Jonathan Flacker MD
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
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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