
Cecilia Pilar Chung Nakandakari MD MD, MPH (She/Her)
Professor of Medicine (pending)
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1475 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-243-7545
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Summary
- Dr. Cecilia Chung Nakandakari is a rheumatologist in Miami.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2010
Vanderbilt UniversityM.P.H., 2005
National University of San MarcosClass of 1998
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San MarcosB.S., 1998
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Rheumatology
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2027
TN State Medical License 2012 - 2023
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ACR Henry Kunkel Award 2022
- Leon Goldberg award ASCPT, 2022
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- ImmuSeeker: deep mining of immune-related gene family signatures through lineage reconstruction.Limin Jiang, Ivy Hurwitz, Lukasz S Wylezinski, Michael K Racke, Fengyao Yan
Genome Biology. 2026-03-26 - PTPN2 and Leukopenia in Individuals With Normal TPMT and NUDT15 Metabolizer Status Taking Azathioprine.Laura L Daniel, Puran Nepal, Jacy Zanussi, Alyson L Dickson, Peter Straub
Clinical and Translational Science. 2025-06-01 - 6 citationsAmbulatory Blood Pressure in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Association With Immune Activation.Michelle J Ormseth, Annette M Oeser, Cecilia P Chung, C Michael Stein
The Journal of Rheumatology. 2024-09-01
Journal Articles
- Increased mortality in users of long-acting opioids for chronic non-cancer painRay WA, Chung CP, Murray KT, Hall K, Stein CM, JAMA, 1/1/2016
- Association of altered estimated sodium and potassium intake with blood pressure in patients with systemic lupus erythematosusBarnado A, Oeser A, Zhang Y, Titze J, Stein CM, Chung CP, Lupus, 1/1/2016
- PCSK9 variants are associated with LDL cholesterol response to statin therapyFeng Q, Wei W, Chung CP, Levinson RT, Bastarache L, Denny JC, Stein CM, Pharmacogenomics J, 1/1/2016
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Prescribed Opioid Poisoning/Overdose in Children.Chung CP, Callahan ST, Cooper WO, Stein CM, Murray KT, Dupont WD, Hall K, Ray WA, Pharmacoepidemiolol Drug Saf, 1/1/2016
- Comparative Safety of Fentanyl vs. Morphine SR for Non-Cancer Pain.Chung CP, Dupont WD, Murray KT, Hall K, Stein CM, Ray WA, Pharmacoepidemiolol Drug Saf, 1/1/2016
- Exploring the lipid paradox theory in rheumatoid arthritis: subclinical coronary atherosclerosis is higher among rheumatoid arthritis patients with the lowest circulat...Giles JT, Wasko MC, Chung CP, Kao A, Bokhari S, Zartoshti A, Stein CM, Bathon JM, Arthritis Rheum, 1/1/2015
Authored Content
- Genomics for Rheumatologists: Lessons from the 2019 ACR Annual MeetingNovember 2019
- Genomics for Rheumatologists: Lessons from the 2019 ACR Annual MeetingNovember 2019
Press Mentions
Let’s Discuss: Insights from the ACR Convergence 2025 Review CourseOctober 27th, 2025
Daniela Chavez De Paz Solis: Outstanding Graduating International StudentApril 29th, 2025
Pregabalin Linked to Higher Rates of MACE vs DuloxetineMay 5th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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