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David D'Alessio, MD, Endocrinology, Durham, NC

David A D'Alessio MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism


Director, Division of Endocrinology, Duke University Medical Center

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  • 40 Duke Medicine CirSte 4300Durham, NC 27710

  • Phone+1 919-684-5778

  • Fax+1 919-681-8477

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1990
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1986 - 1987
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1983
  • Carleton College
    Carleton CollegeBA, Biology, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1986 - 2016
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2015
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1987 - 1999
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1988
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Endocrinology Teaching Award Duke University, 2016
  • Paul Beeson Award for Clinical Teaching University of Washington, 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acute administration of acyl, but not desacyl ghrelin, decreases blood pressure in healthy humans  
    Zhang CJ, Bidlingmaier M, Altaye M, Page LC, D'Alessio D, Tschop MH, Tong J, Eur J Endocrinol, 1/1/2017
  • Disruption of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Signaling in Sim1 Neurons Reduces Physiological and Behavioral Reactivity to Acute and Chronic Stress  
    Ghosal S, Packard AE, Mahbod P, McKlveen JM, Seeley RJ, Myers B, Ulrich-Lai Y, Smith EP, D'Alessio DA, Herman JP, J Neurosci, 1/1/2017
  • The incretin effect in obese adolescents with and without type 2 diabetes: Impaired or intact?  
    Aulinger BA, Vahl TP, Prigeon RL, D'Alessio DA, Elder DA, Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Press Mentions

  • A Few Words of Introduction from Your New Diabetes Editorial Board
    A Few Words of Introduction from Your New Diabetes Editorial BoardMarch 4th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Alpha- to Beta-Cell Communication in Health and DiseaseDUKE UNIVERSITY2024–2029
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism Training ProgramDUKE UNIVERSITY1975–2029
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism Training ProgramDUKE UNIVERSITY1975–2029
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism Training ProgramDUKE UNIVERSITY1975–2029
  • Novel metabolic actions of GIPDUKE UNIVERSITY2020–2025

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