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Cecelia (Ackerman) Theobald, MD, Internal Medicine, Nashville, TN

CeceliaNally(Ackerman)TheobaldMDMPH(She/Her)

Internal Medicine Nashville, TN

Chief of Staff, Corporate Clinical Affairs, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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  • Office

    1500 21st Avenue S
    Suite 3000
    Nashville, TN 37212
    Phone+1 615-936-3636
    Fax+1 615-936-3635

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Quality Scholars, 2012 - 2014
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityM.P.H., 2012 - 2014
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2011
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2008, MD
  • University of Richmond
    University of RichmondB.A., Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Richmond
    University of RichmondB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • EpicPhysician Builder

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hugh Jackson Morgan Teaching Award for Best Faculty Teacher in Ambulatory Medicine Vanderbilt University, 2014
  • Finalist for Mack Lipkin Sr. Associate Member Scientific Presentation Award 2014
  • Outstanding Trainee in General Internal Medicine Vanderbilt University, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diaphragmatic herniation and pancreatitis  
    Lu XL, Payne M, Theobald CN, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1/1/2015
  • Reducing Hospital Readmission: Current Strategies and Future Directions  
    Kripalani S, Theobald CN, Anctil B, Vasilevskis EE, Annual Review of Medicine, 1/1/2014
  • Effect of the ACGME 16-Hour Rule on Internal Medicine Intern Educational Opportunities  
    Theobald CN, Stover DG, Choma NN, Hathaway J, Green JK, Peterson NB, Sponsler KC, Vasilevskis EE, Kripalani S, Sergent J, Brown NJ, Denny JC, Academic Medicine, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Implementation of a Longitudinal Continuity Clinical Experience: Initial Results from the First Three Student Cohorts
    Theobald CN, Ehrenfeld JM, Green JK, Ridinger H, McDonald M, Hutchinson M, Association of American Medical Colleges Integrating Quality National Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Reducing Foley Catheter Utilization in VA-TVHS: Dissemination and Sustainability of a Successful Intervention
    Spain T, Theobald CN, Resnick MJ, Dittus RS, Roumie CL, VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute, Nashville, TN, 1/1/2015
  • Effect of Medication Reconciliation Student Curriculum on Skill Acquisition & Patient Care
    Theobald CN, Ridinger HA, Ehrenfeld JM, Hutchinson M, Green JK, Gerald S. Gotterer Health Professions Education Research Day, Nashville, TN, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Internal Medicine Residents’ Perceived Responsibility for Transitions of Care: A Needs Assessment 
    Toronto, Canada - 1/1/2015
  • Cross-Cover Pearls 
    Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN - 1/1/2015
  • Approach to Preparing for the ABIM Exam 
    Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Shade Tree Clinic Adapts to Changing Healthcare Landscape
    Shade Tree Clinic Adapts to Changing Healthcare LandscapeMarch 15th, 2018
  • Patient Experience Awards Honor Service Excellence
    Patient Experience Awards Honor Service ExcellenceOctober 11th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish