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John Fowlkes, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Lexington, KY, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

JohnFowlkesMD

Pediatric Endocrinology • Lexington, KY

Professor, Pediatrics and Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences. Director, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare

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Summary

  • Dr. John Fowlkes is a pediatric endocrinologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with the University of Kentucky and the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center . He received his medical degree and pediatrics training from University of Texas Health Science Center at san Antonio (UTHSCSA). He completed his fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at Duke University Medical Center. He is experienced in growth disorders, genetic disorders resulting in endocrinopathies, hyopopituitarism, rickets, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic bone disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and basic, translational, and clinical research.

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1988
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1985, MD, AOA

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2001 - 2015
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1990 - 1999
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1986 - 1997
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Barnstable Brown Professor of Pediatric Diabetes Research University of Kentucky, 2023
  • Barnstable Brown Professor University of Kentucky, 2015
  • James Hamlen Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology Arkansas Children's Hospital, 2006-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diabetes Pharmacotherapy and Effects on the Musculoskeletal System  
    Evangelia Kalaitzoglou, John L Fowlkes, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Press Mentions

  • Barnstable Brown Derby Gala Has Raised $16 Million for Diabetes Center
    Barnstable Brown Derby Gala Has Raised $16 Million for Diabetes CenterMay 2nd, 2019
  • 2018 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Gala Donates over $1 Million to the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center
    2018 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Gala Donates over $1 Million to the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes CenterSeptember 11th, 2018
  • Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Series a Success in Virtual Format
    Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Series a Success in Virtual FormatMarch 6th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • The Insulin/IGF-1 Axis in Diabetic OsteopathyNIHPresent

Committees

  • Member, Research Committee Pediatric Endocrine Society 2019 - Present
  • Chair, Public Policy Council of the Pediatric Endocrine Society 2013 - 2015

Research History

  • Vice Chair for ResearchUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics2008 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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