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John Batsis, MD, Geriatrics, Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Hospitals

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Geriatrics • Chapel Hill, NC

Associate Professor, School of Medicine & The Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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Summary

  • Dr. John Batsis is a geriatrician in Chapel Hill, NC and is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his medical degree from University of Dublin, Trinity College, and has been in practice 18 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French and Greek. His geriatrics expertise includes health promotion, physical function and dementia.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2006 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Dublin Trinity College
    University of Dublin Trinity CollegeClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2008 - 2022
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 2008 - 2020
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity MedicineObesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults: Aetiology, Epidemiology and Treatment Strategies  
    John Batsis, MD, Nature

Authored Content

  • AGS 2021 Offers a Chance for ReflectionMay 2021

Press Mentions

  • Midlife Obesity Increases the Risk of Frailty
    Midlife Obesity Increases the Risk of FrailtyJanuary 27th, 2023
  • Extra Belly Fat at Midlife May Increase Risk of Disability Later in Life
    Extra Belly Fat at Midlife May Increase Risk of Disability Later in LifeJanuary 27th, 2023
  • Doctors Assess Opportunities Gained, Lost Through Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits
    Doctors Assess Opportunities Gained, Lost Through Medicare’s Annual Wellness VisitsSeptember 7th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Smart & Connected Health Collaborative Research: Exploiting Voice Assistant Systems for Early Detection of Cognitive DeclineNational Institute on Aging2019–2023
  • Mobile Obesity Wellness Intervention in Rural Older Obese AdultsNational Institute on Aging2016–2021
  • Randomize Everyone: Creating Valid Instrumental Variables for Learning Healthcare SystemsPCORI2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Greek

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Batsis, Dr. John Batsis, MD, Dr. J Batsis, Dr. John Alexander Batsis