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Monika Safford, MD, Internal Medicine, Birmingham, AL

MonikaMariaSaffordMD

Internal Medicine Birmingham, AL

Professor, Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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  • Office

    171711th Avenue South
    MT643
    Birmingham, AL 35294
    Phone+1 205-934-6883

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2004 - 2016
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1995 - 2005
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1991 - 1995
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1989 - 1992
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association Between Caregiver Strain and Self-Care Among Caregivers with Diabetes  
    Monika M Safford, Madeline R Sterling, JAMA Network Open
  • Performance of the Pooled Cohort Equations to Estimate Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk by Body Mass Index  
    Rohan Khera, Vijay Nambi, Stephen L Seliger, Monika M Safford, Robert J Mentz, Donald M Lloyd-Jones, Ian J Neeland, JAMA Network Open
  • An Investigation of Selection Bias in Estimating Racial Disparity in Stroke Risk Factors: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study  
    Ronit Katz, Monika M Safford, American Journal of Epidemiology
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Authored Content

  • Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Hospice Use and End-of-Life Treatment Intensity in the REGARDS CohortAugust 2020
  • Evaluation of Racial Disparities in Hospice Use and End-of-Life Treatment Intensity in the REGARDS CohortAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • Satisfaction with Life Portends Less CVD: UK Biobank Analysis
    Satisfaction with Life Portends Less CVD: UK Biobank AnalysisSeptember 20th, 2024
  • COVID May Trigger Hyperglycemia by Harming Fat Cells
    COVID May Trigger Hyperglycemia by Harming Fat CellsOctober 4th, 2021
  • COVID-19 May Trigger Hyperglycemia and Worsen Disease by Harming Fat Cells
    COVID-19 May Trigger Hyperglycemia and Worsen Disease by Harming Fat CellsOctober 1st, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Reasons For Geographic And Racial Differences In Stroke-Myocardial Infarction-2National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011
  • Regards - MI StudyNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2011
  • Using Cers To Optimize Quality Of Life For Persons With Diabetes And Chronic PainAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010
  • Bone Health Conference GrantAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010