Education:
The University of South Alabama, College of Medicine
Degree: Doctor in Medicine
Birmingham-Southern College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude
Residency:
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
Chief Medical Resident:
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Chief Medical Resident, 2002-2003
Fellowship:
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
Certifications:
Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Advanced Cardiac Life-Support (ACLS)
Publications:
Abbott JD: Rheumatology and Immunology Therapy A-Z
Essentials (2004) Moreland LW (ED) Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
Abbott JD: Moreland LW (2004) Rheumatoid Arthritis
Developing Pharmacological Theraies. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs 13; 1007-1018.
Additional Information:
Best Doctors 2009 – present
American College of Rheumatology
American College of Physicians
International Association of Health Care Professionals
Personal:
Dr. Abbott joined the practice in 2005. He is married. He enjoys spending time with his wife, church related activities, and mission work. His past times include fishing and college football.