Kathryn A Martin MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Assistant Professor, Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

55 Fruit Street Bhx 511Reproductive Endocrine UnitBoston, MA 02114
Phone+1 617-726-8433
Fax+1 617-726-5357

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Summary

Dr. Kathryn Martin is an endocrinologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in diabetes and lipid metabolism. She completed her medical education at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and advanced training in internal medicine and endocrinology at Emory University School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Martin has been a Senior Physician Editor for Endocrinology and Diabetes at UpToDate since 2000 and has experience in osteoporosis. Her research contributions include multiple publications in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, addressing topics like hypothalamic amenorrhea and hirsutism. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the Endocrine Society Laureate Award for Outstanding Educator in 2022 and the Women’s Health Award from the Massachusetts Medical Society in 2024.

Education & Training

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1985 - 1989
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1983
Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1980

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1983 - 2027
GA State Medical License 1981 - 1983
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Castle Connolly Best Doctors
Women’s Health Award Massachusetts Medical Society, 2024
Endocrine Society Laureate Award: Outstanding Educator 2022 Endocrine Society, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Increased Burden of Rare Sequence Variants in GnRH-Associated Genes in Women With Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.
Angela Delaney, Adam B. Burkholder, Christopher A. Lavender, Lacey Plummer, Verónica Mericq
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2021-03-08
167 citations
Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society
Kathryn A. Martin, R. Rox Anderson, R. Jeffrey Chang, David A. Ehrmann, Rogerio A. Lobo
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2018-04-01
39 citations
Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Patricia Barrionuevo, Mohammed Nabhan, Osama Altayar, Zhen Wang, Patricia J. Erwin
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2018-04-01

Other

Postmenopausal hormone therapy and cardiovascular risk
Martin KA, Rosenson RS
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/postmenopausal-hormone-therapy-and-cardiovascular-risk
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-02-14
Overview of the use of estrogen-progestin contraceptives
Martin KA, Barbieri RL
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-use-of-estrogen-progestin-contraceptives
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-30
Risks and side effects associated with estrogen-progestin contraceptives
Martin KA, Douglas PS
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/risks-and-side-effects-associated-with-estrogen-progestin-contracep
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-02-07

Press Mentions

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Appoints Tracy Gosselin as Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, and Chair of NursingSeptember 13th, 2021
6 Effective Ways to Remove Your Pesky Body HairJuly 27th, 2018
Updated Recommendations Provide Guidance for Women Experiencing Unwanted Hair GrowthApril 4th, 2018

Grant Support

Pharmacologic Evaluation Of 3 Doses Of Testosterone In Men With HypogonadismNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
Oral Mk-0677 On The Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis In Healthy Elderly MenNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
Azaline B In Premenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
Deficiency On Pulsatile Release Of Gondadotropins In Normal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
Sfty &Tolerance Of A Single Administration Of Azaline B In Female VolunteersNational Center For Research Resources1997