abdeen provides personal, compassionate care for acutely ill hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist for adults, he has clinical interests that center on the acute management of hospitalized patients with complex chronic conditions. He is also dedicated to ensuring smooth transitions of care and constantly working on improving patient safety and quality outcomes within the hospital setting. Dr. Abdeen’s favorite part of medicine is gaining the satisfaction of helping patients feel better.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: October 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

Mercy Hospital dignity, excellence, justice and stewardship Award, St. Louis, MO, 2023

Publications

Abdeen B, Chowdhury N, Hayden M, Ibdah J. “NASH and Cardiometabolic Syndrome”. The Journal of CardioMetabolic Syndrome 2006; 1(1): 36-40.

Hobbies & Interests

Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Abdeen enjoys working out at the gym, cycling, listening to music, cooking, and collecting quirky art plates from countries he visits worldwide.

Education

  • University of Jordan School of Medicine - Amman, Jordan, 2001

Internship/Residency

  • University of Missouri at Columbia Medical School, 2007

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Dr. Abdeen is a member of the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Board of Internal Medicine, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association.

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor St Lukes Medical Center - McNair Campus
  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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