Omar El Kawkgi, MD
okawkgi.bsky.social
Omar El Kawkgi, MD
@okawkgi.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. Evidence based, patient centered endo doc🩺 Asst. Prof @universityofky. Thyroid cancer specialist @UKMarkey
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#ATA2025 highlights 🦋: active surveillance/ablation for ≤1 cm low-risk tumors, updated Tg cutoffs and de-escalation in follow-up, neoadjuvant RET-targeted therapy, AI-enhanced ultrasound, immunotherapy advances, and care disparities spotlighted. 🙌 @AmThyroidAssn
September 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
CAREER NEWS: Happy to share I have joined the @universityofky.bsky.social @ukhealthcare.uky.edu in beautiful 🐎 Lexington KY, where I'll have the privilege of leading the #ThyroidCancer Program @ukmarkey.bsky.social & continue my passion for #MedEd serving as endo fellowship APD #GoWildcats 😺
July 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
After 7 incredible years, I’m saying goodbye to @MayoClinic @MayoClinicHS. Grateful for the mentorship, growth, and countless lessons that shaped me into the doc I am today. This is a place that challenged and prepared me well for what’s next and I am so thankful @MayoClinicEndo
July 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reposted by Omar El Kawkgi, MD
🧵 The USPSTF's latest guidelines on screening for #osteoporosis now defines screening as a specific method of x-ray bone density testing.

JAMA provides clinicians with essential resources to understand & implement these updated guidelines.

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#MedSky
January 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Ringing in the new year with publication in Endocrine Practice!
Our study🔍 introduces a predictive model for Graves' disease recurrence after antithyroid therapy 💊, featuring a nomogram for bedside clinical use. 🏥 (thread ⬇️)

tinyurl.com/58uufx3u

#GravesDisease #Endocrinology #PrecisionMedicine
December 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM