Dr. Amir Abadir, MD, FRCPC

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Amir Abadir, who serves patients in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Abadir is a Gastroenterologist who is currently serving patients at Troy Gastroenterology PC, a medical group practice located in Troy, Michigan. The physicians and staff at Troy Gastroenterology PC specialize in gastroenterology, which covers all aspects of the digestive system. They remain dedicated to conducting the highest quality of clinical research, while offering to their patients an option to participate in some of the nation’s leading and innovative gastrointestinal research studies. Dr. Abadir is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is the national professional association that oversees the medical education of specialists in Canada. Their mission is to serve patients, diverse populations and their Fellows by setting the standards in specialty medical education and lifelong learning, and by advancing professional practice and health care. Furthermore, Dr. Abadir holds professional memberships with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). Dr. Abadir received his medical degree in 2006 from Queen’s University School of Medicine in Kingston, Canada. He then went on to complete an internship in Internal Medicine at McMaster University Medical Center (2008), followed by his residency in Internal Medicine at the same medical center (2010). In 2012, Dr. Abadir completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Toronto Western Hospital, followed by his fellowship training in Therapeutic Endoscopy at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (2013). Dr. Abadir is board-certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Certification by the organization has meant that internists have demonstrated – to their peers and to the public – that they have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Abadir specializes in treating diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth into anus, along the alimentary canal. He performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures, as well as provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues. Dr. Abadir attributes his success to good training. He has always wanted to help people and became particularly interested in gastroenterology while conducting research in Toronto. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, attending shows, and spending time with his two young children.

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