EricSmithOrwollMD

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

Certifications & Licensure

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

Outcomes of Sleep Disorders in Older Men Start of enrollment: 2003 Sep 01
Completed
Study of Teriparatide (FORTEO) to Treat Adults With Osteogenesis Imperfecta Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 4
BBD Longitudinal Study of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Start of enrollment: 2015 Jun 01
Recruiting
Dental Malocclusion and Craniofacial Development in OI Start of enrollment: 2016 Aug 01
Active, not recruiting
Safety of Fresolimumab in the Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Start of enrollment: 2017 Nov 15
Completed
Phase 1
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

629 citations
Design and baseline characteristics of the osteoporotic fractures in men (MrOS) study — A large observational study of the determinants of fracture in older men
Eric S. Orwoll, Janet Babich Blank, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Jane A. Cauley, Steven R. Cummings
Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2005-10-01
33 citations
Rare coding variants in ALPL are associated with low serum alkaline phosphatase and low bone mineral density.
Carrie M. Nielson, Joseph M. Zmuda, Amy S. Carlos, Wendy Wagoner, Emily A. Larson
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2012-01-01
83 citations
Race and Ethnic Variation in Proximal Femur Structure and BMD Among Older Men
Lynn M. Marshall, Joseph M. Zmuda, Benjamin K. S. Chan, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Jane A. Cauley
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2007-09-17

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
Measures of Physical Performance and Muscle Strength as Predictors of Fracture Risk Independent of FRAX, Falls and BMD: A Meta‐Analysis of the Osteoporotic Fractures i...
Eric Orwoll, MD, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
Determination of Free 25(OH)D Concentrations and Their Relationships to Total 25(OH)D in Multiple Clinical Populations
Jennifer Lai, Janice B Schwartz, Michael Holick, Eric Orwoll, Daniel Bikle, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Strong Relation Between Muscle Mass Determined by D3-Creatine Dilution, Physical Performance and Incidence of Falls and Mobility Limitations in a Prospective Cohort of...
Kristine E Ensrud, Eric S Orwoll, Deborah M Kado, The Journals of Gerontology
Further Elucidation of the Potential Benefits of Testosterone Therapy in Older Men
Eric Orwoll, MD, JAMA
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Risk of Nonspine Fractures Among Older Community Dwelling U.S. Men
Lynn M Marshall, Eric S Orwoll, Douglas C Bauer, The Journal of Urology
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Press Mentions

Why Are Older Men Bailing Out on Testosterone Therapy?August 29th, 2018
Osteoporosis Treatment Receives Updated Guidelines from ACPJune 20th, 2017
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