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Michael Holick, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA

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Endocrinology Boston, MA

Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Parathyroid

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  • Office

    85 E. Newton St.
    10-13
    Boston, MA 02118
    Phone+1 508-277-5852
    Fax+1 617-358-6141

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2019
  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2019
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1981
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 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

Press Mentions

  • Are the Risks of Vitamin D Toxicity Exaggerated?
    Are the Risks of Vitamin D Toxicity Exaggerated?February 21st, 2023
  • A Century of the Sunshine Vitamin Part II: Towards New Benefits and Dosages
    A Century of the Sunshine Vitamin Part II: Towards New Benefits and DosagesFebruary 15th, 2023
  • How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D?
    How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D?October 25th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • General Clinical Research CenterNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Patients Admitted To Rehabilitation UnitNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Flood LAMP Ultraviolet Rays And Vitamin DNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Effects Of Ultraviolet Irradiation On Vitamin D And CalciumNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • PTH (7-34) For Chemotherapy Alopecia In Breast CancerNational Cancer Institute2006
  • Bone Density In Aging Men Of Diverse RACE And EthnicityNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Ultraviolet Irradiation And Vitamin D, Calcium And Gene ExpressionNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • The Photobiology Of Vitamin DNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–2005
  • Vitamin D And Bone Density In Tanners And Non-TannersNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • FGF23 Antibody In Adults/Children With Metabolic Bone DINational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Timed Phosphate Administration On Bone Markers, Parathyroid Hormone And PhosphateNational Center For Research Resources2001
  • Safety And Efficacy Of Topical 19 NOR 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 For PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources2001
  • Vitamin D3 For PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1994–2001
  • Treatment Of Psoriasis With Parathyroid Hormone (1-34)National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000
  • Timed Phosphate Admi--Bone Markers, PTH In OsteoporosisNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Safety / Efficacy Of Topical 19 NOR 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 For PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Therapy For Chemotherapy Alopecia With Pthrp AnalogsNational Cancer Institute2000
  • Hexafluoro 1 Alpha 25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 &Dovonex For Treating PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Topical 1,25 Vitamin D3 In Children With PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1998–2000
  • New Biologic Functions Of PthrpNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000
  • Photobiology Of Vitamin DNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2000
  • Topical Hexa-Fluoro 1,25-Dihydrovitamin D3 In Treating PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1996–2000
  • Fat Content Effects On Bioavailability Of Vitamin D In MilkNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Vitamin D And Bone Status In The ElderlyNational Institute On Aging1996–1999
  • Evaluation Of Topical 24 EPI 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D2National Center For Research Resources1997
  • Efficacy Of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 In Children With PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • DAB389IL-2 In Patients With Moderate To Severe Plaque Type PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Comparison Of Calcipotriene In Treating PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
  • Vitamin D And Bone Status In The Elderly--Vitamin D Daily RequirementNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Evaluation Of Topical 24-Epi-1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2National Center For Research Resources1996
  • Determination Of Vitamin D Receptor Alleles In Patients With OsteoporosisNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Therapy For Chemotherapy Alopecia With Pthrp AnalogsNational Cancer Institute1996
  • Pharmacokinetics Of Estradiol-3-B-Glucoside And EstraceNational Center For Research Resources1995–1996
  • Whole Body Calcium Determination Using A Norlan Xr26 Bone DensitometerNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
  • Vitamin D Activity And Metabolism In PsoriasisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1995
  • Photobiology Of Vitamin D3National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1992–1994
  • Initial Evaluation Of Whole Body Calcium Using Norland XR 26 DensitometerNational Center For Research Resources1992–1994
  • Effects Of Calcitriol Therapy In Renal FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1991–1994
  • Effect Of Vitamin A Palmitate And 7-Dehydrocholesterol On Human SkinNational Center For Research Resources1993
  • Stable Isotope Measure Of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin D And CalciumNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Low-Dose Ultraviolet Radiation On Vitamin D Synthesis And MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 In Patients With PsoriasisNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • The Photobiology Of Vitamin D3National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1989–1993
  • Treatment Of Osteoporosis With PTH And Vitamin DNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Therapeutic Efficacy Of Topical 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Evaluation Of Blood And Breast Milk For Vitamin DNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Influence Of Age On 7-Dehydrocholesterol In The SkinNational Institute On Aging1987–1992
  • Whole Body Calcium Using Norland XR 26 DensitometerNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Stable Isotope Measure Dietary Fiber, Vitamin D And CalciumNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Osteoporotic Bone Disease-- Treatment With PTH And Vitamin DNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • New Approach For Evaluating Bone ToxicityNational Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences1987–1991
  • Chronic Renal Failure Patients &1,25 (OH) 2d3 Skin PatchNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Influence Of Age On 7-Dehydrocholesterol In The SkinNational Institute On Aging1986–1987
  • The Photobiology Of Vitamin DNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1986–1987
  • Influence Of Age On 7-Dehydrocholesterol In The SkinNational Institute On Aging1986
  • Vitamin D Nutrition In The Institutionalized ElderlyNational Institute On Aging1985
  • Influence Of Age On 7-Dehydrocholoesterol In The SkinNational Institute On Aging1985
  • Influence Of Age On 7-Dehydrocholesterol In The SkinNational Institute On Aging1985
  • The Photobiology Of Vitamin DNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

Professional Memberships

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