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Jonathan Flacker MD

  • Department of Medicine
    Adjunct Professor
  • (404) 728-6559
  • jflacke@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Flacker is an adjunct professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Flacker received his MD from the University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine and is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

He is a dedicated physician who has been recognized multiple times as a "Top Doctor" in Atlanta Magazine. He is also widely recognized as a physician educator and presently serves as Chair for the American Geriatrics Society Education Committee.

Academic Appointment

  • Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine
  • BA from Emory College

Research

Focus

  • Though the bulk of my activity relates to the development of education products, I have some research interests including the causes and consequences of delirium, and mortality prediction modeling.

Publications

  • Indoles from commensal bacteria extend healthspan.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Volume: 114 Page(s): E7506 - E7515
    09/05/2017 Authors: Sonowal R; Swimm A; Sahoo A; Luo L; Matsunaga Y; Wu Z; Bhingarde JA; Ejzak EA; Ranawade A; Qadota H
  • The benefits of being a senior mentor: Cultivating resilience through the mentorship of health professions students.
    Volume: 38 Page(s): 283 - 294
    01/01/2017 Authors: Halpin SN; Dillard RL; Idler E; Clevenger C; Rothschild E; Blanton S; Wilson J; Flacker JM
  • A pilot educational intervention to improve knowledge and change practice targeting HIV providers caring for older patients living with HIV
    Volume: 64 Page(s): S181 - S181
    05/01/2016 Authors: Tejani M; Flacker J
  • THE CARE TRANSITIONS SENIOR EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM; PROMOTING PATIENT PARTICIPATION TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN TRANSITIONS OF CARE
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 55 Page(s): 377 - 377
    11/01/2015 Authors: Ohuabunwa U; Jordan Q; Mims A; Hodge J; Patel T; Flacker J
  • Identifying landmark articles for advancing the practice of geriatrics.
    Volume: 62 Page(s): 2159 - 2162
    11/01/2014 Authors: Vaughan CP; Fowler R; Goodman RA; Graves TR; Flacker JM; Johnson TM
  • DETERMINANTS OF HOSPITAL READMISSIONS AMONG LOW INCOME AND MINORITY OLDER ADULTS
    Volume: 29 Page(s): S66 - S66
    04/01/2014 Authors: Ohuabunwa UK; Flacker J; Jordan QE
  • Implementation of a care transitions model for low-income older adults: a high-risk, vulnerable population.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 61 Page(s): 987 - 992
    06/01/2013 Authors: Ohuabunwa U; Jordan Q; Shah S; Fost M; Flacker J
  • WebPEARLs: A Standardized, Web-based Curriculum for Resident Education in Geriatrics.
    Volume: 61 Page(s): S40 - S41
    04/01/2013 Authors: Harada CN; Ford CR; Duxbury AS; Herrington HL; Rothrock AG; Flacker JM; Evans HH; Ritchie CS; Brown CJ
  • An Office-based Inter-professional Care Transitions Curriculum for Third Year Medical Students.
    Volume: 61 Page(s): S157 - S158
    04/01/2013 Authors: Ohuabunwa U; Flacker J
  • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 52 Page(s): 23 - 23
    11/01/2012 Authors: Flacker J
  • Safety in Transitions of Care; Identifying Needs Among Key Providers in an Urban Academic Hospital.
    Volume: 60 Page(s): S58 - S59
    04/01/2012 Authors: Ohuabunwa UK; Shah S; Jordan Q; Johnson K; Tai C; Flacker J
  • Use of a virtual classroom in training fourth-year medical students on care transitions.
    J Hosp Med Volume: 7 Page(s): 14 - 21
    01/01/2012 Authors: Eskildsen MA; Chakkalakal R; Flacker JM
  • Implementation of the Care Transitions Intervention among Low Income Seniors: Sustainability of Gains and Lessons Learned.
    Volume: 59 Page(s): S153 - S153
    04/01/2011 Authors: Ohuabunwa UK; Mohyuddin J; Jordan Q; Boone A; Williams E; Brown V; Flacker J
  • A multimodal aging and dying course for first-year medical students improves knowledge and attitudes.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 57 Page(s): 1492 - 1497
    08/01/2009 Authors: Eskildsen MA; Flacker J
  • Care of the hospitalized aging medical patient: delirium module.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 57 Page(s): 1268 - 1269
