Abdullah Kutlar
Dr William N&Josephine R Agostas Chair for Int Med
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Kutlar has served Augusta University since 1982 where he has made major contributions to clinical care, basic science, clinical research, and educational activities. He is a graduate of Ankara University Medical School in Ankara, Turkey. He completed his residency and one year as chief resident and fellowship in internal medicine/hematology at Istanbul University Medical School in Istanbul, Turkey.
Education
Certifications
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Recertification in Hematology
2006
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Board Certification in Hematology
1996
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FLEX
1991
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FMGEMS Examination
1984
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Board Certification in Internal Medicine (Turkey)
1978
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ECFMG Examination
1972
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PHY
State Bd. of Medical Examiners, 1991
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BLS
AHA, 2014
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ABIMH
ABIMH, 1996
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ABIM
ABIM, 1994
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Faculty Award, Clinical Science Research Award
Medical College of Georgia, GRU, 2012
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Excellence in Teaching Award
MCG School of Medicine, 1998
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Faculty of the Year Award
MCG School of Medicine, 1998
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Clinical Science Research Distinguished Faculty Award
MCG School of Medicine, 1997
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RHON 5000
Hematology-Oncology
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GMED 5000
Basic Clkshp Med Pt 1
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PHAS 5227
Hematology and Oncology
Teaching Interests
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemoglobinopathies/Thalassemias
Anemias
Red Cell Disorders
Hematologic Malignancies
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Coagulation and Platelet Disorders
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Characteristics of sickle cell patients with frequent emergency department visits and hospitalizations., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Streptococcus pneumoniae and Its Virulence Factors H2O2 and Pneumolysin Are Potent Mediators of the Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Novel mechanism of hereditary pyropoikilocytosis phenotype due to co-inheritance of β globin and α spectrin mutations., 2021
Other
- Sickle cell disease: progress towards combination drug therapy., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Characteristics and potential biomarkers of adult sickle cell patients with chronic pain., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemoglobinopathies/Thalassemias
Anemias
Red Cell Disorders
Hematologic Malignancies
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Coagulation and Platelet Disorders
Professional Service
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Bluebirdbio DMC
2013 - Present
Role: Member
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American Society of Hematology Scientific Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Member
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Advisory Board for HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals
2009 - Present
Role: Member
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Turkish Journal of Haematology
2002 - Present
Role: Other
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Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, MCG, Augusta University
1998 - Present
