DavidEustaceCummingsMDPhysician
Endocrinology • Seattle, WADiabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity
Professor of Medicine
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Office
1660 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108Phone+1 800-329-8387Fax+1 206-764-2689
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1993 - 1998- University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1991
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2006
Clinical Trials
- Mechanisms of Glycemic Improvement After Gastrointestinal Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
- Calorie Reduction Or Surgery: Seeking Remission for Obesity And Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.Francesco Rubino, David E Cummings, Robert H Eckel, Ricardo V Cohen, John P H Wilding
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2025-01-09 - 1 citationsLong-term outcomes of metabolic surgery versus medical/lifestyle therapy on metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in adults with obesity and type 2 diab...Michelle D Lundholm, Sarah Kirschling, Bo Hu, Ali Aminian, David E Arterburn
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2024-12-01 - 1 citationsEvaluation of a Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Jejunoileal Partial Diversion in Rhesus Macaques.Lauren L Evans, William G Lee, Mohammad Karimzada, Veeshal H Patel, Vamsi K Aribindi
Obesity Surgery. 2024-02-01
Press Mentions
Massive Study Reveals Unexpected Benefits of Ozempic, GLP-1 MedicationsJanuary 25th, 2025- An Evolving Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.IJanuary 15th, 2025
- End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity DefinitionJanuary 15th, 2025
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Grant Support
- Feasibility, Efficacy, And Mechanisms Of Surgical VS Medical Diabetes TreatmentNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Mechanisms Of Glycemic Improvement Following Gastrointestinal SurgeryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Meal Initiation And Energy Homeostasis: Role Of GhrelinNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2009
- Ghrelin, Npy/Agrp Neurons, And Meal InitiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2008
- Grhelin, Npy/Agrp Neurons, And Meal InitiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004
- Macronutrient Regulation Of Circulating Human GhrelinNational Center For Research Resources2004
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