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Richard Atkinson Jr., MD, Endocrinology, Richmond, VA

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Endocrinology Richmond, VA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Atkinson Jr., MD is an endocrinologist in Richmond, Virginia. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Virginia.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1972
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1969
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1968 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • BMI: Is This Scale Broken for Black Women?
    BMI: Is This Scale Broken for Black Women?March 13th, 2022
  • Science Says This Weird Virus Could Make You Fat
    Science Says This Weird Virus Could Make You FatJanuary 13th, 2017
  • Want to Lose Weight? Head for the Hills, Study Suggests
    Want to Lose Weight? Head for the Hills, Study SuggestsFebruary 4th, 2010
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Grant Support

  • Adenovirus &Human Obesity - Longitudinal &Twin StudiesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001
  • Animal Models Of Virus Induced ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000
  • Regulation Of Energy Balance--Intestinal MechanismsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–1999
  • Combination Drug Treatment For Obesity With Sleep ApneaNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Mechanisms Of Weight Loss With Obesity SurgeryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993
  • Mechanisms Of Weight Loss With Obesity SurgeryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991
  • Metabolic Core LaboratoryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1990
  • Metabolic Core LaboratoryNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985