MaryKRheeMD
Endocrinology • Decatur, GADiabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
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Office
Atlanta VA Health Care System
1670 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033Phone+1 404-321-6111
Summary
- Dr. Mary Rhee, MD, is an endocrinologist based in Decatur, GA, with subspecialties in diabetes and lipid metabolism. She completed her education and residency at Emory University School of Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Rhee is a professor at Emory University School of Medicine and works as an endocrinologist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Her main areas of experience lie in treating diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, glucose intolerance, hyperglycemia, and blood glucose. Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Rhee has had multiple publications in reputable health journals. She is also involved in clinical trials concerning type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease risks and prevention.
Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2001 - 2004
Emory University Graduate School of Arts and SciencesMS, Clinical Research, 2003- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1997- Cornell University College of Arts and SciencesBA, 1989 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 1998 - 2025- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Trials
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk and Prevention in Early Glucose Intolerance Start of enrollment: 2005 May 01
- DPP-4 Inhibition and TZD for DM Prevention Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
- Changing the Natural History of Type 2 Diabetes ("CHANGE" Study) Start of enrollment: 2021 Sep 01
Roles: Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsInpatient Glucose Values: Determining the Nondiabetic Range and Use in Identifying Patients at High Risk for Diabetes.Mary K. Rhee, Sandra E. Safo, Sandra L. Jackson, Wenqiong Xue, Darin E. Olson
The American Journal of Medicine. 2017-10-06 - 257 citationsGlucose-Independent, Black–White Differences in Hemoglobin A1c Levels: A Cross-sectional Analysis of 2 StudiesDavid C. Ziemer, Paul Kolm, William S. Weintraub, Viola Vaccarino, Mary K. Rhee
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2010-06-15 - 44 citationsBarriers to diabetes education in urban patients: perceptions, patterns, and associated factors.Mary K. Rhee, Curtiss B. Cook, Imad M. El-Kebbi, Robert H. Lyles, Virginia G. Dunbar
The Diabetes Educator. 2005-05-01
Press Mentions
Upcoming Lung Cancer Molecular Testing Guidelines Address 7 QuestionsAugust 28th, 2024- The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: 100 Years LaterOctober 19th, 2020
Random Blood Sugar Tests Could Help Predict Risk of Future DiabetesJuly 22nd, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- CVD Risk And Prevention In Early Glucose IntoleranceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
- CVD Risk And Prevention In Early Glucose IntoleranceNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Diabetes Control In High-Risk Urban African-AmericansNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2003
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