Laura Carbone
Section Chief
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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Exemplary Teaching Award Augusta University / MCG, 2025
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MCG Group on Women in Medicine (GWIMS) Leadership Award Augusta University / MCG, 2025
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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
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RRHE 5000
Rheumatology
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
- Heart Failure is an Independent Risk Factor for Incident Osteoporotic Fracture in a High-Risk Older Population, 2026
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Shifting bisphosphonate prescribing patterns for fracture prevention: a 24-year national surveillance of men in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration., 2026
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Persons with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition preserves alveolar bone in experimental periodontitis with estrogen deficiency., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Assessing for Racial/Ethnic Variability in U.S.-FRAXTM Performance Among Older Adult Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the United States, 2025
Abstract
Research Interests
My research interest is in the epidemiology of postmenopausal and senile osteoporosis.
Department Service
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WMCG, Dept of Medicine, Promotion and Tenure Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), Safety Officer 2025 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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WMCG Access Improvement Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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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