John Pennington

John Pennington, MD

Assistant Professor

Business Phone: (352) 265-9593
Business Email: penningtonj@ufl.edu

About John Pennington

John Pennington, MD, currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UF Health Family Medicine – Springhill Clinic. He received a BA in Chemistry from Murray State University and his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Pennington is board-certified in Family Medicine with a special interest in Women’s Health and inpatient medicine. He enjoys teaching future health care providers as well.

Accomplishments

Family Medicine Geriatrics Award
1997 · Mayo Clinic
Family Practice Award
1995 · Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine – Diplomate
    American Board of Family Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Family Medicine

Publications

2023
Deprescribing Strategies for Opioids and Benzodiazepines with Emphasis on Concurrent Use: A Scoping Review.
Journal of clinical medicine. 12(5) [DOI] 10.3390/jcm12051788. [PMID] 36902574.
2022
Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance Predicts the Severity of Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and NAFLD.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 108(5):1192-1201 [DOI] 10.1210/clinem/dgac660. [PMID] 36378995.

Grants

Jul 2018 ACTIVE
Southeast Enrollment Center (SEEC)
Role: Project Manager
Funding: UNIV OF MIAMI via NATL INST OF HLTH OD

Education

Family Medicine Residency
1995-1998 · Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
1991-1995 · University of Kentucky
Post-baccalaureate Studies
1990-1991 · Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts
1981-1985 · Murray State University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-9593
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
4197 NW 86th Terrace
UF Health Family Medicine at Springhill
Gainesville FL 326069278
Business Street:
1707 N Main St.
UF Health Family Medicine – Main
Gainesville FL 32609