VinTangprichaMDPhD

Endocrinology • Atlanta, GA

Diabetes, Gonad Disorders & Reproductive, Lipid Metabolism, Parathyroid

Professor of Medicine

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Office
1365 Clifton Rd NE
Bldg A
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone+1 404-778-3280

Fax+1 404-778-5730

Summary

Dr. Vin Tangpricha is an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Emory University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in diabetes, gonad disorders & reproductive, lipid metabolism, and parathyroid and is experienced in osteoporosis, reproductive and sexual endocrinology, vitamin d deficiency, severity of illness index, and transgender medicine.

Education & Training

Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1999 - 2001
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1998 - 2007
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Atlanta Magazine Best Doctors Castle Connolly, 2016-2022
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2011-2022
Outstanding Service to an Underserved Community American College of Endocrinology/American Association for Clinical Endocrinologists, 2016
Fellow (FACE) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
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Clinical Trials

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Subjects Start of enrollment: 2005 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Tumor Necrosis Factor Decreases Vitamin D Dependant Calcium Absorption Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Improving Vitamin D Status In Cystic Fibrosis Start of enrollment: 2006 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Vitamin D and Blood Pressure Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
Clinical Effects of Vitamin D Repletion in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2007 Jun 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Prevention of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism With Vitamin D in Stage II/III Chronic Kidney Disease Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Role of T-cells in Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Start of enrollment: 2006 Dec 01
Completed
Vitamin D for Enhancing the Immune System in Cystic Fibrosis (DISC Study) Start of enrollment: 2011 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Comparison of Absorption of Vitamin D in Cystic Fibrosis Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 4
A Single Wintertime Dose of Vitamin D3 to Prevent Winter Decline in Vitamin D Status in Healthy Adults Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 4
Vitamin D and Microbiota in Cystic Fibrosis Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Pilot E2 for Hypogonadal Women With CFBD Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 01
Withdrawn
Phase 4
Vitamin D and Prebiotics for Intestinal Health in Cystic Fibrosis Start of enrollment: 2020 Mar 13
Completed
Phase 4
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Association Between Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy and Measures of Glucose Metabolism: A Longitudinal Study.
Olivia Anike, Qi Zhang, Shalender Bhasin, W Dana Flanders, Darios Getahun
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024-12-18
Continuation of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals: A Systematic Review.
Pranav Gupta, Luisa Marin Cunha, Daniela Diego, Vin Tangpricha
Endocrine Practice. 2024-12-01
Testosterone concentrations and associated predictors in men with cystic fibrosis: A retrospective, single-center study.
Ishaan Jathal, Yanhua Wang, José Nilo G Binongo, Crystal Cobb, William R Hunt
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 2024-12-01

Journal Articles

Free and Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Are Associated with Disease Activity in Pediatric Patients with Newly Diagnosed Treatment Naïve Ulcerative Col...
James Markowitz, Joel Rosh, Robert N Baldassano, Brendan Boyle, Jeffrey S Hyams, Vin Tangpricha, Subra Kugathasan, Lee A Denson, Neal S Leleiko, Cary G Sauer, Thomas R..., Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Lectures

Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
ENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/19/2018

Other

Transsexualism: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis
Tangpricha V, Gooren LJ
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/transsexualism-epidemiology-pathophysiology-and-diagnosis
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-30
Treatment of transsexualism
Tangpricha V, Gooren LJ
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-transsexualism
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-22

Press Mentions

New Guideline: Preventing a First Stroke May Be Possible with Screening, Lifestyle ChangesOctober 21st, 2024
What Are Puberty Blockers, and How Do They Work?May 1st, 2023
Transgender Individuals Twice as Likely to Die as General PopulationSeptember 9th, 2021
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Grant Support

Vitamin D in the Immune System in Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Foundation2011–Present
Vitamin D and Prebiotics for Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Foundation2019–2021
Role Of T-Cells In Osteoporosis In Women Undergoing Surgical MenopauseNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2011
Bone Mineral Density In Female To MALE TranssexualsNational Center For Research Resources2004