Kimberly M. Harkins, MD

Kimberly M. Harkins, MD

Associate Professor

Department:
SOM-Medicine-GSOM

Email:
kharkins@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5770

Education

University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD, Medicine1996
Mississippi College, BS, Chemistry1992
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Internal Medicine
University of Mississippi Medicine Center, Internal Medicine

Specialty Certification Licensure

Re-certification, The American Board of Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine2009 - 2019
Certification, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension2005 - 2015
Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure06/2000 - 06/2011
Certification, The American Board of Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine1999 - 2009

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/2011 - Present
Associate Director, Residency Training Program, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine2006 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/2000 - 06/2011
Co-Director, Residency Training Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine2003 - 2006
Associate Director, Residency Training Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine2000 - 2003

Sponsored Program Funding

Extramural, A comparison of Prasugrel and Clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) subjects with unstable angina/non-ST elevation myocardial infarction who are medically managed (TRILOGY ACS), Eli Lilly and Company08/2008 - 04/2011
Extramural, A Phase III, double-blind, randomized placebo controlled study to evaluate the effects of R04607381 on cardiovascular risk in stable CHD patients with documented recent acute coronary syndrome, Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.06/2008 - 05/2012
Intramural, Investigation of reduction of blood pressure and metabolic rate in obese hypertensive patients using Eplerenone: Implications for treatment of hypertension and heart failure, UMC11/2006 - 11/2009
Extramural, A 10-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, forced titration study using 24 hour ABPM to evaluate the efficacy of a Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide treatment regimenh versus conventional treatment regimen with Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide in patients with State 2 Hypertension (EVALUATE), Novartis Pharmaceuticals11/2006 - 07/2008
Extramural, A multicenter, randomized, double-blind active controlled study to compare the effect of 24 weeks treatment with Vildagliptin 100 mg qd or Metformin 1500 mg daily in elderly drug naive patients with Type 2 diabetes. (LAF237A), Novartis Pharmaceuticals09/2006 - 08/2008
Extramural, A 54-Week, Open Label Multicenter Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety and Combination of Aliskeren 300 mg/Valsartan 320 mg in Patients with Essential Hypertension., Novartis Pharmaceuticals07/2006 - 08/2008
Extramural, A 54-week, open label, multicenter study to assess the long term safety and combination of Aliskiren 300 mg/Valsartan 320 mg in patients with essential hypertension (Aliskiren 2301), Novartis Pharmaceuticals07/2006 - 08/2008
Extramural, Liraglutide effect and action in diabetes: effect on glycemic control of Liraglutide versus Glimepiride in Type 2 diabetes. A 52-week, double-blind, multicenter, randomized, parallel study to investigate safety and efficacy., Abbott/Covance04/2006 - 04/2009
Extramural, A long-term, open-label, safety extension study of the combination of Febofibric Acid and statin therapy for subjects with mixed dyslipidemia (M05-758), Novo Nordisk01/2006 - 12/2007
Extramural, A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, prospective study comparing the safety and efficacy of Febofibric Acid and Atorvastatin Calcium combination therapy to Fenofibric Acid and Atorvastatin Calcium Monotherapy in subjects with mixed dyslipidemia (M05-750), Novo Nordisk01/2006 - 12/2007
Extramural, A double-blind, randomized, placebo and active controlled, forced titration study evaluating the effects of Nebivolol on blood pressure and heart rate in African American patients with hypertension (NEB 310), Mylan/Bertek Pharmaceuticals04/2005 - 03/2007
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, An 8-Week Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized, Multifactorial, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren Administered Alone and in Combination with Hydrochlorothiazide in Patients with Essential Hypertension (“Study 100A”)., Novartis Pharmaceuticals07/2004 - 02/2006
Extramural, Clinical Utility of Caduet in Simultaneously Achieving Blood Pressure and Lipid Endpoints in a Specific Patient Population (Capable), Pfizer05/2004 - 12/2005
Extramural, A prospective, multinational, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, active-controlled trial to compare the effects of Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) to Benazepril and Hydrochlorothiazide combined on the reduction of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with high risk hypertension., Novartis Pharmaceuticals10/2003 - 06/2009
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A prospective, multinational, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, active-controlled trial to compare the effects of Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) to Benaepril and Hydrochlorothiazide Combined on the Reduction of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with High Risk Hypertension. (Accomplish), Novartis.10/2003 - 06/2009
