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Amit Sapra, MD, Family Medicine, Springfield, IL

AmitSapraMDFAAFP

Family Medicine Springfield, IL

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine

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  • Office

    520 N 4th St
    Springfield, IL 62702
    Phone+1 217-545-8000
    Fax+1 217-747-1351

Education & Training

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • BLDE University - Medical College
    BLDE University - Medical CollegeClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The People’s Choice Award Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois., 2019
  • TEACHER OF THE YEAR Department of Family & Community Medicine, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois,, 2018
  • TOP (The Outstanding Professional) Award University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas Family Medicine Residency Program., 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Using Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 (GAD-2) and GAD-7 in a Primary Care Setting  
    Amit Sapra, Priyanka Bhandari, Shivani Sharma, Trupesh Chanpura, Lauri Lopp, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, 5/21/2020
  • A Case of Extensive Debilitating Generalized Morphea  
    Amit Sapra, Rebecca Dix, Priyanka Bhandari, Asiya Mohammed, Eukesh Ranjit, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, 5/14/2020
  • Following a concussion, can aerobic exercise aid the cognitive recovery process?  
    Jason Hui, Solomiya Britska, Amit Sapra, Evidence-Based Practice, 4/1/2020
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Books/Book Chapters

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Other

Press Mentions

  • Teenagers and Vaping: Thoughts from a Physician
    Teenagers and Vaping: Thoughts from a PhysicianMay 18th, 2020
  • High Temps Impact on Your Health
    High Temps Impact on Your HealthMay 18th, 2020
  • Qsymia:  New Weight Loss Pill
    Qsymia: New Weight Loss PillMay 18th, 2020

Committees

  • Member, Southern Illinois School of Medicine Hypertension Committee 2020 - Present
  • Member, Resident’s Curriculum Committee, Department of Family & Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 2019 - Present
  • Member, , Family Medicine Education and Evaluation Committee, Department of Family & Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 2019 - Present
  • Member, Patient Experience Committee, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 2018 - Present
  • Member Representative of Family Medicine Department, Morbidity & Mortality Evaluation Committee at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois. 2017 - Present
  • Member, Clinical Competency Committee, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Member
  • Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)
    Member
  • Society of Teachers for Family Medicine (STFM)
    Member
  • Obesity Medicine Association.
    Member
  • National Osteoporosis Foundation
    Member
  • Medical Council of India.
    Member
  • Delhi Medical Council
    Member
  • International Member Affiliate of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), London, United Kingdom.
    Member

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Creole, Punjabi

Industry Relationships

  • Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Springfield, IL, US2016 - Present