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Harikrashna Bhatt, MD, Endocrinology, Providence, RI

HarikrashnaB.BhattMD

Endocrinology • Providence, RI

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

Associate Professor of Medicine, Brown University

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  • Office

    830 Chalkstone Avenue
    Providence, RI 02909

Summary

  • Dr. Harikrashna Bhatt is an endocrinologist in Providence, RI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been in practice 11 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Gujarati. He specializes in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and thyroid and is experienced in diabetes mellitus, obesity and obesity-related disorders, lipid metabolism disorders, osteoporosis, and endocrinology. He has more than 30 publications and over 100 citings.

Education & Training

  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2009 - 2011
  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine
    University of South Carolina School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of South Carolina
    University of South CarolinaB.S., Biology, Phi Beta Kappa, 2001
  • Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
    Orangeburg Wilkinson High SchoolDiploma, Valedictorian, 1997
  • USC School of Medicine
    USC School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • ABIM, Enrolled in Maintenance of CertificationEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • ABIM, Enrolled in Maintenance of CertificationInternal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dean's Excellence In Teaching Award Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024
  • Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee Teaching Award Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, 2021
  • Certificate of Teaching Excellence Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, 2015-2017, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetes Mellitus  
    Bhatt H, Smith R, Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition, 4/1/2015
  • Thoughts on the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Drug Discovery  
    Bhatt H., Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery, 12/1/2014
  • Average Inpatient Glucose Levels during the first 72 hours, Clinical Outcomes, and Length of Hospital Stay in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke  
    Bhatt H, Rizvi A, International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 4/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Tarascon Adult Endocrinology Pocketbook 2014 
    Chapter: Metabolic Syndrome 
    Bhatt H.Jones and Barrett Learning
  • GI Secrets 2014 
    Chapter: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Endocrine Disease 
    Bhatt H, Gopalakrishnan G2014
  • Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013, 2014 
    Chapter: Metabolic Syndrome 2013, 2014 
    Bhatt H, Gopalakrishnan GEditors: Ferri FF.Mosby Elsevier, Inc., Philadelphia, PA2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • MacroProlactinoma: A 'Huge' Impact on a Young Male's Bone Health
    Sperling S, Bhatt H, American College of Physicians, 5/2014
  • Apoplexy In a Pluripotent Pituitary Tumor with Acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia, and hypogonadism.
    Bhatt, H, Aziz, S, Rizvi, A., American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Meeting, 5/1/2012
  • Stroke in the Elderly: More Diabetes, Longer Hospital Stay, and Higher Complications.
    Bhatt, H, Rizvi, A., Aging Research Day (MUSC Foundation) Annual Meeting, 2/1/2010
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Lectures

  • PreDiabetes: Current Understanding and Research, Brown University CME Webcast 
    Providence, RI - 3/27/2014
  • Male Osteoporosis: A Case Based Overview 
    Boston University - 5/1/2013
  • Type 2 Diabetes: Individualizing Care 
    Landmark Medical Center - 3/26/2013
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Other

  • Latino Public Radio 
    Interview
    Interview on impact of Diabetes in Latino Community - 6/28/2014
  • 360 WBRU Radio (National Station) Interview, 4/2/2014 
    Importance of Diabetes Prevention
    Providence, RI
  • Speaker at Media Event with Providence Mayor Tavares: Diabetes Screenings Launch 4/2/2014 
    Lifespan/Walgreens/BCBSRI
    Providence City Hall
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Committees

  • Physician Member, Rhode Island Department of Health Diabetes Council 2013 - Present
  • Diabetes Screening Consultant, Lifespan Community Health Committee 2014 - 2014
  • Physician Member, Rhode Island Obesity Symposium Planning Committee 2012 - 2013

Research History

  • Biomed Research InternationalPeer Reviewer2014 - 2014
  • Endocrine PracticePeer Reviewer2014 - 2014
  • Expert Opinion on Drug DiscoveryPeer Reviewer2013 - 2014

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Gujarati

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