Dr. Abend graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1974 and has been in practice for 42 years. He completed a residency at R Adams Cowley Shock. He currently practices at Orthopaedic Associates PA and is affiliated with Children's National Main Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Dr. Abend accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Medicare and Anthem. Dr. Abend is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to English, Dr. Abend's practice supports this language: Spanish.