Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow
University of Minnesota
Dr. Isahaq Abdullahi is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist currently completing his third year as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow at the University of Minnesota. Prior to fellowship, he practiced as an Ob/Gyn physician for 9 years, developing clinical expertise that spans from routine gynecological care to high-risk obstetrics. He has been recognized as a Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Star for both 2023 and 2024, reflecting his commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.
Being of Somali ethnicity, Dr. Abdullahi immigrated to Toronto, Canada at the age of 7, where he grew up and ultimately came to Minnesota to start his medical education at the University of Minnesota, where he also completed his OB/Gyn residency. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a dedication to medical education, having mentored medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistant students during their OB/Gyn clerkships. His teaching approach emphasizes hands-on training in core OB/Gyn principles, facilitating supervised patient interactions, guiding clinical documentation, and developing diagnostic skills in the next generation of healthcare providers.
Dr. Abdullahi's commitment to community health is evident through his involvement in various outreach programs, including initiatives to educate limited English proficiency populations about critical health issues. Fluent in Somali, he brings a valuable perspective to the diverse healthcare landscape of Minnesota, making him a standout among his peers and a trusted healthcare provider in the community. His unique combination of clinical expertise, multilingual abilities, and dedication to serving underserved populations positions him as a leader in improving maternal-fetal health outcomes.
Isahaq Abdullahi MD, FACOG
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 3rd Year Fellow
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota