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Kenneth Saag, MD, Rheumatology, Birmingham, AL

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Rheumatology Birmingham, AL

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related, Spondyloarthropathy

Professor, Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1717 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 800-822-8816
    Fax+1 205-583-8060

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Rheumatology, 1990 - 1993
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1989
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1990 - 2000
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Association of American Physicians, 2015
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 1995
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Recommendations Regarding the Reporting of Economic Evaluations in Osteoporosis  
    S Silverman, K G Saag, S V Bukata, D T Gold, Osteoporosis international
  • Long‐Term Safety of Rituximab in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Analysis from the SUNSTONE Registry  
    Kenneth Saag, Daniel E Furst, Kevin L Winthrop, Arthritis Care & Research
  • Correction to: Hip Fracture Trends in the United States, 2002 to 2015  
    R F Gagel, E Siris, K G Saag, J R Curtis, Osteoporosis international
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Lectures

  • Osteoporosis and Vitamin D 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/23/2019

Other

Press Mentions

  • Fracture & an Aging World
    Fracture & an Aging WorldSeptember 24th, 2024
  • Novel Gout Drug Passes Mid-Stage Test
    Novel Gout Drug Passes Mid-Stage TestJanuary 20th, 2023
  • Themes of Drama, Heroism & New Challenges Threaded President’s & Keynote Addresses at ACR Convergence 2022
    Themes of Drama, Heroism & New Challenges Threaded President’s & Keynote Addresses at ACR Convergence 2022November 18th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Activating Patients To Reduce Osteoporosis (APROPOS)National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2011
  • UAB Deep South Arthritis And Musculoskeletal CertsAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2011
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award (For Kenneth G. Saag, MD, Msc)National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2010–2011
  • UAB Health Services &Outcomes Research Training ProgramAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2009–2011
  • Improving Care Of Osteoporosis: Multi-Modal Interventions To Increase TestingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2011
  • Comprehensive Minority And Health Disparities Research CenterNational Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2010
  • UAB T32 In Comparative Effectiveness ResearchAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010
  • UAB K 12 In Comparative Effectiveness ResearchAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010
  • Deep South Musculoskeletal (DSM) CertsAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007–2010
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award For Kenneth G. SaagNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2005–2009
  • Safety Assessment Of Anti-Tnf Agents Used In Autoimmune DiseaseAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2008
  • Androgen-Deprivation Therapy For Prostate Cancer And Bone HealthNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • UAB CERT Of Musculoskeletal DisordersAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2006
  • UAB Certs Of Musculoskeletal DisordersAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2005
  • Improving Quality Of Care In Steroid Induced OsteoporosisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2002
  • Long Term Safety And Toxicity Monitoring For NsaidsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2001
  • Osteonecrosis Among Renal Transplant RecipientsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1999–2001
  • Osteonecrosis Among Renal Transplant PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2000

Professional Memberships