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Robert J. Kipnis, MD, FACR, CCD
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 Education/Training
- Undergraduate: Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; BA, 1981
- Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC; M.D., 1985
- Internship: Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Internal Medicine, 1985-1986
- Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT., Internal Medicine, 1986-1988
- Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT., Division of Rheumatology, 1988-1991
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, 1988, Rheumatology, 1992, 2002
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry: 2000, 2003
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Our Physicians
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| Dr. Kipnis has been in private practice in Charlotte since 1991. Although actively involved in the evaluation and treatment of all rheumatologic illnesses, he has particular interests in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and osteoporosis. He is involved in many areas of professional consulting and research. He gives medical lectures for physicians throughout Charlotte and the Carolinas. |
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Awards & Honors
- Sigma Xi (Scientific Honor Society, Undergraduate Universities), 1981
- Alpha Omega Alpha (Scientific Honor Society, Medical Schools), 1984
- Physician Scientist Award, National Institute of Health, 1988
- Physician Recognition Award, with special commendation for self-directed Learning, American Medical Association, 1995
- President, Arthritis Patient Services, 1997-1998
- Unsung Hero Award, Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter, 2003
- Physician Leadership Award, Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter, 2004
- Top Doctors, Rheumatology Charlotte Magazine, July, 2007
Appointments
- Associate Research Scientist, Department of Internal Medicine, 1988-1991, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, 1992-1994, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, 1994-1997, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Professional & Committee Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology, 1991 - present
- Arthritis Patient Services, Board of Directors, 1992 - present
 President, 1997 – 1998
- International Society of Bone Densitometry, 2000 - present
- Lupus Foundation, Piedmont Chapter, 2003 – 2007
- Medical Director, Board of Directors, 2003 – 2007
- Mecklenburg County Medical Society, 1991 – present
- North Carolina Rheumatology Association, 2002 – present
Board of Directors, 2002 - 2007
Vice-President, Board of Directors, 2002 – 2003
President, Board of Directors, 2003- 2004
- North Carolina Medical Society, 1991 – present
- Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
- Arthritis Patient Services, Board of Directors
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry
- Mecklenburg County Medical Society
- North Carolina Medical Society
- North Carolina Rheumatology Assoc. Board of Directors, 2002-present President; President, 2003-2004
- Lupus Foundation, Piedmont Chapter Medical Director, Board of Directors , 2003-present
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