Ava M Port MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Faculty, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road NWEndocrinology Clinic, PHC 6Washington, DC 20007
Phone+1 202-687-2818
Fax+1 877-485-1479

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Education & Training

Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2010 - 2012
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2006

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Certifications & Licensure

DC State Medical License 2018 - 2028
MD State Medical License 2012 - 2027
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
National Board of Physician Nutrition SpecialistsPhysician Nutrition Specialist (PNS)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Localized Rhabdomyolysis Associated With Testosterone Enanthate for Gender-Affirming Hormonal Therapy.
Rashmi Reddy, Sergio Lizama-Hernández, Ava M Port
AACE Clinical Case Reports. 2022-09-30
51 citations
A Systematic Review of Dietary Supplements and Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss.
John A. Batsis, John W. Apolzan, Pamela J. Bagley, Heather B. Blunt, Vidita Divan
Obesity. 2021-07-01
36 citations
Weight History in Clinical Practice: The State of the Science and Future Directions
Robert F. Kushner, John A. Batsis, W. Scott Butsch, Nicola Davis, Angela Golden
Obesity. 2020-01-01