    07/01/2009 Authors: Bagri AS; Flacker JM
  • The dying process: An educational imperative
    Volume: 57 Page(s): S131 - S131
    03/01/2009 Authors: Herman AD; Flacker JM
  • A Computer-Based Workbook for Geriatric Teaching for Medical Residents
    Volume: 57 Page(s): S180 - S180
    03/01/2009 Authors: Eskildsen M; Price T; Flacker J
  • Collaborative learning for first-year medical students: The Wiki project
    Volume: 56 Page(s): S178 - S179
    04/01/2008 Authors: Flacker JM
  • Successful implementation of a new aging module for first-year medical students
    Volume: 56 Page(s): S92 - S92
    04/01/2008 Authors: Eskildsen M; Reis-Starr C; Flacker J
  • Collaborative learning for first-year medical students: the podcast project
    Volume: 56 Page(s): S92 - S92
    04/01/2008 Authors: Eskildsen M; Flacker J
  • An unusual cause of functional decline in an elderly patient
    Volume: 56 Page(s): S76 - S76
    04/01/2008 Authors: Mahboob SK; Flacker J
  • Hospital discharge information and older patients: do they get what they need?
    J Hosp Med Volume: 2 Page(s): 291 - 296
    09/01/2007 Authors: Flacker J; Park W; Sims A
  • Advances in geriatric education: Evaluating the effectiveness of a geriatric curriculum.
    Volume: 55 Page(s): S131 - S131
    04/01/2007 Authors: Ohuabunwa UK; Reis-Starr C; Hamilton C; Flacker J
  • Strengthening physician training in geriatricts
    JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE Volume: 21 Page(s): 133 - 133
    04/01/2006 Authors: Stevens MB; Brownfield ED; Flacker JM
  • Older patients' knowledge of discharge plan: A failure of communication or information?
    Volume: 54 Page(s): S41 - S41
    04/01/2006 Authors: Flacker JM; Park W; Sims A
  • Potentially inappropriate medication prescribing for geriatric outpatients at a public county hospital: Are things better than we thought?
    Volume: 53 Page(s): S29 - S29
    04/01/2005 Authors: Strawder AF; Flacker JM
  • Do student-generated learning issues reflect learning objectives of a problem-based learning case?
    Volume: 53 Page(s): S185 - S185
    04/01/2005 Authors: Flacker JM; Hamilton C; Reiss-Starr C; Johnson T; Ouslander J
  • The "Mini-Cog" as a screen for dementia: Validation in an African American population
    Volume: 25 Page(s): S131 - S132
    07/01/2004 Authors: Ashley AV; Flacker J; Goldstein FC; Freedman LJ; Lah JJ; Levey AI
  • Does question comprehension limit the utility of the geriatric depression scale in older African Americans?
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 51 Page(s): 1511 - 1512
    10/01/2003 Authors: Flacker JM; Spiro L
  • The protective effect of social engagement on 1-year mortality in a long-stay nursing home population.
    J Clin Epidemiol Volume: 56 Page(s): 472 - 478
    05/01/2003 Authors: Kiely DK; Flacker JM
  • What is a geriatric syndrome anyway?
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 51 Page(s): 574 - 576
    04/01/2003 Authors: Flacker JM
  • Responding to "What's special about geriatric medicine?" The Emory basics in geriatrics (BIG) 10.
    Volume: 51 Page(s): S61 - S62
    04/01/2003 Authors: Flacker JM; Reis-Starr C; Ouslander JG
  • Is health literacy associated with performance on cognitive screening tests?
    Volume: 51 Page(s): S81 - S81
    04/01/2003 Authors: Traywick CA; Flacker JM
  • Mortality-related factors and 1-year survival in nursing home residents.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 51 Page(s): 213 - 221
    02/01/2003 Authors: Flacker JM; Kiely DK
  • Concise guide to geriatric psychiatry, 3rd edition
    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY Volume: 63 Page(s): 845 - 845
    09/01/2002 Authors: Flacker JM; Ouslander J
  • Practical limitations to the Geriatric Depression Scale in older African-American's.
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 50 Page(s): S90 - S90
    04/01/2002 Authors: Spiro L; Flacker JM
  • Are there racial differences in mortality related factors in long-stay nursing home residents?
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 50 Page(s): S30 - S31
    04/01/2002 Authors: Flacker JM; Kiely DK
  • Common and gender specific factors associated with one-year mortality in nursing home residents.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 3 Page(s): 302 - 309
