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Patrika Tsai, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Clinical Professor

 

Interests

  • Obesity
    • Childhood obesity
    • Neuroendocrine factors in obesity
  • Specialized nutrition support
  • General pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

 

Recent Publications (selected)

  • Misra M, Miller KK, Tsai P, Gallagher K, Lin A, Lee N, Herzog DB, Klibanski A. Elevated Peptide YY Levels in Adolescent Girls with Anorexia Nervosa. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Mar;91(3):1027-33

  • Misra M, Prabhakaran R, Miller KK, Tsai P, Lin A, Lee N, Herzog DB, Klibanski A. Role of Cortisol in Menstrual Recovery in Adolescent Girls with Anorexia Nervosa. Pediatr Res. 2006 Apr; 59(4 Pt 1):598-603

  • Misra M, Tsai P, Anderson EJ, Hubbard JL, Gallagher K, Soyka LA, Miller KK, Herzog DB, Klibanski A. Nutrient intake in community-dwelling adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa and in healthy adolescents. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct;84(4):698-706.

  • Misra M, Miller KK, Tsai P, Stewart V, End A, Freed N, Herzog DB, Goldstein M, Riggs S, Klibanski A. Uncoupling of Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Adolescent Girls with Anorexia Nervosa. J Pediatr. 2006 Dec; 149(6):763-769

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Honors & Awards (selected)

1996-00Doggett Scholarship, University of Tennessee College of Medicine
2000Imhotep Honor Society Membership for Service, University of Tennessee College of Medicine
2005NIH F32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Fellowship

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Training
1992-1996 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA B.A. Cum Laude, Biology
1996-2000 University of Tennessee M.D.
2000-2001 Emory University Intern, Pediatrics
2001-2003 Emory University Resident, Pediatrics
2003-2006 Harvard University Fellowship, Gastroenterology And Nutrition
2004-2006 Harvard University M.P.H.
 
Certifications
2003Board certification, Pediatrics
2005Board certification, Physician Nutrition Specialist
 

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