Laura Carbone
Section Chief
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Rheumatology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic
Other Duties
J Harold Harrison MD Dist Univ Chr in Rheumatology, Medicine, Rheumatology
- LCARBONE@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2981
- (706) 721-0596
- HB 2030
Education
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MS, Epidemiology
University of Tennessee, 2001
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine,
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American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care
American Board of Internal Medicine,
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American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine,
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Medical License
GA Composite Med Brd, 2013
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PHY
GA Composite Med Brd, 2013
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Diplomat
American Board of addiction medicine,
Awards & Honors
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J. Harold Harrison, MD, Distinguished University Chair in Rheumatology
2018
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MCG Exemplary Teaching Award
2018
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MCG Exemplary Teaching Award
2017
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MCG Exemplary Teaching Award
2016
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Golden Apple Teaching Award
College of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are to teach rheumatology and internal medicine to all levels of trainees including medical students, residents, and rheumatology fellows.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Persons with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bone Health Issues and Management After Spinal Cord Injury, 2025
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Predictors of Fracture in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight or Obesity, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Changing trends in bisphosphonate therapy: a twenty-five-year surveillance in a single US integrated healthcare system, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Demographic Patterns in Vertebral Fracture Diagnoses among Women who Initiated Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy., 2024
Abstract
Research Interests
My research interest is in the epidemiology of postmenopausal and senile osteoporosis.
Professional Service
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NIH Clinical Trials Special Emphasis Panel.
- 2023
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National Institutes of Aging Multi-site Clinical Trial Implementation Review Committee
- 2022
Role: Committee Member
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CDA-2, ad hoc member
- 2021
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Clinica Latina
2017 - 2018
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Humane Society of Shelby County
2010 - 2011
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Centro Medico Umberto Parra
2008
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Office of Emergency Preparedness, Memphis and shelby county health department
2006
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Lecturer for Scleroderma Support Groups in Tennessee
2005 - 2006
