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Raghavendra Mirmira, MD, Endocrinology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

RaghavendraG.MirmiraMDPhD

Endocrinology • Chicago, IL

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor at the University of Chicago

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Overview of Dr. Mirmira

Dr. Raghavendra Mirmira is an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism and is experienced in diabetes mellitus.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1995 - 1998
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1995
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2000 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2020
  • Indianapolis Monthly Castle Connolly, 2013-2020
  • Alumni Achievement Award Libertyville High School, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Combined Analysis of GAD65, miR-375 and Unmethylated Insulin DNA Following Islet Transplantation in T1D Patients  
    Raghavendra Mirmira, MD, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Biomarkers of Islet Beta Cell Stress and Death in Type 1 Diabetes  
    Raghavendra Mirmira, MD, Diabetologia

Authored Content

  • Reprogramming Beta Cells in Diabetes: Step Closer to Cure2/13/2017

Press Mentions

  • Type 1 Diabetes: Beta Cells May Help Prevent the Condition, Researchers Say
    Type 1 Diabetes: Beta Cells May Help Prevent the Condition, Researchers SayJuly 3rd, 2022
  • Intervening in Beta Cell-Immune System Dialogue Could Prevent Diabetes, Study Suggests
    Intervening in Beta Cell-Immune System Dialogue Could Prevent Diabetes, Study SuggestsJune 29th, 2022
  • Researchers Suggests Focus on Beta Cells Instead of Immune System Could Be Key to Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
    Researchers Suggests Focus on Beta Cells Instead of Immune System Could Be Key to Preventing Type 1 DiabetesJune 28th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Chromatin Cofactors In Islet Development And FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • Transcriptional And Translational Mechanisms Governing Beta Cell FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Indiana Medical Scientist/Engineer Training ProgramNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2010–2011
  • Transcriptional Mechanisms Governing Beta Cell DifferentiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2010
  • Transcriptional Mechanisms Governing Beta Cell DifferentiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
  • Mechanisms Of NKX6.1 Governing Beta-Cell DifferentiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2006
  • Transcript Factors In Pancreatic Beta-Cell DevelopmentNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2003
  • Transcription Factors In Pancreatic Beta Cell DevelopmenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Georgia Blue Choice HMO
    BCBS Georgia BlueChoice Option POS
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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