Abraham Enyeji, MD, PhD, MHA

Education

  • M.D., University of Bonn Venusberg School of Medicine
  • Categorical Cardiology Fellow: Caroline Hospital Hochsauerland
  • M.H.A., Washington Adventist University
  • Ph.D., Public Health, Robert Stempel School of Public Health, Florida International University

Research Interest

Dr. Enyeji’s research focuses on primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, with a special emphasis on promoting cardiovascular health among youths and young adults. His work explores the intersection of cardiovascular health and various chronic disease outcomes, aiming to develop comprehensive strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention and health promotion. Dr. Enyeji is dedicated to advancing understanding of how lifestyle, behavioral factors, and health systems influence cardiovascular health and prevent chronic disease and cardiovascular health disparities across different populations.

Selected Publications

  • Enyeji A.M., & Wetzell D.L. (2024). Examining the relationship between Life’s Essential 8 and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Adults in the United States: Insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2017-2020). Brain & Heart null, 0(0), 2915. https://doi.org/10.36922/bh.2915
  • Enyeji AM, Arora A, Mangat HS. Effective Treatment of COVID-19 Infection with Repurposed Drugs: Case Reports. Viral Immunol. 2024 Aug 5. doi: 10.1089/vim.2024.0034.
  • Enyeji A M, Barengo N C, Ramirez G, et al. (August 25, 2023) Regional Variation in Health Care Utilization Among Adults With Inadequatev Cardiovascular Health in the USA. Cureus 15(8): e44121. DOI 10.7759/cureus.44121
  • Enyeji, A., Ibrahimou, B., Barengo, N. C., Ramirez, G., & Arrieta, A. (2023). Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Health Among the Acute Coronary Syndrome Population. Population Health Management, 26(6), 378-386. Currently submitted Articles/In the works.
  • Enyeji, A. M., Barengo, N. C., Ibrahimou, B., Ramirez, G., & Arrieta, A. (2023). Association between Non-Dietary Cardiovascular Health and Expenditures Related to Acute Coronary Syndrome in the US between 2008-2018. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(9), 5743. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20095743
  • Enyeji, A.M. (2009). Kinetic and Pharmacological Characterization of the Molecular Effects of Halothane on Human 5-HT3A Receptors. – Bonn, 2009. – Dissertation, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. Online edition in bonndoc: https://nbn-resolving.or/urn:nbn:de:hbz:5N-19419

Grants

  • Mercer Seed Grant Award (2024): Relationship between Non-Dietary Cardiovascular Health and Costs Associated with Stroke in The United States (07/2024 – 06/2025)

Professional Involvement

  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
  • American College of Chest Physician (CHEST)
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
  • German Society of Internal Medicine (DGIM)

Contact Dr. Abraham Enyeji


enyeji_a@mercer.edu