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Sung Sam Lim, MD, Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA

Sung Sam Lim MD MPH

Rheumatology•Atlanta, GA

Lupus & Related

Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology Professor of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

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  • 49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30303

  • Phone+1 404-616-5480

  • Fax+1 404-688-6024

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Summary

  • Dr. Sung Sam Lim is a rheumatologist in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Emory University Hospital Midtown. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in systemic lupus erythematosus and related diseases.

Education & Training

  • Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
    Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityMPH, Epidemiology, 2001 - 2006
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1997
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBA, Chemistry, 1988 - 1992
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Rheumatology

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite (with Beaker), Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hydroxychloroquine Prescription Trends and Predictors for Excess Dosing Per Recent Ophthalmology Guidelines  
    S Sam Lim, Anca Askanase, Michelle Petri, Karen H Costenbader, Ronald B Melles, Cynthia Aranow, April M Jorge, BioMed Central
  • Factors Associated with Damage Accrual in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results from the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) Incep...  
    Bruce IN, O'Keeffe AG, Farewell V, Hanly JG, Manzi S, Su L, Gladman DD, Bae SC, Sanchez-Guerrero J, Romero-Diaz J, Gordon C, Wallace DJ, Clarke AE, Bernatsky S, Ginzle..., Ann Rheum Dis, 1/1/2015
  • Impact of Early Disease Factors on Metabolic Syndrome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Data from an International Inception Cohort  
    Parker B, Urowitz MB, Gladman DD, Lunt M, Donn R, Bae SC, Sanchez-Guerrero J, Romero-Diaz J, Gordon C, Wallace DJ, Clarke AE, Bernatsky S, Ginzler EM, Isenberg DA, Rah..., Ann Rheum Dis., 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Rheumatology Board Review 
    Chapter: Selected Topics in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: B Cells in Lupus and Lupus Nephritis 
    Sanz I and Lim SSWiley2014
  • Dubois’ Lupus Erythematosus 
    Chapter: Chapter on “The Epidemiology of Lupus” 
    Lim SS, Drenkard CEditors: Lim SS, Drenkard C.Edition 8th,2012
  • Health Issues in the Black Community 
    Chapter: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Chapter 
    Lim SS, Dunlop-Thomas C, Drenkard CEditors: Lim SS, Dunlop-Thomas C, Drenkard C.Jossey-Bass, San FranciscoEdition 3rd,2009

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Paper Patient-Based Flare Study in SLE
    Sturgess J, Allan E, Isenberg DA, Aranow C, Aringer M, Askanase A, Bae SC, R Bernatsky S, Bruce IN, Buyon JP, Cervera R, Clarke A, Dooley MA, Fortin PR, Giles I, Ginzl..., Arthritis Rheumatol, 1/1/2015
  • Factors Associated with Recognition of Depression by Healthcare Providers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    Pham A, Rene L, Khosroshahi A, Lim SS, Drenkard C, 11th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vienna, Austria, 1/1/2015
  • RAPID3 and Physician Global Correlate Well with SELENA-SLEDAI in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
    Lim SS, Drenkard C, Kan H, Bao G, Dunlop-Thomas C, Pobiner B, Chang D, 11th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vienna, Austria, 1/1/2015

Lectures

  • Lupus and Clinical Trials 
    Office of Clinical Research, Atlanta, Georgia - 1/1/2015
  • Lupus Review and Update 
    Sandestin, Florida - 1/1/2015
  • Lupus, A Public Health Perspective 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2015

Other

  • Living with Lupus and Healthcare Reform 
    CNN
    1/1/2010
  • General Questions About Lupus 
    Lupus Foundation of America, Webchat
    1/1/2009
  • Radio Interview on Lupus and the Grady Lupus Clinic 
    NPR/WABE
    1/1/2004

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