
David Preston Holland MD
Infectious Disease
Chief Medical Officer Mercy Care
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424 Decatur StAtlanta, GA 30312
Phone+1 678-843-8600
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Summary
- Dr. David Holland is an Infectious Disease specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his medical degree and residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by an Infectious Disease fellowship at Duke University Hospital. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Millsaps College, and Master's degree from Duke University. Dr. Holland has an extensive professional experience, currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph's Mercy Care Services in Atlanta. His expertise includes tuberculosis, HIV, public health, and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Holland has contributed to numerous research publications and led a clinical trial on diagnosing infection with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. He maintains an adjunct appointment at Associate Professor at Emory University.
Clinical Expertise
- Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Public health, Latent Tuberculosis
Education & Training
Duke UniversityMHS, 2007 - 2010
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2006 - 2009
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 2001
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1995
Millsaps CollegeBS, Honors in Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, 1987 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 1996 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2006 - 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Barton F. Haynes Early Career Research Award 2009
- Phi Beta Kappa 1991
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A culturally relevant sexual health campaign for Latino gay and bisexual men in a Southern U.S. Metropolitan area.Carlos S Saldana, Lily Bonadonna, Raúl Perez, Karina I Gonzalez, Jane Y Scott
Journal of Communication in Healthcare. 2025-09-30 - Impact of Depression at HIV PrEP Initiation on Sustained PrEP Care Engagement Among US Gay and Bisexual Men.Udodirim N Onwubiko, David Benkeser, David P Holland, Stefan D Baral, Julia L Marcus
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2025-05-15 - 2 citationsIndividual & joint associations of sexual stigma and mental distress with PrEP uptake, adherence and persistence among US gay and bisexual men.Udodirim N Onwubiko, Sarah M Murray, Amrita Rao, Allison T Chamberlain, Travis H Sanchez
Social Science & Medicine. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- Three Months of Weekly Rifapentine plus Isoniazid Is Less Hepatotoxic than Nine Months of Daily Isoniazid for LTBIBliven-Sizemore EE, Sterling TR, Shang N, Benator D, Schwartzman K, Reves R, Drobeniuc J, Bock N, Villarino ME; TB Trials Consortium, Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 1/1/2015
- Treatment for Preventing Tuberculosis in Children and Adolescents: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a 3-month, 12-dose Regimen of a Combination of Rifapentine and IsoniazidVillarino ME, Scott NA, Weis SE, Weiner M, Conde MB, Jones B, Nachman S, Oliveira R, Moro RN, Shang N, Goldberg SV, Sterling TR; International Maternal Pediatric and A..., JAMA Pediatr, 1/1/2015
- Translating Tuberculosis Research into Practice: Collaboration between Academic Researchers and Public Health Departments in North CarolinaHolland DP, Hecker EJ, Mosher AW, Stout JE, NC Med J, 1/1/2013
Abstracts/Posters
- Mycobacteriology Diagnostic Costs in an Inner-City Public Hospital: Are We Ready to Adopt the Xpert(R) MTB/RIF in Lieu of the Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Smear?Schechter MC,* Snoeyenbos G, Wang YF, Holland DP, and Ray SR, ID Week, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2015
- Does the Use of Key Terjms in Radiologic Interpretation Influence Treatment Initiation?Zeringue EN,* Allen MG, Luffman J, Fortenberry E Herrin KB, Stout JE, Holland DP, National TB Controllers Association, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2014
- 3HP in the Real World – The North Carolina ExperienceZeringue EN,* Allen MG, Luffman J, Fortenberry E Herrin KB, Stout JE, Holland DP, National TB Controllers Association, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2014
Lectures
- Appropriate Drug Regimens for MDR-TB Patients and ContactsNorth Carolina Tuberculosis/Respiratory Diseases Institute - 1/1/2015
- Using Imperfect Tests for the Diagnosis of LTBIAtlanta, GA - 1/1/2014
- Evaluating New LTBI RegimensAtlanta, GA - 1/1/2014
Other
- Getting PrePared: Questions and Answers about a New Method of HIV PreventionHolland DP, The Triangle: LGBTQ resource for the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area
1/1/2012 - North Carolina Guidelines for the Use of Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAS) in Tuberculosis DiagnosisStout JE, Hendershot E, Holland DP, Ahmed A, Allen M, Fortenberry ER, Luffman J, Zeringue E, Herrin K, O’Rourke M, Ewing A, Ohl C, Cook P, Frothingham R, Hamilton CD, ..., NC Tuberculosis Control Website
1/1/2009 - Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAA) For Tuberculosis: North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Testing and General Guidelines for InterpretationHolland DP, NC Tuberculosis Control Manual
Press Mentions
Molecular HIV Cluster Detection Shines a Light on Priority Populations: Here’s HowNovember 30th, 2022
There’s a Morning-After Pill to Prevent Sexually Transmitted InfectionsOctober 25th, 2022
The CDC Scientist Who Couldn’t Get Monkeypox TreatmentOctober 5th, 2022
Grant Support
- Mathematical Modeling In Clinical Trials Of Tuberculosis TherapeuticsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009–2011
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