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Martha Paterson, MD, Internal Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA, Woman's Hospital

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Internal Medicine • Baton Rouge, LA

Preventive Medicine

Physician

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Summary

  • I am board certified in Internal Medicine and have a special interest in Diabetes prevention. As clinical director of Woman's Metabolic Health and Research Services, I both identify and treat young women who have increased risk for the development of diabetes. The clinic focuses on women who have a history of Gestational Diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Prediabetes. I am also a primary investigator in several ongoing clinical research grants authored by Karen Elkind-Hirsch, PhD.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1995 - 1995
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1999 - 2021

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Award for Excellence in Medical Documentation UTMB, 1999
  • Award for Patient Satisfaction UTMB, 1998

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Martha Paterson, Dr. Martha Paterson, MD, Dr. M Paterson, Dr. Martha S Paterson