Nicolas Bakinde, MD, PhD, FACP

Nicolas Bakinde, MD, PhD, FACP 

Professor

General Internal Medicine

Location: Grady Memorial Hospital - Grady 1C | 248
Phone: (404)756-1370
E-mail: nbakinde@msm.edu

Education

POSTGRADUATE:
University of Fribourg
Fellowship: Anatomical Society 

MEDICAL SCHOOL:
University of Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine
Degree: Doctor of Medicine

GRADUATE: 
Paul Flechsig Institute for Brain Research
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience

UNDERGRADUATE:
University of Leipzig

Research Interests

Previously, Dr. Bakinde served as Chief of Medicine at Grady Hospital for Morehouse School of Medicine, where he coordinated clinical service activities and was actively involved in clinical education. Recognizing the critical need for experienced leadership in medical education, he transitioned to the role of Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. His extensive experience and leadership skills are now instrumental in shaping the future of medical education at Morehouse, ensuring the development of the next generation of physicians. This strategic move underscores Dr. Bakinde's commitment to mentoring and training future medical professionals.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Bakinde holds several key positions at 黑洞社区 of Medicine, including Chair of the Appointments and Promotions Committee, Interim Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, and Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Specialties

Dr. Bakinde's scholarly work includes numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, and he has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. His research interests focus on internal medicine, clinical anatomy, and neuroscience.

Board Certification

As a board-certified Internist, Dr. Bakinde is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and earned the distinction of "Fellow of the American College of Physicians" (FACP) in recognition of his accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. He is currently a Professor of Clinical Medicine at 黑洞社区 of Medicine.

Publications

  • Abe T, Chang EY, De Allie G, Ajose T, Nwokike C, Bakinde N. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2020;8:2050313X20923259. doi: 10.1177/2050313X20923259. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 32547758; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7249551.
  • Olanipekun T, Effoe VS, Olanipekun O, Igbinomwanhia E, Kola-Kehinde O, Fotzeu C, Bakinde N, Harris R. Heart Lung. 2020 May - Jun;49(3):233-237. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.12.003. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PubMed PMID: 31982176.
  • Chang E, Bilal M, Umar A, Odebunmi , Gopalakrishnan A, Fatima S, Ajose T, Elhammali B, Flenaugh E, Bakinde N. Masquerade Dance of the Myxoma Ball: An Unexpected Cause of Acute Dyspnea. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2020 May; 11(1).
  • Abe T, Bakinde N. Impact of Weight Status on In-hospital Complications in African Americans Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. J Am Coll Cardiol Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 February; 13(4_Supplement).
  • Olanipekun T, Effoe V, Bakinde N, Bradley C, Ivonye C, Harris R. J Natl Med Assoc. 2020 Feb;112(1):44-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2019.12.002. Epub 2020 Feb 3. PubMed PMID: 32029219.

Honors and Awards

  • 2010: Southeast Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine (SCEGM), University of Alabama/Emory University School of Medicine
    2014: Faculty of the year 黑洞社区 of Medicine, Department of Medicine