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Department Center for Spine Health
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English
Surgeon No
Locations
Hillcrest Hospital
Primary Location

Hillcrest Hospital

Appointment:
216.636.5860
Desk:
440.312.6100
Fax:
440.312.0454

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cervical Epidural Injections
  • Interventional Spine Procedures
  • Joint Injections
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Medical Management of Spinal Disorders
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Spinal Injections
  • Thoracic Epidural Injections
View all 9 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Aging Spine
  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Degenerative Spine Disease
  • Facet Arthropathy
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Neck Pain
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
View all 15 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Michigan
Interventional Spine and MSK medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
2020

Residency - Michigan State University
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
East Lansing, MI
2018

Residency - Michigan State University
Internal medicine
East Lansing, MI
2015

Internship - King Saud University Medical School
internship
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2007

Medical Education - King Saud University E: darweb@ksu.edu.sa
Medicine and surgery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2006

Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Moayad Alabdulkarim, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/11/2024, Dr. Alabdulkarim has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

161 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.6 out of 5
Explains 4.5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.6
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.5

15 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Dr A and his team at the Neurological Institute are extraordinarily responsive and caring. Can't rate them highly enough. Shout out to Krissy who is his scheduler as well.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

I have never had a more thorough exam completed and care plan explained to me in such precise detail by any other physician. Dr. A is absolutely amazing

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

DR. A very professional and respectful. He made eye contact, listened carefully to my concerns, discussed treatment, answered my questions, and explained all issues thoroughly. I felt like I was treated as a person and was very pleased with the personal service.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Dr. A listened to my concerns and gave me new options for managing my symptoms which is much appreciated.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

The NP and the doctor were extremely knowledgeable and caring

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Alabdulkarim is by far the most understanding, compassionate & skilled Doctor I've EVER encountered. He explained clearly, asked me if I had questions, included me in care decisions, took ample time, has a photographic memory (he knew my history, my test results, & my issues). I have complete faith in his care. This was my first visit with him.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

Dr Moayad Abdulkarem was knowlegeable, Paying attention to details, He prescribed to me the right medication. I felt better by far when I started my medication. I would recommend him to my friends. Moreover it comes out that we speak the same language.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

I have recommended Dr A to several people and informed my primary care Doc that Dr A is excellent.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr. A listened to my concerns, answered my questions, and explained everything about my condition. He always makes eye contact and I appreciate the time spent with him.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

I felt Dr Moayad Alabdulkarim was truly interest in helping me and listened to my comments and concerns. He described his treatment to me so that I might understand more Fully my Issues and his course of treatment.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr A. Is outstanding in every way. Wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. A is an excellent physician. He's very caring and he goes above and beyond.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Had to wait 2 months for appointment, by then I wasn't hurting anymore. Two Doctors interviewed me. They couldn't have been any nicer.Gaveme some nutrition hints which I have added to my diet.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Dr A. Is excellent. Very pleased. Well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive. He's extremely curtious, polite, well spoken, explains medical terms in a way that's easy to follow. Thanks very much indeed.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr A is excellent. He explains treatment options very thoroughly. He shows interest & empathy. I would highly recommend Dr. A.

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