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Summary
Gillian Abir graduated from Glasgow University (UK) in 1998. After initially undertaking parts of surgical residency and emergency medicine residency, she completed her anesthesiology residency training in Glasgow and Sheffield (UK). Following this she undertook an obstetric anesthesiology fellowship-equivalent at Stanford University School of Medicine and is currently a Clinical Professor.Gillian is the Associate Division Chief and Clinical Director for the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology and the residency program coordinator for obstetric anesthesiology.Gillian has published several manuscripts and book chapters, and is the lead anesthesiologist in the multidisciplinary obstetric simulation team.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 28 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 28 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Palo Alto , CA | Chicago , IL | Stanford , CA | Aurora , CO |
| Med School: University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Gillian Abir has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gillian Abir has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Glasgow Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1998
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- What languages does Dr. Gillian Abir speak?
- Dr. Gillian Abir speaks Spanish and English.
- Where is Dr. Gillian Abir's office located?
- Dr. Gillian Abir's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Gillian Abir affiliated with?
- Dr. Gillian Abir is affiliated with Va Palo Alto Health Care System.
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