Jacques Abramowicz, MD, is an expert in the use of ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies and screening for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Dr. Abramowicz’s research focuses on the prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies, screening and early diagnosis of ovarian cancer and the bioeffects and safety of ultrasound.
He is on the Executive Bureau of the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, is a member of the World Health Organization's Guidelines Task Force on Non-Ionizing Radiation and was elected to be a member of the Scientific Expert Group of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection in May 2016.
Dr. Abramowicz received the William J. Fry Memorial Lecture Award from the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine for his significant contributions to the scientific progress of medical diagnostic ultrasound. He also was the recipient of the 2011 March of Dimes Jonas Salk Leadership award. He has published more than 175 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals, as well as more than 20 book chapters. He is co-editor of several books and the editor of “First Trimester Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide,” published in 2015. In addition, he has delivered 220 lectures to national and international audiences.
Dr. Abramowicz’s research focuses on the prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies, screening and early diagnosis of ovarian cancer and the bioeffects and safety of ultrasound.
He is on the Executive Bureau of the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, is a member of the World Health Organization's Guidelines Task Force on Non-Ionizing Radiation and was elected to be a member of the Scientific Expert Group of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection in May 2016.
Dr. Abramowicz received the William J. Fry Memorial Lecture Award from the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine for his significant contributions to the scientific progress of medical diagnostic ultrasound. He also was the recipient of the 2011 March of Dimes Jonas Salk Leadership award. He has published more than 175 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals, as well as more than 20 book chapters. He is co-editor of several books and the editor of “First Trimester Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide,” published in 2015. In addition, he has delivered 220 lectures to national and international audiences.
Areas of Expertise
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies
- Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Gynecologic Ultrasound
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
Memberships & Medical Societies
- International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Practicing Since
- 1975
Languages Spoken
- Yiddish
- Hebrew
- French
- English
Medical Education
- Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine
Internship
- Tel-Aviv Medical Center
Residency
- Tel-Aviv Medical Center
Fellowship
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
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