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Rexford Ahima, MD, Endocrinology, Philadelphia, PA

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Endocrinology • Philadelphia, PA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1995 - 1998
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    University of Ghana Medical SchoolClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Is a Cautionary Tale for Climate Change Related Health Hazards
    COVID-19 Is a Cautionary Tale for Climate Change Related Health HazardsApril 30th, 2020
  • Research -Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related Deaths
    Research -Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related DeathsJanuary 23rd, 2020
  • Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related Deaths
    Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related DeathsJanuary 22nd, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Mouse Phenotyping, Physiology, And Metabolism CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • CNS Effects Of Adipokines On MetabolismNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • CNS Action Of Appetite Suppressant AminosterolNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2010
  • CNS Action Of Appetite Suppressant AminosterolNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005
  • Core--Phenotyping, Physiology, And Metabolism CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002

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