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Mark Patterson, MD, Pediatrics, Roanoke, VA

MarkKennethPattersonMD

Pediatrics Roanoke, VA

Pediatrician at Carilion Pediatric Associates

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  • Office

    4040 Postal Dr
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    Phone+1 540-772-4453
    Fax+1 540-722-4717

Summary

  • Dr. Mark Patterson is a pediatrician based in Roanoke, VA, specializing in pediatrics with expertise in narcolepsy and cataplexy. He completed his medical education at Albany Medical College and a residency in pediatrics at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Additionally, he holds a PhD in Biological Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Chemistry from Missouri Southern State University. Dr. Patterson is currently practicing at Carilion Clinic and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. His scholarly contributions include publications on pediatric topics such as dehydration, vaccine controversies, and sleep disorders, as well as earlier work in chemistry. He has received various honors, including the Air Force Commendation Medal and a Graduate Fellowship Award from the National Science Foundation.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1989
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPhD, Biological Chemistry, 1977 - 1982
  • Missouri Southern State University
    Missouri Southern State UniversityBS, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1973 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Air Force Commendation Medal United States Air Force, 1994
  • Sigma Xi 1981
  • Graduate Fellowship Award National Science Foundation, 1977

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Hydrogen Peroxide-Mediated Inhibition of T-Cell Response to Mitogens is a Result of Direct Action on T Cells  
    Patterson, M. A.K., Arch Surg, 1/1/1988
  • Activation Parameters for Thiolate-Disulfide Interchange Reactions in Aqueous Solutions  
    Patterson, M. A.K., J Org Chem, American Chemical Society, 1/1/1983
  • Enzymatic Conversion of alpha-Keto Aldehydes to Optically Active alpha-Hydroxy Acids Using Glyoxylase I and II  
    Patterson, M. A.K., J Org Chem, American Chemical Society, 1/1/1981

Abstracts/Posters

  • Vaccine Controversies
    Patterson, M. A.K., Pediatric Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, 1/1/2015
  • Assessing the Benefits of Sodium Oxybate (SXB) on Functioning, Productivity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Narcolepsy
    Patterson, M. A.K., American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Boston, MA, 1/7./2017
  • Factors Associated with use of Different Narcolepsy Medications and Medication Discontinuation Rates
    Patterson, M. A.K., American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Boston, MA, 1/6./2017
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Lectures

  • Treating Dehydration in Infant Simulation Lab 
    Blacksburg, VA - 1/15/2017
  • Pediatrics and Sleep Disorders 
    Carilion Clinic - 1/1/2013
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Simulation Lab 
    Blacksburg, VA - 1/11/2017

Committees

  • President/Founder, Day4NAPs non-profit 2019 - Present
  • President, Board of Trustees, Narcolepsy Network 2016 - 2019

Professional Memberships