Dr. Laiteerapong is Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Outcomes for the Center for Chronic Disease Research and Policy, and Director of Primary Care-Behavioral Health Integration in the Section of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine with a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. She is an NIMHD/AHRQ-funded health services and outcomes researcher, board-certified internist and clinical informatician who studies translational questions at the intersection of diabetes, mental health, and individualized care. Much of her research and informatics work has focused on implementing system-level interventions in and outside of the electronic health record for how increasing the provision of and access to mental health care in primary care and other settings. She also dedicates a portion of her effort towards improving health disparities and advocating for better quality of life for clinicians.
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
5-Year simulation of diabetes-related complications in people treated with tirzepatide or semaglutide versus insulin glargine.
5-Year simulation of diabetes-related complications in people treated with tirzepatide or semaglutide versus insulin glargine. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2023 Oct 22.
PMID: 37867175
The Use of Dispensary-Obtained Tetrahydrocannabinol as a Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia.
The Use of Dispensary-Obtained Tetrahydrocannabinol as a Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia. J Clin Psychiatry. 2023 09 18; 84(6).
PMID: 37728481
Mandatory Documented Consent and Cost-Sharing Impede Access to Collaborative Care Psychiatry.
Mandatory Documented Consent and Cost-Sharing Impede Access to Collaborative Care Psychiatry. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 Sep 12.
PMID: 37698723
Glycemic control and diabetes complications across health status categories in older adults treated with insulin or insulin secretagogues: The Diabetes & Aging Study.
Glycemic control and diabetes complications across health status categories in older adults treated with insulin or insulin secretagogues: The Diabetes & Aging Study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Aug 28.
PMID: 37638777
Screening for Emotional Distress in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
Screening for Emotional Distress in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2023 Aug 23.
PMID: 37610597
The Effects of Patient Characteristics on the Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Survey of Faculty and Trainees.
The Effects of Patient Characteristics on the Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Survey of Faculty and Trainees. Endocr Pract. 2023 Oct; 29(10):787-793.
PMID: 37549880
Severe hypoglycemia and falls in older adults with diabetes: The Diabetes & Aging Study.
Severe hypoglycemia and falls in older adults with diabetes: The Diabetes & Aging Study. Diabet Epidemiol Manag. 2023 Oct-Dec; 12.
PMID: 37920602
Demographic, healthcare access, and dietary factors associated with thyroid hormone treatments for hypothyroidism.
Demographic, healthcare access, and dietary factors associated with thyroid hormone treatments for hypothyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023 Jun 16.
PMID: 37327351
Population Health Management Approach to Depression Symptom Monitoring in Primary Care via Patient Portal: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Population Health Management Approach to Depression Symptom Monitoring in Primary Care via Patient Portal: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Med Qual. 2023 Jul-Aug 01; 38(4):188-195.
PMID: 37314235
Development and Validation of the Life Expectancy Estimator for Older Adults with Diabetes (LEAD): the Diabetes and Aging Study.
Development and Validation of the Life Expectancy Estimator for Older Adults with Diabetes (LEAD): the Diabetes and Aging Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 Oct; 38(13):2860-2869.
PMID: 37254010
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