Irene Hong-McAtee MD
Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology, Pediatric Growth Disorder Endocrinology, Pediatric Thyroid Endocrinology
Associate Professor
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2200 Children's WayNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-5000
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Summary
- Dr. Irene Hong-McAtee is a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist located in Nashville, TN, with specific expertise in pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, and thyroid endocrinology. Her education includes a BA/BS from the University of Kentucky, an MD from Washington University in St. Louis, a Residency in Pediatrics, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology from the University of Minnesota. Currently, Dr. Hong-McAtee holds the position of Attending Physician and Associate Professor at Vanderbilt Health. She has been published in several different medical journals and has been recognized multiple times for excellence in patient care.
Education & Training
University of MinnesotaFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2003 - 2006
Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2003- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1999
University of KentuckyBS/BA, Biology/Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Singletary Scholarship, Gaines Fellowship, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2013 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2006 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2005 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Pediatric Endocrinologist Subboard (overseeing national board exam) American Board of Pediatrics, 2021-2026
- Pediatric Endocrinology Steering Committee Epic, 2024-2025
- Academy of Excellence in Clinical Medicine VUMC, 2022-2025
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for pediatric kidney disease: the future is near.Gilda M Portalatin, Irene Hong-McAtee, Anna M Burgner, Edward R Gould, Tracy E Hunley
Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsThyroid gland volumes in premature infants using serial ultrasoundsSafdar S. Khan, Irene Hong-McAtee, Vesna Martich Kriss, Scott D. Stevens, Timothy N. Crawford
Journal of Perinatology. 2018-07-30 - Case 2: Prolonged Hypoglycemia in an Adolescent without Diabetes.Akshay Sharma, Irene Hong-McAtee
Pediatrics in Review. 2016-07-01
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- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
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