    01/01/2002 Authors: Kiely DK; Flacker JM
  • The protective effect of social engagement on mortality in newly admitted nursing home residents.
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 41 Page(s): 302 - 302
    10/01/2001 Authors: Kiely DK; Flacker JM
  • Endogenous anticholinergic substances may exist during acute illness in elderly medical patients.
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci Volume: 56 Page(s): M353 - M355
    06/01/2001 Authors: Flacker JM; Wei JY
  • Reducing delirium after hip fracture: a randomized trial.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 49 Page(s): 516 - 522
    05/01/2001 Authors: Marcantonio ER; Flacker JM; Wright RJ; Resnick NM
  • Mortality related factors in newly admitted nursing home residents.
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 49 Page(s): S96 - S96
    04/01/2001 Authors: Flacker JM; Kiely DK; Bryant M
  • Differing perceptions of end-of-life care in long-term care.
    J Palliat Med Volume: 4 Page(s): 9 - 13
    01/01/2001 Authors: Flacker JM; Won A; Kiely DK; Iloputaife I
  • Is screening mammography effective in elderly women
    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE Volume: 109 Page(s): 172 - 173
    08/01/2000 Authors: Flacker JM
  • Is screening mammography effective in elderly women.
    Am J Med Volume: 109 Page(s): 172 - 173
    08/01/2000 Authors: Nattinger AB
  • Delirium is independently associated with poor functional recovery after hip fracture.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 48 Page(s): 618 - 624
    06/01/2000 Authors: Marcantonio ER; Flacker JM; Michaels M; Resnick NM
  • Large neutral amino acid changes and delirium in febrile elderly medical patients.
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci Volume: 55 Page(s): B249 - B252
    05/01/2000 Authors: Flacker JM; Lipsitz LA
  • Resident characteristics associated with mortality in long-term care nursing homes: is there a gender difference?
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 1 Page(s): 8 - 13
    01/01/2000 Authors: Kiely DK; Flacker JM
  • Neural mechanisms of delirium: Current hypothesis and evolving concepts (vol 54, pg 239, 1999)
    JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES Volume: 54 Page(s): B275 - B275
    07/01/1999 Authors: Flacker J
  • Neural mechanisms of delirium: current hypotheses and evolving concepts.
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci Volume: 54 Page(s): B239 - B246
    06/01/1999 Authors: Flacker JM; Lipsitz LA
  • Serum anticholinergic activity changes with acute illness in elderly medical patients.
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci Volume: 54 Page(s): M12 - M16
    01/01/1999 Authors: Flacker JM; Lipsitz LA
  • Predicting death in long term care residents.
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 46 Page(s): S55 - S55
    09/01/1998 Authors: Flacker J; Kiely D
  • Delirium in the elderly. Optimal management.
    Drugs Aging Volume: 13 Page(s): 119 - 130
    08/01/1998 Authors: Flacker JM; Marcantonio ER
  • A practical approach to identifying mortality-related factors in established long-term care residents.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 46 Page(s): 1012 - 1015
    08/01/1998 Authors: Flacker JM; Kiely DK
  • The association of serum anticholinergic activity with delirium in elderly medical patients.
    Am J Geriatr Psychiatry Volume: 6 Page(s): 31 - 41
    01/01/1998 Authors: Flacker JM; Cummings V; Mach JR; Bettin K; Kiely DK; Wei J
  • Is oxidative stress associated with delirium in ill elderly persons?
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 45 Page(s): P33 - P33
    09/01/1997 Authors: Flacker J; Shinobu L; Cummings V; Beal F; Wei J
  • Peptidyl-glycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase is present in islet secretory granules of the anglerfish, Lophius americanus.
    Gen Comp Endocrinol Volume: 67 Page(s): 263 - 269
    08/01/1987 Authors: Mackin RB; Flacker JM; Mackin JA; Noe BD
  • PROPRIETARY DIALYSIS FACILITIES AND THE TREATMENT OF END-STAGE RENAL-DISEASE - ANALYSIS BY STATE OF A NATIONAL DATABASE
    MEDICAL DECISION MAKING Volume: 7 Page(s): 279 - 279
    01/01/1987 Authors: FLACKER JM; SCHIEDERMAYER DL; SILVERSTEIN MD; SIEGLER M; MILES SH
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