Dr. Abhijai Singh, MD, FHM, FPHM, Internist
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Dr. Abhijai Singh, MD, FHM, FPHM

Hospitalist

9200 Best Wisconsin Avenue Wauwatosa WI, 58226
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Dr. Abhijai Singh is a hospitalist practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Singh specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Singh manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Singh works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Details

Male English, Hindi
Dr. Abhijai Singh, MD, FHM, FPHM
Dr. Abhijai Singh, MD, FHM, FPHM's Expert Contributions
  • Is heart valve replacement serious?

    Yes it is. You could email me at absingh@mcw.edu for a more detailed discussion READ MORE

  • Does a 50% blocked artery need a stent?

    Depends on the type of artery but most purposes generally no. There are advanced techniques like FFR, your cardiologist can apply which would identify a different degree of blockage than apparent to the naked eye. READ MORE

  • Can you help with chronic sinusitis?

    There are many treatable causes of chronic sinusitis. However depending. On refractoriness of symptoms you could require surgery. Please email me at absingh@mcw.edu for further guidance on the same READ MORE

  • Can saw palmetto reduce enlarged prostate?

    In controlled studies it has been found to have more benefit than placebo. It may benefit certain kinds of symptoms like frequency, urgency but does not have good effects on the flow of the stream. Nevertheless, it is well tolerated and has minimal side effect profile in available doses READ MORE

  • Are the COVID vaccines safe for children?

    Studies have been done for short term side effects of these vaccines and they have been found to be essentially safe. Please understand that as we continue to follow patients, any long term side effects would become apparent. Covid vaccine has not been around long enough to predict one way or the other READ MORE

  • Are lidocaine injections painful?

    No more painful than your usual blood draws READ MORE

  • How long is the hospital stay after angioplasty?

    Depends on the complexity of angioplasty but most patients can leave by next day READ MORE

  • How soon after anesthesia can I drink water?

    Your anesthesiologist would decide that based on many factors including how long it takes for you to wake up, ability to protect airway, any concerns for swallowing deficits, type of surgery and so on. READ MORE

  • Is low blood pressure serious?

    Depends on the actual bp readings, associated symptoms, your body size, any additional illnesses, your activity levels. Could you provide some details on those? READ MORE

  • Does allergy medicine make kids sleepy?

    Short answer is yes. Most allergy meds are a class of meds called anti histaminics which are sedating/ sleep inducing. Some like Allegra and levo cetrizine not so much. READ MORE

  • What are the methods to treat alcohol addiction?

    It is a combination of counseling and medications. None of these medications are Over the counter unlike smoking cessation. Hence, your best bet is to contact your primary care provider for those or obtain a referral to an addiction specialist READ MORE

  • What causes abdomen cramps?

    Unfortunately without a clinical examination, a formal diagnosis is impossible. However a moving pain like that can be related to your small bowel or large bowel. For starters, an ultrasound of the abdomen may be a good idea if the pain is recurrent or persistent please notice the relation of the pain to your menstrual cycles as well. READ MORE

  • How do I help my child lose weight?

    Excess sugar intake is the prime reason for childhood obesity. Outside of certain genetic disorders for obesity, the first step would be to cut off all excess sugar in the form of soda, diet soda, sweets, candy, gum, chocolates, processed juices, ketchups, jelly, sugary cereals. Also be mindful of high fructose corn syrup that’s present in a lot of foods You would benefit from a formal diet assessment by a trained dietitian. READ MORE

  • What high blood pressure medication has the least side effects?

    It depends on your age, other medical problems, lifestyle, and other medications that you take. There is no one blanket medications which is safe but the questions is to find the right fit for you. READ MORE

  • What is the best heart-healthy diet?

    Mediterranean diet has been scientifically proven to be the most heart healthy diet. READ MORE

  • What can't you eat after anesthesia?

    Your protective reflexes are lost with general anesthesia. Hence your ability to prevent aspiration into the lungs is gone for some time after anesthesia. After general anesthesia wears off your nurse in the recovery will offer you a drink when it is safe depending on the length of anesthesia. Any attempts to eat or drink prior to that can risk aspiration of the food or drink into lungs causing pneumonia READ MORE

  • Can smoking cause a heart attack?

    Smoking increases your risk of heart attack many times. The longer and more heavy you smoke the higher your chances of heart attacks In addition it can cause blockages in the leg vessels causing pain during walking and clogging of carotids and cerebral arteries (brain vessels) leading to strokes. If there is one lifestyle change that would help you the most would be quitting smoking READ MORE

  • Expired Medication

    Medications typically start to lose efficacy past their expiration dates. Depending on how long ago it expired, you may be taking a complete placebo. In addition, certain chemicals used as preservatives have a shelf life after which they start degrading. So in principle, no physician would advise you to take an expired medications Practically, nothing extremely bad would happen a few days past the expiration while you get in touch with your pharmacy for a new script READ MORE

  • Neck

    If it is new, it should be evaluated. A very simple ultrasound of the neck which is painless should give some starting answers for example whether it is from the thyroid, a lymph node or something unrelated. READ MORE

  • Can seasonal allergies affect my anesthesia?

    Typically no, but when we look at the medications you take we do have some advice about the allergy medications. Making your anesthesiologist aware of the medications you take would be enough to avoid any challenges. However just having seasonal allergies would have no impact on your ability to tolerate anesthesia READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital 2023 - Present
  • 4SE and HCAPS Unit Director Froedtert hospital 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians  
  • American College of Physicians, Wisconsin Chapter  
  • Society of Hospital Medicine  
  • Society of General Internal medicine  
  • Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement  

Dr. Abhijai Singh, MD, FHM, FPHM's Practice location

Medical college of Wisconsin

9200 Best Wisconsin Avenue -
Wauwatosa, WI 58226
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New patients: 508-410-1729, 414-805-0812
Fax: 414-805-0855

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Get to know Hospitalist Dr. Abhijai Singh, who serves patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A knowledgeable hospitalist, Dr. Singh is an Assistant Professor and Medical Director of the 4NE & HCAHPS Unit at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Born and raised in India, he earned his medical degree from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in 2006, before relocating to the United States, where he did his residency in internal medicine at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in 2013 and St Vincent Hospital/UMass Medical Center, Worcester,MA.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in 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.

Remaining up to date in his field, Dr. Singh is an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Obesity Medical Association, the Society of Hospital Medicine, the Society of General Internal Medicine, and the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement.

Achieving fellowship status, he has been recognized as a Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM), and has received the Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine (FPHM) maintenance of certification.

Hospital medicine is a medical specialty that exists in some countries as a branch of internal or family medicine, dealing with the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. The primary focus is caring for hospitalized patients and co-management with other specialties. Hospitalists take an active part in medical care and ensure a safe discharge for the patients they take care of. They are being increasingly involved in administrative roles, given their expertise and collaboration with various teams in the hospital.

In addition, he works with national pioneers in the field of perioperative medicine and actively is involved in the Department of Perioperative and Consultative Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital. Finally, with his experience of collaboration with Physical medicine and Rehabilitation teams he was also appointed Medical Director of the Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital, actively representing the Perioperative department for the care of the same.

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