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Mohammed Ali, MD, Family Medicine, Decatur, GA

Mohammed Kumail Ali MD MSc, MBA


Vice Chair (Research), Family and Preventive Medicine Co-Director, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center William H. Foege Professor

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  • 158 W Ponce de LeonDecatur, GA 30030

  • Phone+1 404-251-2200

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Summary

  • Dr. Mohammed Ali is a family medicine specialist based in Decatur, GA. He is also the William H. Foege Professor and Co-Director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University. His expertise includes diabetes and obesity, and he has published over 300 research articles in notable journals such as Diabetes Care, the JAMA and Lancet journals, and other leading medical journals. He has served as an advisor or contributor to reports for the World Health Organization, World Bank, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and International Diabetes Federation.

Education & Training

  • University of Cape Town Faculty of Medicine
    University of Cape Town Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mini Focus on Diabetes JACC Focus Seminar: CV Health Promotion JACC Focus Seminar Blood Sugar Regulation for Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: JA...  
    Mohammed Ali, MD, ScienceDirect
  • Acceptability of a Decision‐Support Electronic Health Record System and Its Impact on Diabetes Care Goals in South Asia: A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation of the CARRS Trial  
    L Johnson, M K Ali, Diabetic Medicine
  • Trends and Disparities in Cardiovascular Mortality Among U.S. Adults with and Without Self-Reported Diabetes Mellitus, 1988–2015  
    Mohammed Ali, MD, Diabetes Care

Press Mentions

  • Weight-Loss Drugs Are Supposed to Be Forever. Until They Run Out
    Weight-Loss Drugs Are Supposed to Be Forever. Until They Run OutSeptember 24th, 2024

Grant Support

  • ENHANcing CErvical cancer screening and treatment in women LIviNg with HIV in KenyA (ENHANCE LINKAge)EMORY UNIVERSITY2024–2029
  • Enhanced BReast and cErvical cAncer screening in Kenya THROUGH implementation science research and training (The BREAKTHROUGH Center)EMORY UNIVERSITY2023–2028
  • Training on ImplemenTAtioN and team Science for NCD Control (TITANS) programEMORY UNIVERSITY2023–2028
  • Integrating HIV and hEART health in South Africa (iHeart-SA)WITS HEALTH CONSORTIUM (PTY), LTD2020–2025
  • COllaborative research, implementation, And LEadership training to addresS chronic Conditions across the lifecoursE (COALESCE)EMORY UNIVERSITY2019–2025

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