Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NC Providers

Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: hypopituitarism, acromegaly, parathyroid disease, and more.

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 355-2000

Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD is an endocrinologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

Address:

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28204

Some issues Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	169
hospital care	460
inpatient care	460

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

doctor visit	163
hospital care	311
inpatient care	311

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	99
hospital care	609
inpatient care	609

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	75
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

hospital care	702
inpatient care	702

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

hospital care	702
inpatient care	702

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	75
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

hospital care	837
inpatient care	837

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

hospital care	760
inpatient care	760

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	14
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	75
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

hospital care	328
inpatient care	328

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	75
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

hospital care	696
inpatient care	696

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Charlotte, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	144
hospital care	600
inpatient care	600

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	54
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	1
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD treated were diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center (2003)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kelli Coop Dunn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$149 FARXIGA $112	BRILINTA $37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$42 INVOKANA $42
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc	$23 DIFICID $23
Animas Corporation	$22 One Touch Ping $22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$21 Pradaxa $11	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $11
Other	$30 Tresiba $18	Minimed 670G System $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$288

Biography

Dr. Kelli Dunn, who practices in Charlotte, NC, is a medical specialist in adult endocrinology. She is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Dr. Dunn studied medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.