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Eric Orwoll, MD, Endocrinology, Portland, OR

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Endocrinology • Portland, OR

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health & Sci University

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  • Office

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Phone+1 503-494-5649

Education & Training

  • Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical Center
    Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
  • Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical Center
    Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1974
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
  • Portland Monthly Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Establishing the Link Between Lean Mass and Grip Strength Cut-Points with Mobility Disability and Other Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the Sarcopenia Definition and O...  
    Ellen Binder, Eric Orwoll, Marco Pahor, Jack Guralnik, The Journals of Gerontology
  • The Relationships Between Physical Performance, Activity Levels and Falls in Older Men  
    Deborah M Kado, Eric S Orwoll, Kristine E Ensrud, The Journals of Gerontology
  • Identification of Novel Loci Associated with Hip Shape: A Meta‐Analysis of Genome‐Wide Association Studies*  
    Eric S Orwoll, Nancy E Lane, Douglas P Kiel, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
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Press Mentions

  • Why Are Older Men Bailing Out on Testosterone Therapy?
    Why Are Older Men Bailing Out on Testosterone Therapy?August 29th, 2018
  • Osteoporosis Treatment Receives Updated Guidelines from ACP
    Osteoporosis Treatment Receives Updated Guidelines from ACPJune 20th, 2017
  • Anemia, Bone Density Improve with Testosterone Replacement
    Anemia, Bone Density Improve with Testosterone ReplacementFebruary 22nd, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Oregon Clinical And Translational Research InstituteNational Center For Research Resources2011
  • Osteporotic Fractures In Men (Mros)- Admin CenterNational Institute On Aging2006–2011
  • Osteoporotic Fractures In Men (MROS) Renewal - PortlandNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • GWAS In Mros And SOFNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2010
  • Oregon Clinical And Translational Science InstituteNational Center For Research Resources2006–2010
  • Osteoporotic Fractures In Men: Mros Renewal-PortlandNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2008
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric &Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Outcomes Of Sleep Disorders In Older Men-PortlandNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2007
  • Ctsa: K12 ComponentNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Oral And Skeletal Bone Loss In Older MenNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2002–2006
  • Mros Sleep StudyNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Osteoporotic Fractures In Men (Mr.Os)National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1999–2005
  • Oral Bone Loss In Older MenNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Osteoporotic Fractures In MenNational Center For Research Resources2000–2004
  • Conference--Skeletal Genetics: The Next DecadeNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001
  • The Effects Of Testosterone On Mineral Metabolism In Normal Men Phase 3National Center For Research Resources1997
  • Effects Of Testosterone On Mineral Metabolism In Normal MenNational Center For Research Resources1991–1996
  • Androgen Receptor In OsteoblastsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–1995
  • Dietary Protein And Mineral MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Effect Of Vitamin D On Insulin Secretion In Type II Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1990–1991
  • Role Of Testicular Function In Etiology Of Senile Osteoporosis In MenNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Age Related Bone Loss In Men And Effect Of CA And VIT D SupplementitationNational Center For Research Resources1987–1989
  • Metabolic Bone Disease After Gastric SurgeryNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Bone Density As A Function Of AgingNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986

Professional Memberships

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