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Office
3601 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232Phone+1 615-322-3000
Education & Training
- University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2000 - 2004
- University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- TN State Medical License 2004 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Trials
- Insulin Detemir in Obesity Management Start of enrollment: 2011 Apr 01
- Dose Comparisons of Leucine-Metformin Combinations on Blood Glucose Levels In Type 2 Diabetic Patients Start of enrollment: 2014 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsWeight change upon once-daily initiation of insulin detemir with or without dietary intervention in overweight or obese insulin-naïve individuals with type 2 diabetes:...Kevin D. Niswender, M. Piletic, Henning F. Andersen, L. Conradsen Hiort, Priscilla Hollander
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2014-02-01 - 18 citationsImbalance in Resting State Functional Connectivity is Associated with Eating Behaviors and Adiposity in Children.B. Chodkowski, Ronald L. Cowan, Kevin D. Niswender
Heliyon. 2016-01-01 - 173 citationsLeptin action in the forebrain regulates the hindbrain response to satiety signalsGregory J. Morton, James E. Blevins, Diana L. Williams, Kevin D. Niswender, Richard W. Gelling
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2005-03-01
Press Mentions
- Research Network Yields Significant Findings Related to ObesityFebruary 16th, 2023
- Clinical Trial at VUMC Tests Novel Treatment for AsthmaNovember 10th, 2022
- Type 2 Diabetes Medication Shown to Benefit Asthma PatientsMay 20th, 2021
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