Extramural, A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the Addition of Amlodipine to Quinapril or Losartan in the Treatment of Diabetic Hypertensive Subjects. (Adhere) $25,000. (4/03 - 4/05), Pfizer04/2003 - 04/2005
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A Phase 3, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Parallel-Group, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Examine the Effect on Glucose Control (HbA1c) of AC2993 Given Two Times a Day in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Sulfonylurea Alone. (Amylin 113), Amylin Pharmaceuticals.04/2003 - 12/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A Double-Blind, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Benzydamine Hydrochloride 0.15% Oral Rinse Including a Separate Open-Label Standard of Care Arm in Subjects with Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis. (Mucositis) $117,375. (3/03 - 3/04)., McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals.03/2003 - 03/2004
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Multifactorial, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Valsartan and Amlodipine Combined and Alone in Hypertensive Patients, Novartis Pharmaceuticals10/2002 - 10/2004
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - Dose Finding, Efficacy, and Safety of AZ 242 in Subjects with Type 2 diabetes, Protocol 270. (Glad/270), AstraZeneca08/2002 - 08/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A 6-week, Randomized, Open-Label, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia in African American Subjects, AstraZeneca06/2002 - 12/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A Phase 3, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Parallel-Group, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Examine the Effect on Glucose Control (HbA1c) of AC2993 Given Two Times a Day in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin and a Sulfonylurea., Amylin Pharmaceuticals05/2002 - 02/2004
Extramural, Sub-Investigator - A Phase 3, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Parallel-Group, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Examine the Effect on Glucose Control (HbA1c), of AC2993 Given Two Times a Day in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin Alone, Amylin Pharmaceuticals04/2002 - 12/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, DioVan Antihypertensive Long-Term Use Evaluation: A Prospective, Multinational, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Active-Controlled Trial in Patients with Essential Hypertension to Compare the Effect of Valsartan 80 and 160 mg, with or without the addition of hydrochlorothiazide, once daily to that of amlodipine 5 and 10 mg once daily, with or without the addition of hydrochlorothiazide, on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (VALUE Study)., Novartis Pharmaceuticals03/2002 - 03/2005
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effects of Valsartan and the Combination of Valsartan and Simvastatin on Blood Pressure (Ambulatory and Standard Cuff) and on Selected Biochemical Markets of Endothelial Function, Safety and Tolerability (VAS Study) $66,523 (3/02 - 3/03), Novartis Pharmaceuticals.03/2002 - 03/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Lotrel versus Enalapril in the Treatment of Hypertension in an African-American Population with Type 2 Diabetes (Lotrel Study), Novartis Pharmaceuticals02/2002 - 10/2003
Extramural, A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of long term administration of Nateglinide and Valsartan in the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular outcomes in subjects with imparied glucose tolerance, Novartis Pharmaceuticals12/2001 - 09/2009
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy (Prove It), Bristol-Myers Squibb09/2001 - 09/2004
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, Antihypertensive Efficacy of Adding Candesartan Cilexetil to Lisinopril in Comparison to Up-titration of Lisinopril (AMAZE), Astra Zeneca09/2001 - 09/2002
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled and Open-Label Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Dual therapy with Atorvastatin Plus Amlodipine When Compared to Either Therapy Alone in the Treatment of Patients with Simultaneous Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension (The AVALON Study), Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.01/2001 - 07/2003
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Metformin/Glyburide Tablets as First Line Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control with Diet and Exercise (CV138-054), Bristol-Myers Squibb07/2000 - 03/2001
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Metformin/Glyburide to Pioglitazone as First Line Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control with Diet and Exercise (CV138-056), Bristol-Myers Squibb.06/2000 - 03/2001
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Protocol for a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo and Active-Controlled Comparison Study of the Antihypertensive Effect and Safety of Eplerenone Versus Placebo and Versus Losartan in Black and White Hypertensive Patients (020), G. D. Searle11/1999 - 12/2000
Extramural, Sub-Investigator, A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Long-Term Trial of Preventing Hypertension Using Candesartan Cilexetil 16mg in Patients with High Normal Blood Pressure (TROPHY)., AstraZeneca03/1998 - 03/2004

