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Office
1717 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233Phone+1 800-822-8816Fax+1 205-583-8060
Education & Training
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Rheumatology, 1990 - 1993
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1989
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 1998 - 2024
- IA State Medical License 1990 - 2000
- 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
- Improving Care of Osteoporosis: Multi-Modal Intervention to Increase Testing and Treatment (ICOMMIITT) Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
- Improving Bone Health Among Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients on Chronic Glucocorticoids Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
- Patient Activation After DXA Result Notification Start of enrollment: 2012 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsFlare Rate Thresholds for Patient Assessment of Disease Activity States in Gout.William J. Taylor, Nicola Dalbeth, Kenneth G. Saag, Jasvinder A. Singh, Elizabeth J. Rahn
The Journal of Rheumatology. 2021-02-01 - 133 citationsRisk of Herpes Zoster in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases: Implications for Vaccination.Huifeng Yun, Shuo Yang, Lang Chen, Fenglong Xie, Kevin L. Winthrop
Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2016-09-01 - 23 citationsA pragmatic randomized trial comparing tablet computer informed consent to traditional paper-based methods for an osteoporosis study.Amy H. Warriner, Phillip J. Foster, Amy S. Mudano, Nicole C. Wright, Mary Elkins Melton
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2016-08-15
Journal Articles
- Recommendations Regarding the Reporting of Economic Evaluations in OsteoporosisS Silverman, K G Saag, S V Bukata, D T Gold, Osteoporosis international
- Long‐Term Safety of Rituximab in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Analysis from the SUNSTONE RegistryKenneth Saag, Daniel E Furst, Kevin L Winthrop, Arthritis Care & Research
- Correction to: Hip Fracture Trends in the United States, 2002 to 2015R F Gagel, E Siris, K G Saag, J R Curtis, Osteoporosis international
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Other
- Efficacy and Safety of Febuxostat Extended Release and Immediate Release in Patients with Gout and Moderate Renal Impairment: Phase II Placebo-Controlled StudyKenneth Saag, MD, BioMed Central
https://www.doximity.com/articles/47eb89b0-8f9e-4db6-add1-f5a2e4ce0763
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-06 - Efficacy and Safety of Febuxostat Extended Release and Immediate Release in Patients with Gout and Moderate Renal Impairment: Phase II Placebo-Controlled StudyKenneth Saag, MD, BioMed Central
https://www.doximity.com/articles/47eb89b0-8f9e-4db6-add1-f5a2e4ce0763
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-04-18 - Efficacy and Safety of Febuxostat Extended Release and Immediate Release in Patients with Gout and Moderate Renal Impairment: Phase II Placebo-Controlled StudyKenneth Saag, MD, BioMed Central
https://www.doximity.com/articles/47eb89b0-8f9e-4db6-add1-f5a2e4ce0763
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-04-18 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Fracture & an Aging WorldSeptember 24th, 2024
- Novel Gout Drug Passes Mid-Stage TestJanuary 20th, 2023
- 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
- Fellow
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