Dr. Neda Laiteerapong is Professor and Chief of the Section of General Internal Medicine in the Departments of Medicine & Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. She is an academic general internist and board-certified clinical informaticist, who practices medicine in both the ambulatory and inpatient settings. She is a health services and outcomes researcher who employs a wide range of research methods, including epidemiology, qualitative analysis, mixed methods, clinical informatics, implementation science, pragmatic trials, and cost-effectiveness analysis to answer translational questions about behavioral health integration, individualized type 2 diabetes care, and primary care practice. Her clinical training was in internal medicine at University of Chicago with a chief residency year at MacNeal Hospital. She completed an AHRQ post-doctoral T32 and a Master’s of Science for Clinical Professionals at University of Chicago. Through her research, she obtained clinical informatics training and was board-certified in Clinical Informatics. She has had continuous NIH/AHRQ funding for the last 15 years and over 130 publications. She is the Founding Director of the Center for Research in Behavioral Health and Implementation Science, Associate Director of Clinical Outcomes for the Center for Chronic Disease Research and Policy, Primary Care Research Fellowship Director, and Associate Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at the University of Chicago. Integral to her career and research program is mentorship of junior investigators across the spectrum of training.
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Fellowship - Internal Medicine
2012
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
MS - Health Services and Outcomes Research
2012
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, IL
Chief Residency - Internal Medicine
2009
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Residency - Internal Medicine
2008
Boston University
Boston, MA
MD
2005
Boston University
Boston, MA
BS - Biology
2001
Using technology to address disparities and promote healthcare equity in Type 1 Diabetes (EquiT1D) A nonrandomized clinical trial investigating solutions to low technology use.
Using technology to address disparities and promote healthcare equity in Type 1 Diabetes (EquiT1D) A nonrandomized clinical trial investigating solutions to low technology use. J Clin Transl Endocrinol. 2026 Nov; 46:100453.
PMID: 42633177
Please Tell Me It Is Only a Nightmare-The Proposed Dismantling of the United States Federal Research Infrastructure.
Please Tell Me It Is Only a Nightmare-The Proposed Dismantling of the United States Federal Research Infrastructure. Diabetes Care. 2026 Jul 01; 49(7):1157-1158.
PMID: 42258706
A Longitudinal, Real-World Study of the Relationship between Levothyroxine Dose and Suboptimal Hypothyroidism Treatment.
A Longitudinal, Real-World Study of the Relationship between Levothyroxine Dose and Suboptimal Hypothyroidism Treatment. Thyroid. 2026 08; 36(8):832-839.
PMID: 42308153
A Real-World Pilot of the Collaborative Care Model for Adults With Cognitive Impairment and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Primary Care.
A Real-World Pilot of the Collaborative Care Model for Adults With Cognitive Impairment and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Primary Care. Psychiatr Res Clin Pract. 2026; 8(3):130-135.
PMID: 42500272
Effects of Multilevel and Multidomain Interventions on Glycemic Control Among Black Persons with Type 2 Diabetes in the U.S.: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Effects of Multilevel and Multidomain Interventions on Glycemic Control Among Black Persons with Type 2 Diabetes in the U.S.: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2026 Jun 04.
PMID: 42243353
Suboptimal Levothyroxine Treatment is Associated with Increases in Mean Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Variability.
Suboptimal Levothyroxine Treatment is Associated with Increases in Mean Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Variability. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026 May 19; 111(6):e1626-e1633.
PMID: 41403148
Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Glycemic Control in US Asian and Pacific Islander Populations With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Glycemic Control in US Asian and Pacific Islander Populations With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Asian Pac Isl Nurs J. 2026 Apr 30; 10:e75751.
PMID: 42061229
Distribution of Outpatient Visits Among Adults With Hypothyroidism: NAMCS 2010-2019.
Distribution of Outpatient Visits Among Adults With Hypothyroidism: NAMCS 2010-2019. AACE Endocrinol Diabetes. 2026 Jul-Aug; 13(4):575-578.
PMID: 42491786
Creative Solutions for Health Equity Across the Care Continuum.
Creative Solutions for Health Equity Across the Care Continuum. JAMA Health Forum. 2026 Apr 03; 7(4):e260187.
PMID: 41931289
Evaluation of a Clinic-Level Intervention to Increase Anxiety and Depression Screening in an Urban HIV Clinic.
Evaluation of a Clinic-Level Intervention to Increase Anxiety and Depression Screening in an Urban HIV Clinic. AIDS Behav. 2026 Mar 30.
PMID: 41910683
The Tufts-CEVR CEA Registry Paper of the Year Award
2019
Department of Medicine Leif B. Sorenson Research Award
University of Chicago
2019
Milton W. Hamolsky Junior Faculty Award Finalist
Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting
2013
Bucksbaum Institute Associate Scholar
University of Chicago
2012
Best Fellow Abstract in Health Services Research
University of Chicago
2011
5th Annual Chicago Diabetes Day Research Award
University of Chicago
2010
Society of General Internal Medicine Distinguished Professors in Geriatrics Travel Award
Society of General Internal Medicine
2010
Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Day Grant
American College of Physicians
2010
Selected as the third year resident speaker for the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
University of Chicago
2007
2nd Place, Resident Oral Vignette Competition
Illinois Regional ACP Associates Meeting
2006
Recognition of Academic Excellence Award, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
Boston University
2001
Dean's List
Boston University
1998 - 1999
College of Arts and University Scholarship
Boston University
1997 - 2001
College of Arts and Science Honors Program
Boston University
1997 - 2001