Dr. Nina Abul-Husn, MD, MSPH
Family Practitioner
12553 W Explorer Dr #190 Boise ID, 83713About
Dr. Nina Abul-Husn is a dual Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist. Her full-scope general medicine training gives her the ability to provide comprehensive medical care for people of all ages, and her passion and dedication lies in helping those with mental health and addiction disorders.
Having graduated from Indiana University with a degree in biochemistry and microbiology, Dr. Nina has an extensive background in the life sciences, as well as public health and tropical medicine, having graduated with a Master’s degree from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She completed her medical training and has been practicing in the Treasure Valley since 2012.
Dr. Nina is passionate about helping patients navigate the complexities of substance use and mental health with a warm and understanding approach. She strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where healing and growth can flourish and believes that every step forward, no matter how small, is a success worth celebrating. Dr. Nina is committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery and is dedicated to supporting her patients every step of the way.
Education and Training
Indiana University Bachelor of Science, Department of Microbiology 2003
Tulane University SPHTM MSPH 2006
Saba University MD 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor University of Washington School of Medicine 2023 - Present
- Addiction Medicine Physician, Medical Director Helena Valley Addiction Services 2024 - Present
- Addiction Medicine Physician Trivium Life Services; Boise and Caldwell 2020 - Present
- Addiction Medicine Physician, Medical Director Raise the Bottom Addiction Treatment OTP 2017 - Present
- Associate Medical Director, Director of Psychiatric Services Terry Reilly Health Services 2017 - 2021
- Family Medicine Resident Physician Family Medicine Residency Program 2012 - 2017
- Clinical Instructor University of Washington School of Medicine 2022 - Present
- Panel Expert, Idaho SUD Clinical Expertise Collaborative University of Idaho 2025 - Present
- Education Facilitator New Orleans Public Schools, New Orleans, LA 2004 - 2005
- Primary School Teacher Kasese, Uganda, Africa -
Awards
- L.S. McClung Scholarship, Microbiology 2001 Year
- Highest Scholastic Achievement: Dec 1999, 2000, 2002; May 2000-2002 Year
- Dean’s List: May 2003, May, August 2008, Dec 2009. Year
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Twelve step facilitator: Provide mentorship to women in recovery. Member of the Hospitals and Institutions Committee for which I provide 12 step facilitation in hospitals and institutions.
- Teaching Assistant: Program Skills in Crisis and Transitional Settings, Tulane University School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA
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