Abdul M. Alim, M.D.

Rather than turning away, he believes we must face this challenge with empathy, treating patients as whole people. He is dedicated to training the next generation of providers to understand addiction as a biopsychosocial condition and to adopt a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to care. His professional interests center on caring for patients living with substance use disorders, with a focus on addiction medicine, mental health, HIV care, and harm reduction. Dr. Alim is actively involved in graduate medical education, teaching addiction medicine to medical students and residents, and helping prepare the next generation of physicians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. He has a special interest in caring for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders, seeing this as a “golden time” to connect patients with treatment, recovery services, and long-term support. His work is guided by a commitment to increasing access to care for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, refugees, and those living with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.

Outside of Medicine, he enjoys classic Persian music, camping, hiking, and spending time with his family.