Dinesh L. Edem, M.D. Endocrinologist
Primary Appointment Location
Endocrinology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-296-1220
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Edem
Clinical Biography
Dinesh Edem, MD is the director of the Medical Weight Management program at UAMS Health which opened a clinic in April 2022 at the Financial Center Parkway location. Additionally, he is an Assistant Professor of Endocrinology. Before joining UAMS in December 2021, he worked in full time clinical practice at Indiana University Health, Arnett in Lafayette, Indiana, and was also the Adjunct clinical Assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is currently involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows rotating through inpatient and outpatient clinics for UAMS.
Dr. Edem is triple board certified in Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Endocrinology. He is very passionate about providing comprehensive care to patients suffering from diabetes and obesity. His expertise includes helping patients navigate through changes in eating habits, physical activity, medication therapy and providing pre/post bariatric surgery care. He also sees general endocrinology patients at the UAMS Endocrine clinic, with keen interest in Diabetes Mellitus-1, Diabetes Mellitus-2, thyroid disorders and male hypogonadism.
During his fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr Edem realized that treating obesity helps improve many of the comorbidities that obesity is associated with, like, Diabetes Mellitus-2, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, Fatty liver, Sleep apnea, high triglycerides, low testosterone to name a few. He has been practicing Obesity Medicine integrated in his Endocrine practice since 2017. He aims to improve the awareness of risks of unhealthy weight gain among patients and other physicians, and ways to treat it.
Dr. Edem is excited to come to Central Arkansas because of the excellent opportunities for his family. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and 2 daughters doing activities like hiking and boating which abound in the state.
Dr. Edem's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Medical School
- Topiwala National Medical College
- Residency
- Johns Hopkins University
Internal Medicine - Fellowship
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Endocrinology
Professional Certifications
- Arkansas State Medical Board
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
- American Board of Obesity Medicine
Associations
- American College of Physicians
- The Endocrine Society
- American Medical Association
- Obesity Medicine Association
- The Obesity Society
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Edem
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Edem's Areas of Expertise
Diabetes and Endocrinology Care
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Locations Where Dr. Edem Practices
Endocrinology Clinic , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-296-1220
New and Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Medical Weight Management Clinic
11300 Financial Centre Parkway
Pyramid Park
Rooms 237-239
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-614-2340
New and Returning Patients