Overview
I am an endocrinologist with clinical interests in diabetes and diabetes-related technologies, lipid abnormalities, and bone/calcium disorders. My clinical research interests focus upon therapeutic interventions and management strategies for diabetes and lipid disorders.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Medicine
·
2021 - Present
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Effects of Once-Weekly Exenatide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes.
Journal Article N Engl J Med · September 28, 2017 BACKGROUND: The cardiovascular effects of adding once-weekly treatment with exenatide to usual care in patients with type 2 diabetes are unknown. METHODS: We randomly assigned patients with type 2 diabetes, with or without previous cardiovascular disease, ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis: A Firm Foundation or Falling Short?
Journal Article PLoS One · 2016 The global burden of osteoporotic fractures is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. We examined the ClinicalTrials.gov database to determine whether recently registered clinical trials addressed prevention and treatment i ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteStatin intolerance in a referral lipid clinic.
Journal Article J Clin Lipidol · 2016 BACKGROUND: Statins effectively prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but rates of statin discontinuation after adverse events are high. OBJECTIVE: Describe the range and relative frequencies of adverse events potentially attributable to statins ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
2008
M.H.S.
University of South Alabama ·
2002
M.D.