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Elena Christofides, MD, Endocrinology, Columbus, OH

ElenaAChristofidesMD

Endocrinology Columbus, OH

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

Physician

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  • Office

    72 W 3rd Ave
    Columbus, OH 43201
    Phone+1 614-453-9999

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1998 - 2000
  • Mount Carmel Health System
    Mount Carmel Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1995
  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityB.S., Zoology, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2017 - 2018
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First Place Award Research Day 1999-2000
  • Flame award for clinical excellence 1997
  • Presentation Award College of Biological Sciences Honors Research Colloquium 1991
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Canagliflozin and Renal Endpoints in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation (CREDENCE) Study Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics  
    Christofides EA, Am J Nephrol, 1/1/2017
  • Lixisenatide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndrome  
    Christofides EA, N Engl J Med, 1/1/2015
  • Rationale, design, and baseline characteristics in Evaluation of LIXisenatide in Acute Coronary Syndrome, a long-term cardiovascular end point trial of lixisenatide ve...  
    Christofides EA, Am Heart J, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Cushing�s syndrome misdiagnosed as bipolar depression
    Christofides, Pesa, Ngyuen, Endocrine Society, 1/1/2016
  • Real World Clinical Experience with Exenatide, a long term study on Weight and A1c Control
    Christofides EA, ADA, 1/1/2009
  • A rare case of an epinephrine secreting pheochromocytoma
    Christofides EA, American College of Physicians, 1/1/1997
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Lectures

  • An FDA-approved Oral Solution Test to Diagnose Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
  • Screening for Hypogonadism in Type 2 Diabetic Males: A Comparison of Primary Care and Endocrinology Practices 
    1/13/2011
  • Diagnostic Dilemma: Revisiting the Diagnosis of Pituitary Neoplasms 
    1/21/2010
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Other

  • Clinical Importance of Achieving Biochemical Control with Medical Therapy in Adult Patients with Acromegaly 
    Christofides EA, Patient Preference and Adherence
    1/13/2016
  • The Truth About Bio-identical Hormones 
    Christofides EA, The First Messenger
    1/1/2008
  • Position Statement on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Cardiovascular Risk 
    Christofides EA, The First Messenger
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Pandemic Sees One-Quarter of Investigators Halting Trial Enrollment: Poll
    Pandemic Sees One-Quarter of Investigators Halting Trial Enrollment: PollMarch 31st, 2020
  • Coronavirus Will Slow down Global Drug Development, Says New Survey
    Coronavirus Will Slow down Global Drug Development, Says New SurveyMarch 26th, 2020
  • Common Chemical May Be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
    Common Chemical May Be Linked to Osteoporosis in WomenJune 24th, 2019
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