Publications

Journal Article

Wofford MR, Miller-Davis M, Harkins KG, King DS, Wyatt SB, Jones DW Therapeutic Considerations in the Treatment of Obesity Hypertension J Clin Hypertens2002

Abstracts

Long RC, King DS, Wofford MR, Harkins KG, Stewart JL Hepatocellular Necrosis Associated with Labetalol Am J Hypertens2005
Wofford MR, King DS, Harkins KG, Stewart JL, Noble SL, Usery JB, Shimozono T Incidence of Hyperkalemia Associated with Aldosterone Antagonists in a Hypertension Referral Center Am J Hypertens2005
King DS, Barud SJ, Wofford MR, Noble SL, Fontenot TM, Reed RR, Harkins KG, Stewart JL, Wyatt SB, McDaniel A Improving Medication Adherence in a Southeastern Hypertension Clinic Using Adhererx. Am J Hypertens2004
Barud SJ, King DS, Reed RR, Harkins KG, Wofford MR, Noble SL Screening for Depression and Anxiety in a Hypertension Specialty Clinic. Am J Hypertens2004
Stewart JL, Harkins K, King D, Wofford M The Effects of Extended Duty Hours on Ambulatory Blood Pressures in Internal Medicine, Pediatric, and Med-Peds Residents. Am J Hypertens2004
Reed RR, King DS, Wofford MR, Adair CM, Harkins KG, Stewart JL, Wyatt SB, Harrell TK Variations in Blood Pressure Control Throughout the Dosing Interval with Morning Versus Evening Dosing of Once-Daily Antihypertensive Medications Am J Hypertens2004
Wofford MR, King DS, Habeeb GE, Harkins KG, Stewart JL, Wyatt SB Long-term management of hypertensive patients with primary aldosteronism. Am J Hypertens2003
King DS, Thomas JR, Habeeb GE, Harkins KG, Harrell TK, Noble SL, Stewart JL, Wofford MR, Wyatt SB, Smith M, Owens B Medication adherence in a southeastern hypertension clinic Am J Hypertens2003
Thomas JR, King DS, Wofford MR, Habeeb, GE, Harkins KG, Stewart JL, Wyatt SB, Noble SL Strategies for increasing influenza vaccination rates among a high-risk cardiovascular population Am J Hypertens2003
Harkins KG, King DS, Habeeb GE, Stewart JL, Wyatt SB, Wofford MR Use of a long-acting loop diuretic to improve blood pressure control. Am J Hypertens2003
Wofford MR, Harkins KG, King DS, Habeeb GE, Wyatt SB, Jones DW Accurate Cuff Size in Blood Pressure Measurement. American Journal of Hypertension2002
King DS, Wofford MR, Wyatt SB, Habeeb GE, Harkins KG, Harrell TK, Jones DW, Sucher B, Noble SL Assessing Health Awareness in Patients with Hypertension American Journal of Hypertension2002
Wyatt SB, Harkins KG, King DS, Wofford MR, Jones DW Invoking Source of Spiritual Sustenance as a Treatment Strategy in African Americans with Hypertension American Journal of Hypertension2002
King DS, Jones DW, Harkins KG, Harrell TK, Kelly KW Cognitive Impairment Associated with Atorvastatin. Pharmacotherapy2001
Harkins KG, King DS, Wofford MR, Wyatt SB, Jones DW Iatrogenic Hypotension Associated with Normal-Tension Glaucoma. Am J Hypertension2001
King DS, Jones DW, Wofford MR, Wyatt SB, Tidwell BH, Harkins KG, Harrell TK Pilot Project for Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease in Mississippi Rural Communities Am J Hypertension2001
Wyatt SB, Harkins KG, King DS, Wofford MR, Jones DW Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension in a Southeastern US Hypertension Referral Center Am J Hypertension2001
Wofford MR, King DS, Wyatt SB, Harkins KG, Kelly KW, Jones DW Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Patients with Hypertension Am J Hypertension2001
King DS, Kelley KW, Wyatt SB, Wofford MR, Harkins KG, Jones DW Utility of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in a Hypertension Specialty Clinic Am J Hypertension2001
King DS, Noble SL, Harkins KG, Wofford MR, Harrell TK, Ramsey LA, Replogle WH, Tidwell BH Evaluation of Compliance with National Cholesterol Education Program Recommendations for Screening and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Medical Resident Primary Care Training Clinics Pharmacotherapy2000
Harkins KG, King DS, Wofford MR, Brown CA, Wyatt SB, Miller-Davis ME, Ramsey LA, Jones DW Screening for Dyslipidemia in Resident Training Clinics: Is Cardiovascular Risk Management Adequate? Am J Hypertension2000
Wofford MR, Harkins KG, King DS, Wyatt SB, Jones DW Screening for Primary Aldosterone in Older Patients with Hypertension Am J Hypertension2000
Wofford MR, Davis MM, Harkins KG, King DS, Warnock JL, Wyatt SB, Jones DW Screening for Primary Aldosteronism in Hypertensive Patients Am J Hypertension2000
Harkins KG, Schlessinger S An Unusual Case of Carotid Hypersensitivity Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association1999

