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Halis Akturk, MD, Endocrinology, Aurora, CO

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Endocrinology • Aurora, CO

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Associate professor of medicine and pediatrics

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  • Office

    Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
    Aurora, CO 80045

Summary

  • Dr. Halis Akturk is an endocrinologist in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Turkish and German. He is experienced in type i diabetes mellitus, tumor immunotherapy, insulin pump management, type ii diabetes, and continuous glucose monitoring.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2016
  • Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)
    Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • Istanbul University Fom
    Istanbul University FomClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License Active through 2013
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Internists of 2011 European Federation of Internal Medicine, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • PD-1 Inhibitor Immune-Related Adverse Events in Patients with Preexisting Endocrine Autoimmunity  
    Halis Kaan Akturk, Aaron W Michels, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • The Cortisol Stress Response Induced by Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis  
    Halis Kaan Akturk, Irina Bancos, Clinical Endocrinology
  • Linagliptin for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes  
    Tella SH, Akturk HK, Rendell M, Diabetes Management, 2014

Authored Content

  • Highlights in ADA 2022 for Diabetes Technologies and TherapeuticsJune 2022
  • Highlights in ADA 2021 for Diabetes Technologies and TherapeuticsJuly 2021

Press Mentions

  • Pot Use Tied to Serious Diabetes Complication
    Pot Use Tied to Serious Diabetes ComplicationNovember 8th, 2018
  • Additional Positive Afrezza® Clinical Data from STAT Study to Be Presented at ADA 78th Scientific Sessions
    Additional Positive Afrezza® Clinical Data from STAT Study to Be Presented at ADA 78th Scientific SessionsJune 25th, 2018
  • 'Adrenal Support' Supplements May Contain Unsafe Ingredients
    'Adrenal Support' Supplements May Contain Unsafe IngredientsApril 26th, 2018
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Other Languages

  • Turkish, German

External Links

Dr. Halis Akturk, Dr. Halis Akturk, MD, Dr. H Akturk, Dr. Halis Kaan Akturk