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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

  • MS, Epidemiology University of Tennessee, 2001

  • MD, Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine,

  • American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care American Board of Internal Medicine,

  • American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine,

  • Medical License GA Composite Med Brd, 2013

  • PHY GA Composite Med Brd, 2013

  • Diplomat American Board of addiction medicine,

Awards & Honors

  • Exemplary Teaching Award Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ / MCG, 2025

  • MCG Group on Women in Medicine (GWIMS) Leadership Award Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ / MCG, 2025

  • J. Harold Harrison, MD, Distinguished University Chair in Rheumatology 2018

  • MCG Exemplary Teaching Award 2018

  • MCG Exemplary Teaching Award 2017

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • 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

  • WMCG, Dept of Medicine, Promotion and Tenure Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), Safety Officer 2025 - Present

    Role: Officer, Other Officer

  • WMCG Access Improvement Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • NIH Clinical Trials Special Emphasis Panel. - 2023

  • National Institutes of Aging Multi-site Clinical Trial Implementation Review Committee - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

  • CDA-2, ad hoc member - 2021

    Role: Committee Member

Public Service

  • Clinica Latina 2017 - 2018

  • Humane Society of Shelby County 2010 - 2011

  • Centro Medico Umberto Parra 2008

  • Office of Emergency Preparedness, Memphis and shelby county health department 2006

  • Lecturer for Scleroderma Support Groups in Tennessee 2005 - 2006