Suzanne Aly Abdelazim, DO

Education

• University of Maryland College Park , MD, BS Biochemistry
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA, DO

Post Graduate Education and Training

• Residency, Riverside Regional Medical Center, VA, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certifications

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
• Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)

Dr. Suzanne Abdelazim is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Abdelazim earned her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. She received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia.

Dr. Abdelazim is passionate about women's health and is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care. She has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, which can help patients achieve faster recovery and excellent surgical outcomes.

Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gynecologic conditions, including:

• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Chronic pelvic pain• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Infertility and fertility-related concerns
• Ovarian cysts
• Menopause and perimenopause
• Contraception and family planning
• Preventive gynecologic care

Surgeries:

Total Vaginal Hysterectomy (TVH)
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery
Treatment of Endometriosis
Ovarian Cyst Removal
Fibroid Surgery
Hysteroscopy
Endometrial Ablation
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Contraceptive Procedures (IUDs and Nexplanon)
Permanent Sterilization Procedures

Dr. Abdelazim believes in partnering with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their goals and preferences. She values patient education and shared decision-making, empowering women to better understand their health and treatment options.

In addition to her gynecologic practice, Dr. Abdelazim enjoys caring for obstetric patients and developing long-term relationships with the women and families she serves. Her approach is rooted in compassion, dedication, and a commitment to supporting women's health throughout every stage of life.

Minimally invasive surgery, sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, urinary incontinence, infertility, irregular menstrual periods, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical cancer screening, menopause

Bachran C, Abdelazim S, Fattah RJ, Liu S, Leppla SH. Recombinant expression and purification of a tumor-targeted toxin in Bacillus anthracis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2013 Jan 4;430(1):150-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.11.055. Epub 2012 Nov 27. PMID: 23200832; PMCID: PMC3545075.

Bachran C, Morley T, Abdelazim S, Fattah RJ, Liu S, Leppla SH. Anthrax toxin-mediated delivery of the Pseudomonas exotoxin A enzymatic domain to the cytosol of tumor cells via cleavable ubiquitin fusions. mBio. 2013 Apr 30;4(3):e00201-13. doi: 10.1128/mBio.00201-13. PMID: 23631917; PMCID: PMC3648902.

Murphy J, McKenna M, Abdelazim S, Battiwalla M, Stratton P. A Practical Guide to Gynecologic and Reproductive Health in Women Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2019 Nov;25(11):e331-e343. doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2019.07.038. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31394266.

Stratton P, Battiwalla M, Tian X, Abdelazim S, Baird K, Barrett AJ, Cantilena CR, Childs RW, DeJesus J, Fitzhugh C, Fowler D, Gea-Banacloche J, Gress RE, Hickstein D, Hsieh M, Ito S, Kemp TJ, Khachikyan I, Merideth MA, Pavletic SZ, Quint W, Schiffman M, Scrivani C, Shanis D, Shenoy AG, Struijk L, Tisdale JF, Wagner S, Williams KM, Yu Q, Wood LV, Pinto LA. Immune Response Following Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Women After Hematopoietic Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2020 May 1;6(5):696-705. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.6722. PMID: 32105293; PMCID: PMC7144415.

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