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Sung Sam Lim, MD, Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA

Sung SamLimMDMPH

Rheumatology Atlanta, GA

Lupus & Related

Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology Professor of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

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  • Office

    49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
    Atlanta, GA 30303
    Phone+1 404-616-5480
    Fax+1 404-688-6024

Summary

  • Dr. Sung Sam Lim is a rheumatologist in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Emory University Hospital Midtown. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in systemic lupus erythematosus and related diseases.

Education & Training

  • Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
    Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityMPH, Epidemiology, 2001 - 2006
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1997
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBA, Chemistry, 1988 - 1992
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Rheumatology

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award American College of Rheumatology, 2015
  • Leadership in Lupus Research Award Lupus Foundation of America (GA), 2009
  • Health Advancement Research Award Community Health Charities of Georgia, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hydroxychloroquine Prescription Trends and Predictors for Excess Dosing Per Recent Ophthalmology Guidelines  
    S Sam Lim, Anca Askanase, Michelle Petri, Karen H Costenbader, Ronald B Melles, Cynthia Aranow, April M Jorge, BioMed Central
  • Factors Associated with Damage Accrual in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results from the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) Incep...  
    Bruce IN, O'Keeffe AG, Farewell V, Hanly JG, Manzi S, Su L, Gladman DD, Bae SC, Sanchez-Guerrero J, Romero-Diaz J, Gordon C, Wallace DJ, Clarke AE, Bernatsky S, Ginzle..., Ann Rheum Dis, 1/1/2015
  • Impact of Early Disease Factors on Metabolic Syndrome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Data from an International Inception Cohort  
    Parker B, Urowitz MB, Gladman DD, Lunt M, Donn R, Bae SC, Sanchez-Guerrero J, Romero-Diaz J, Gordon C, Wallace DJ, Clarke AE, Bernatsky S, Ginzler EM, Isenberg DA, Rah..., Ann Rheum Dis., 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Paper Patient-Based Flare Study in SLE
    Sturgess J, Allan E, Isenberg DA, Aranow C, Aringer M, Askanase A, Bae SC, R Bernatsky S, Bruce IN, Buyon JP, Cervera R, Clarke A, Dooley MA, Fortin PR, Giles I, Ginzl..., Arthritis Rheumatol, 1/1/2015
  • Factors Associated with Recognition of Depression by Healthcare Providers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    Pham A, Rene L, Khosroshahi A, Lim SS, Drenkard C, 11th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vienna, Austria, 1/1/2015
  • RAPID3 and Physician Global Correlate Well with SELENA-SLEDAI in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
    Lim SS, Drenkard C, Kan H, Bao G, Dunlop-Thomas C, Pobiner B, Chang D, 11th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Vienna, Austria, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Lupus and Clinical Trials 
    Office of Clinical Research, Atlanta, Georgia - 1/1/2015
  • Lupus Review and Update 
    Sandestin, Florida - 1/1/2015
  • Lupus, A Public Health Perspective 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Living with Lupus and Healthcare Reform 
    CNN
    1/1/2010
  • General Questions About Lupus 
    Lupus Foundation of America, Webchat
    1/1/2009
  • Radio Interview on Lupus and the Grady Lupus Clinic 
    NPR/WABE
    1/1/2004

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