MichaelJ.KosnettMDMPH

Occupational Medicine • Denver, CO

Consultant in Medical Toxicology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Office
4495 Hale Pkwy
Ste 301
Denver, CO 80220
Phone+1 303-571-5778

Fax+1 877-554-1121

Summary

Consultation, clinical care, and research in medical toxicology and occupational and environmental medicine.

Clinical Expertise

Occupational medicine, Cannabis-related disorders, Medical toxicology, Toxicology, Overdoses, Forensic medicine, Risk management, Environmental health, Heavy metal toxicity

Education & Training

University of California San Francisco School of MedicineResidency, 1987 - 1989
University of California, BerkeleyMPH, Environmental Health Sciences, 1987 - 1988
University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1983, MD
Yale UniversityBS, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1975 - 1979

Work Experience

Toxicology Consulting Office of Michael J. Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMTSpecialist In Medical Toxicology And Occupational And Environmental Medicine · October 1996 - Current
Denver Health (Denver, CO) ·
University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora, CO) ·
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusAssociate Clinical Professor ·
Colorado School of Public HealthAssociate Adjunct Professor ·

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
CO State Medical License 1994 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2016 - 2017
WA State Medical License 1985 - 1991
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine Occupational Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Member, Committee on Toxicology National Academy of Sciences, 2018
Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award (career achievement) American College of Medical Toxicology, 2016
Past President and Board of Directors American College of Medical Toxicology, 1996-2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

627 citations
Cancer risks from arsenic in drinking water.
Allan H. Smith, Claudia Hopenhayn-Rich, Michael N. Bates, Helen M. Goeden, Irva Hertz-Picciotto
Environmental Health Perspectives. 1992-07-01
29 citations
Unanswered Questions in Metal Chelation
Michael J. Kosnett
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology. 1992-01-01
59 citations
The Role of Chelation in the Treatment of Arsenic and Mercury Poisoning
Michael J. Kosnett
Journal of Medical Toxicology. 2013-11-01

Journal Articles

Simulated driving performance among daily and occasional cannabis users
Ashley Brooks-Russell , Tim Brown , Kyle Friedman , Julia Wrobel, John Schwarz , Gregory Dooley , Karen A Ryall , Benjamin Steinhart , Elise Amioka , Gary Milavetz ..., Accident Analysis and Prevention, 9/2021

Press Mentions

Workplace Lead ExposureDecember 23rd, 2016
Pharma Company Cashed in on Flint Water Crisis, Raised Lead Poisoning Drug Prices 2,700 PercentDecember 1st, 2016
As Flint Water Crisis Unfolded, Pharma Company Raised Price of Lead Poisoning Drug 2,700 PercentOctober 17th, 2016
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Grant Support

Comparative Study of Driving Performance in Occasional and Heavy Marijuana UsersColorado Department of Public Health and Environment2017–2020