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Douglas White, MD, Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA

Douglas W White MD PhD (He/Him)


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  • 5885 Glenridge DrAtlanta, GA 30328

  • Phone+1 843-572-4840

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Summary

  • Douglas White, MD, PhD completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Parkland Hospital (UT-Southwestern) and fellowship training in rheumatology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Washington University in St. Louis). His PhD focused on effector functions of CD8 T cells and post-doctoral training on herpesvirus interactions with the host immune system. He served as the Chair of Rheumatology at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin from 2009-2024 where he also led the Rheumatology Research Lab and held an adjunct position at the University of Wisconsin. He served as the President of the American College of Rheumatology 2022-2023. He currently practices in Atlanta, GA.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Rheumatology, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2002 - 2018
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Articularis Rheumatology Specialists of Atlanta Welcomes Leading Rheumatologist, Dr. Douglas White
    Articularis Rheumatology Specialists of Atlanta Welcomes Leading Rheumatologist, Dr. Douglas WhiteApril 10th, 2025
  • Dermcast.tv Dermatology Podcasts
    Dermcast.tv Dermatology PodcastsMarch 24th, 2016
  • Welcome to ACR Convergence!
    Welcome to ACR Convergence!November 16th, 2023
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