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5885 Glenridge DrAtlanta, GA 30328
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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 ConsortiumFellowship, Rheumatology, 2003 - 2005
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
IA State Medical License 2010 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2009 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2014 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2002 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Detection of Crystals in Gram-Stained Synovial Fluid.Steven J Szlembarski, William A Agger, Sarah R Pendley, Stephen J Bloechl, Christopher H Cogbill
The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine. 2025-05-02 - Walk With Ease made easier: A community feasibility pilot study of implementing an arthritis activity intervention.Amanda Perez, Monica Messina, Brock Polnaszek, Douglas W White, Kathryn A Miller
Musculoskeletal Care. 2024-06-01 - 3 citationsLytic Replication and Reactivation from B Cells Is Not Required for Establishing or Maintaining Gammaherpesvirus Latency.Arundhati Gupta, Shana M Owens, Darby G Oldenburg, Douglas W White, J Craig Forrest
Journal of Virology. 2022-06-22
Press Mentions
Douglas White, MD, Ph.D., Transitions to Private PracticeJuly 10th, 2025- Articularis Rheumatology Specialists of Atlanta Welcomes Leading Rheumatologist, Dr. Douglas WhiteApril 10th, 2025
Dermcast.tv Dermatology PodcastsMarch 24th, 2016
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- President
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