Guillermo Umpierrez, MD

Professor of Medicine | Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipids, Emory University School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Guillermo Umpierrez is a professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and the past president of the American Diabetes Association for Medicine and Science, 2022. 

Dr. Umpierrez has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards for Best Clinical Teacher and Mentor at Emory University and national awards from the American College of Physicians, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Endocrine Society, Diabetes Technology Society, and the American Diabetes Association.  He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and is a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and Master of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Umpierrez research portfolio is not only extensive but also impactful. His work focuses on understanding the mechanisms for beta-cell dysfunction in minority populations, a crucial area in addressing healthcare disparities. He is also dedicated to the prevention of acute and chronic diabetic complications and the hospital management of patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia. As the Editor-in-Chief of the American Diabetes Association Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders, 6th and 7th Editions Textbook (Green Book), he has contributed significantly to the field. With over 500 scientific manuscripts and book chapters and more than 400 research abstracts presented at national and international scientific meetings, his influence is undeniable. Furthermore, as the director of the Emory Latino Diabetes Education Program, a nationally accredited Spanish Diabetes education program, he is actively involved in providing diabetes education to Latinos.