BethanyJillKlopfensteinMD

Endocrinology • Portland, OR

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Associate Professor, Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

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Office
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
OP05DC
Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-3273

Education & Training

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2001 - 2004
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 2003 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Cortisol Regulation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Start of enrollment: 2006 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Ghrelin Regulation and Structure: Effect of Thiazolidinedione Therapy on Ghrelin Start of enrollment: 2009 Feb 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Efficacy and Safety of Nasal Glucagon for Treatment of Hypoglycemia in Adults Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

116 citations
Comparison of 3 T MRI and CT for the measurement of visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue in humans
Bethany J. Klopfenstein, M. S. Kim, Christine Krisky, J. Szumowski, William D. Rooney
The British Journal of Radiology. 2012-04-18
4 citations
Intrahepatic lipid, not visceral or muscle fat, is correlated with insulin resistance in older, female rhesus macaques
Michael P. Chu, Bethany J. Klopfenstein, Christine Krisky, Henryk F. Urbanski, William D. Rooney
Obesity. 2013-10-01
15 citations
Short-term, low-dose GH therapy improves insulin sensitivity without modifying cortisol metabolism and ectopic fat accumulation in adults with GH deficiency.
Kevin C.J. Yuen, Charles T. Roberts, Jan Frystyk, William D. Rooney, James Pollaro
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2014-07-11

Grant Support

Cortisol Regulation In PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2006–2010