Book Chapter

Jackson D, Harkins KG A 22-year-old woman with dizziness Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Rogers H, Harkins KG A 32-year-old woman with newly diagnosed hypertension Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Habeeb GH, Harkins KG A 44-year-old woman with hematuria Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Wood RL, Harkins KG A 46-year-old woman with anxiety Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus2004
Harkins KG A 48-year-old man with diabetes and swollen ankles Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Hubanks J, Andrews B, Harkins KH A 56-year-old man with nausea, diaphoresis, and extreme hypertension Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc.2004
Habeeb GH, Harkins KG A 60-year-old man with hematuria and flank pain Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Habeeb GH, Harkins KG A 62-year-old woman with uncontrolled hypertension Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Mehrle A, Harkins KG A 66-year-old woman with dyspnea Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc. 2004;1-42004
Harkins KG A 67-year-old man with a broken hip and ankle Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Habeeb GH, Harkins KG A 67-year-old woman with hypertension and headaches Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus2004
Kelley KW, Harkins KG A 69-year-old woman with resistant hypertension Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Habeeb GH, Harkins KG A 72-year-old man with hypertension and renal insufficiency Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc2004
Noble SL, Watts SA, Harkins KG An 80-year-old woman with chronic knee pain Hypertension Pearls. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus2004

Presentations

Poster Presentation, Long-term management of hypertensive patients with primary aldosteronism, 18th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY05/2003
Poster Presentation, Medication adherence in a southeastern hypertension clinic., 18th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY05/2003
Poster Presentation, Strategies for increasing influenza vaccination rates among a high-risk cardiovascular population, 18th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY05/2003
Poster Presentation, Use of a long-acting loop diuretic to improve blood pressure control., ing18th Scientific Meet of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY05/2003
Ambulatory Grand Rounds, “Initial Therapy for Hypertension: JNC1 to ALLHAT and Beyond.”, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center03/2003
Poster Presentation, Accurate Cuff Size in Blood Pressure Measurement. American Society of Hypertension 17th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Society of Hypertension, New York, New York05/2002
Poster Presentation, Assessing Health Awareness in Patients with Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension 17th Annual Scientific Meeting, New York, New York05/2002
Poster Presentation, Invoking Source of Spiritual Sustenance as a Treatment Strategy in African Americans with Hypertension., American Society of Hypertension 17th Annual Scientific Meeting, New York, New York05/2002
Poster Presentation, Screening for Primary Aldosterone in Older Patients with Hypertension. 16th Scientific meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, San Francisco, CA, May, 2001., 16th Scientific meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, San Francisco, CA05/2001
Poster Presentation, Evaluation of Compliance with National Cholesterol Education Program Recommendations for Screening and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Medical Resident Primary Care Training Clinics, 15th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, New, New York, New York05/2000
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity and Syncope.”, Regional American College of Physicians Meeting, NewOrleans, Louisiana03/1999
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Traditional Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease.”, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center05/1998
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mississippi-Louisiana Regional American College of Physicians, Jackson, MS03/1998
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “A Case of Severe Envenomation.”, American College of Physicians Associates, Jackson, MS11/1997
Poster Presentation, “Prevalence of Sexual Assault Among Family Practice Patients.”, The College of Family Physicians of Canada, Banff, Alberta, Canada04/1994

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Best Doctors in America2011
Best Doctors In America2003
Ottilie Schillig Memorial Scholarship, University of Mississippi School of Medicine1992
European School of European Medicine (ESIM), European School of Internal Medicine (ESIM, Alicante, Spain
American Board of Internal Medicine-Representative, American Board of Internal Medicine
Bristol Myers Squibb Recognition Award, American Society of Hypertension
Alpha Omega Alpha Resident of the Year, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Nelson Scholar (Valedictorian), Mississippi College
Perry Academic Award in Chemistry, Mississippi College

Professional Membership and Service

American Society of Hypertension Spcialist in Clinical Hypertension, Specialist in Clinical Hypertension, Specialist Exam2005 - Present
Gulf Central Regional Chapter, Member2000 - Present
American College of Physicians, Member
American Society of Hypertension, Member
Christian Medical and Dental Society, Member

Committee Service

Department of Medicine Clinical Council, Member2011 - 2012
University Of Mississippi Medical Center Executive Committee, Member-at-Large2009 - 2011
University of Mississippi Medical Center Staff, Secretary2008 - 2009
University of Mississippi Medical Center Staff, Secretary2003 - 2004
Education Committee, Member2000 - Present
School Of Medicine - Residency Review Subcommittee, Member2000 - 2005
School Of Medicine - Graduate Medical Education, Member2000 - 2003
The University Hospitals and Clinics - Medical Records, Member1999 - 2001

Other Service

Residency Training Program, Co-Director

Teaching Experience

621, Medicine, Course, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Clinical MedicineFall 2010
621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical MedicineFall 2010

Residency Training

Internal Medicine Rsdidency Training Program, Assoc. Program Director2000 - Present