Ab Sadeghi-Nejad

Ab Sadeghi-Nejad, MD at his retirement ceremony in 2019

Ab Sadeghi-Nejad, MD at his retirement ceremony in 2019

Ab Sadeghi-Nejad is a pediatric endocrinologist, academic, and author known for his significant contributions to research, education, and clinical practice. He is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Emeritus of Pediatric Endocrinology at Tufts Children Hospital.

Since his retirement in 2019 he has written and published two books, an autobiography and a collection of Persian sayings and proverbs.

Education

Sadeghi-Nejad graduated cum laude with a BS from Beloit College in 1960, followed by an MS in Pathology and an MD from the University of Chicago in 1964, as well as certifications from the National Board of Medical Examiners in 1965 and the American Board of Pediatrics in 1969, followed by permanent certification in Pediatric Endocrinology in 1978.

Sadeghi-Nejad completed pediatric internships and residencies at the University of Chicago Hospitals and fellowships in Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tufts-New England Medical Center and the University of California Medical Center. He holds medical licenses in California and Massachusetts.

Academic Appointments

Sadeghi-Nejad held various academic appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine, starting as an Instructor in Pediatrics in 1970 and progressing to Assistant Professor in 1971, Associate Professor in 1975, and ultimately Professor of Pediatrics in 1990, a position held until 2020. As a professor he taught Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, and related subjects. He was granted the title of Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus upon retirement in 2020.

Hospital Appointments and Consulting

Sadeghi-Nejad held multiple hospital appointments at the Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, beginning as an Assistant in Pediatrics in 1970 and progressing to roles including Assistant Pediatric Endocrinologist and Pediatric Endocrinologist until 1989. Notably, from 1989 to 2016, Sadeghi-Nejad served as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tufts Children Hospital, now the Floating Hospital for Children, contributing significantly to the advancement of pediatric endocrinology. Following retirement from the chief role in 2016, Sadeghi-Nejad was honored as Chief Emeritus of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. Sadeghi-Nejad also worked as a Consulting Endocrinologist at various hospitals including St. Anne's Hospital, North Shore Children's Hospital, and Massachusetts Hospital School.

Honors and Awards

• Sheard-Sanford Award, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (1964)
• National Institute of Health Fellowship in Endocrinology (1967–1969)
• Sydney S. Gellis Award for Excellence in Teaching, Tufts-New England Medical Center (1979, 1991)
• Best Doctors in America, Boston, MA (1994–2016)
• Who's Who in America, Marquis, New Providence, NJ (1997–2016)
• Teaching Excellence, Tufts University School of Medicine (1999)
• Top Doctors in the U.S., Center for the Study of Services, Washington, D.C. (2002)
• Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Tufts Associated Hospitals Family Practice Residency (2002)
• Boston Area Outstanding Physicians, Center for the Study of Services, Washington, D.C. (2003)
• Distinguished Faculty, Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)
• Top Doctors for Massachusetts, Castle Connolly Medical, New York, NY (2009–2016)
• Top Doctors in America, U.S. News and World Report (2008–2019)
• Super Doctors in Boston, Super Doctors, Minneapolis, MN (2011, 2013)

Professional Societies

• Massachusetts Medical Society
• New England Pediatric Society
• American Diabetes Association, Massachusetts Affiliate
• Eastern Society for Pediatric Research
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Endocrine Society
• The Endocrine Society
• Society for Pediatric Research
• American Pediatric Society
• European Society for Pediatric Research
• European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology

Committees and board appointments

Sadeghi-Nejad has served on various committees at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center, including those related to admissions, faculty recruitment, quality assurance, and medical education. He was a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

References

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