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H. Courtenay Harrison Jr., MD, Endocrinology, Virginia Beach, VA

H. CourtenayHarrisonJr.MDFACP, FACE(He/Him)

Endocrinology • Virginia Beach, VA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

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  • Office

    1168 First Colonial Rd
    Suite 300
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Phone+1 757-496-9020
    Fax+1 757-481-0638

Summary

  • Dr. H. Courtenay Harrison is an endocrinologist in Virginia Beach, VA and is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and thyroid and is experienced in diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders, endocrinology, and thyroid disease.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1990
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985
  • St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
    St. Bartholomew’s HospitalClerkship, Endocrinology, 1984 - 1984
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, English, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hampton Roads Super Doctors (Endocrinology) Hampton Roads Magazine, 2011
  • Top Endocrinologist HamptonRoads Magazine, 2003; HamptonRoads Magazinw, 2008, 2008
  • ADA Cure, Care, and Commitment Award 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rapid reduction and return of surface insulin receptors after exposure to brief pulses of insulin in perifused rat hepatocytes.  
    Goodner, CI, Sweet IR, Harrison, Jr HC, Diabetes 37: 1316-1323
  • Insulin pulses less effective than continuous insulin in inhibiting PEPCK mRNA levels stimulated by cAMP and dexamethasone in perifused hepatoma cells.  
    Harrison, Jr HC, Goodner CJ, Berrie MA, Diabetes 50: 990-997

Abstracts/Posters

  • Rapid recycling of surface insulin receptors after exposure to pulses of insulin in perifused rat hepatocytes.
    Goodner, CJ, Sweet IR, Harrison Jr HC, American Diabetes Association, 48th Science Session, New Orleans, LA
  • Insulin pulses are less effective than continuous insulin in inhibiting PEPCK mRNA levels stimulated by cAMP and dexamethasone in perifused hepatoma cells.
    Harrison Jr HC, Goodner CJ, Berrie MA, American Diabetes Association, 50th Science Session, Atlanta, GA
  • Galanin simulates growth hormone but fails to alter insulin or glucose in baboons.
    Koerker DJ, Harrison Jr HC, Goodner CJ, American Diabetes Association, 50th Science Session, Atlanta, GA

Professional Memberships

Dr. H. Courtenay Harrison, Dr. H. Courtenay Harrison, MD, Dr. H Harrison