Kathryn Dahir MD

Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine

Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University

3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-936-0605

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Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2002 - 2004
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2004 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification BI-Clinical, CitiusTech, Inc., 2012, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Real-world outcomes in patients with tumor-induced osteomalacia treated vs not treated with burosumab.
María Belén Zanchetta, Kathryn M Dahir, Erik A Imel, Thomas O Carpenter, Kerry Sandilands
Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2026-09-01
Burden of Disease in Pediatric Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: A Literature Review.
Salvatore Minisola, Suzanne M Jan de Beur, Thomas O Carpenter, Kathryn M Dahir, María Belén Zanchetta
Calcified Tissue International. 2026-08-10
Content Validation of the Flares Diary: A Qualitative Analysis of the Flares Experience Within the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Population.
Jessica Baldasaro, Robert J Sanchez, Christopher Hartford, Kathryn M Dahir, Richard Keen
Advances in Therapy. 2026-04-01

Journal Articles

Correction to: Neurological Symptoms in Hypophosphatasia
K M Dahir, J R Hu, J H Simmons, Osteoporosis international

Lectures

Phosphate, Rare Bone Diseases, Sex Steroids, and the Muscle/Bone Interface
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019

Press Mentions

Department of Medicine Names Evan Brittain, Kathryn Dahir to Research Leadership PositionsJune 16th, 2026
A Tenacious Student Uncovered the Root of an Onslaught of Broken BonesJuly 9th, 2022
Faculty Awards Honor Teaching, Clinical, Research ExcellenceMay 5th, 2022