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  • Bio & Insurance Information

    Dr. Moon Nahm, a specialist in Anatomic Pathology, has a remarkable medical practice experience of over 40 years. He received his degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. In addition to his training in the Pathology Department, Dr. Nahm also underwent post-doctoral research training in the Microbiology Department. He directed the clinical immunology laboratory for UAB hospitals as well. Dr. Moon Nahm’s research focuses on diagnosis of bacterial infections, bacterial pathogenesis and immune responses to pneumococcal polysaccharide antigens, and he is also the inventor of the multiplexed opsonophagocytosis assay (MOPA), which has represented a great achievement in regards to vaccine evaluation. Over the course of his career, Dr. Nahm has contributed to numerous publications and is currently affiliated with Birmingham VA Medical Center and University of Alabama Hospital.


    Insurance Accepted

    United Healthcare


  • Education & Training

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    Washington University

    Medical School

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    Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    Residency

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    Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    Residency

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pathology

  • Hospital & Practice

    Birmingham VA Medical Center

    Languages: English/Spanish

    (205) 933-8101

    700 South 19th Street

    Birmingham, Alabama 35233

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    UAB Hospital

    Languages: English/Spanish

    (205) 934-3411

    1802 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, Alabama 35233

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  • Publications & Memberships

    Dr. Moon Nahm has contributed to 3 publications.

    Pneumococcus with the 6E cps Locus Produces Serotype 6B Capsular Polysaccharide.

    Burton, R. L.,Geno, K. A.,Saad, J. S.,Nahm, M. H.; J. Clin. Microbiol.. 2016 Jan 29.

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    NOD-Like Receptors in Infection, Immunity, and Diseases.

    Kim, Y. K.,Shin, J. S.,Nahm, M. H.; Yonsei Med. J.. 2015 Dec 04.

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    Genetic, Biochemical, and Serological Characterization of a New Pneumococcal Serotype, 6H, and Generation of a Pneumococcal Strain Producing Three Different Capsular R...

    Park, I. H.,Geno, K. A.,Yu, J.,Oliver, M. B.,Kim, K. H.,Nahm, M. H.; Clin. Vaccine Immunol.. 2015 Jan 16.

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