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Office
3896 Princeton Lakes Way
Atlanta, GA 30331Phone+1 404-489-4444
Education & Training
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007 - 2010
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2006
- Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
- Morehouse School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- HI State Medical License 2017 - 2020
- NC State Medical License 2006 - 2018
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Trials
- Functional Impact of GLP-1 for Heart Failure Treatment (FIGHT) Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
- Study of High-dose Spironolactone vs. Placebo Therapy in Acute Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2014 Dec 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Achieving Equitable Cardiovascular Care for All: ACC Board of Trustees Health Equity Task Force Action Plan.Paul L Douglass, Dipti Itchhaporia, Biykem Bozkurt, Robert O Roswell, Akshay Khandelwal
JACC. Advances. 2024-07-01 - 94 citationsTen things to know about ten cardiovascular disease risk factorsHarold E. Bays, Pam R. Taub, Elizabeth Epstein, Erin D. Michos, Richard A. Ferraro
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2021-01-23 - 62 citationsImproving the enrollment of women and racially/ethnically diverse populations in cardiovascular clinical trials: An ASPC practice statement.Erin D. Michos, Tina K. Reddy, Martha Gulati, LaPrincess C. Brewer, Rachel M. Bond
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2021-08-20
Press Mentions
- 46 Cardiology Leaders on the Move in 2022January 23rd, 2023
- ACC Names Dr. Melvin Echols as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OfficerJuly 15th, 2022
- 18 Heart Clinics, Programs Launched in 2022July 12th, 2022
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