Abrar O. Al-Faraj, MD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Publications

  • Published 4/9/2026

    Kirkpatrick L, Harrison EI, Al-Faraj AO, Betstadt SJ, Dutton C, Friel EM, Kerr WT, Rivero-Guerra J, Rothenberger SD, Sheth AS, Terman SW, Woodrich N, Pennell PB. Epilepsy, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Contraception in U.S. Medicaid Claims Data. Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Jul 01; 148(1):87-95. PMID: 41955623.

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  • Published 3/25/2026

    Bunch ME, Falco-Walter J, Alick-Lindstrom S, Al-Faraj AO, Fureman BE, Herbst J, Garrity LC, Klocke S, Lekoubou A, Marcuse LV, Orciuoli L. On Time Saves Lives: Survey Insights and Position Statement from the American Epilepsy Society on Barriers to Antiseizure Medication Access. Epilepsy Curr. 2026 Mar 25; 15357597261435471. PMID: 41907177.

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  • Published 3/17/2026

    Al-Faraj AO, Woodrich N, Kirkpatrick L, Cannon R, Pang TD. Contraceptive management in people with epilepsy: A narrative review of drug interactions, special populations, and clinical guidance. Epileptic Disord. 2026 Mar 17. PMID: 41841321.

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  • Published 3/14/2026

    Abdennadher M, Václavu L, Sisto J, Patel S, Petitclerc L, Juttukonda MR, Qureshi MM, Al-Faraj A, Stefanidou M, Barrett J, Alagar I, Jacobellis S, Farris C, Sakai O, Goldstein LE, Guermazi A, Inati SK, Theodore WH, Rosen B, van Osch MJP, Hua N. Arterial spin labeling MRI with multiple post-labeling delays reveals interictal hypo- and hyper-perfusion patterns in epilepsy: A proof of concept. J Neuroradiol. 2026 May; 53(3):101548. PMID: 41839232.

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  • Published 3/5/2026

    Al-Faraj AO, Saadoon D, Standish K, Pang TD. Modifiable barriers to breastfeeding counseling for women with epilepsy: A qualitative study of provider perspectives. Seizure. 2026 Apr; 137:100-104. PMID: 41825105.

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Education

  • Arabian Gulf University, MD
  • Arabian Gulf University, BS