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David Edward Edelman

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Duke Box 104427, Durham, NC 27708
710 W. Main St., Room 133, Durham, NC 27701

Overview


My general interests are in the improve quality of care for chronic illness, using diabetes as a model. While I have performed research on screening for, diagnosis of, and clinical severity of unrecognized diabetes in patient care settings, my current line of work is in using health systems interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease, and to improve outcomes from comorbid diabetes and hypertension.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Recent Publications


Family-involved interventions may offer unique benefits for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiencing high family strain.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · March 2026 OBJECTIVE: Family strain, which reflects the overall function of the family system, could play an important role in routine posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care. We examined how high/low family strain influences perceptions of a family-involved interv ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Novel Approach for Patients with Risky Drinking or Tobacco Smoking and Comorbid Cardiovascular Concerns: Applying Interdisciplinary Conjoint Appointments in an Integrated Primary Care Setting.

Journal Article J Behav Health Serv Res · October 2025 Complex concerns, such as tobacco use and risky drinking in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who report not being ready to change, may require multi-dimensional approaches to intervention. In this Notes from the Field, an interdisciplinary, integ ... Full text Link to item Cite

Response.

Journal Article Am J Crit Care · September 1, 2025 Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


1/3 CTSA UM1 at Duke University

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2032

2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2024 - 2029

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Education


Baylor University · 1991 M.D.