RandallJUrbanMD
Endocrinology • Galveston, TXDiabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
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Office
400 Harborside Dr
Galveston, TX 77555Phone+1 409-772-2222Fax+1 409-772-8762
Summary
- Dr. Randall Urban, MD is an endocrinologist in Galveston, Texas. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas and Minnesota. He is affiliated with University of Texas Medical Branch and is a Professor of Medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1983 - 2025
MN State Medical License 1983 - 1985- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2000
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Clinical Trials
- Cycled Testosterone Replacement Study Start of enrollment: 2006 Jan 01
- Anterior Pituitary Hormone Replacement in Traumatic Brain Injury Start of enrollment: 2003 Nov 01
- Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 386 citationsTestosterone administration to older men improves muscle function: molecular and physiological mechanisms.Arny A. Ferrando, Melinda Sheffield-Moore, Catherine W. Yeckel, Charles R. Gilkison, Jie Jiang
American Journal of Physiology. Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2002-03-01 - 274 citationsPrevalence of neuroendocrine dysfunction in patients recovering from traumatic brain injury.Steven A. Lieberman, Asra L. Oberoi, Charles R. Gilkison, Brent E. Masel, Randall J. Urban
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2001-06-01 - 166 citationsConsensus guidelines on screening for hypopituitarism following traumatic brain injuryEzio Ghigo, Brent E. Masel, Gianluca Aimaretti, José León-Carrión, Felipe F. Casanueva
Brain Injury. 2005-08-20
Press Mentions
UTMB Reports $14.8M Increase in Research Funding AwardsOctober 9th, 2019
Can HGH Really Help You Grow Muscle, Burn Fat, and Delay Aging?June 22nd, 2016
Grant Support
- PSF Regulates The Porcine P450SCC IfgreEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005–2010
- The Effects Of Cyclic Testosterone Administration On Muscle Function In OlderNational Center For Research Resources2006–2009
- Cyclic Testosterone On Muscle Function In Older MenNational Institute On Aging2004–2009
- Anterior Pituitary Hormone Replacement In Traumatic Brain InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2004–2009
- The Effects Of Androgens And Nutrition On Muscle Function In Older AmericansNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
- Assessment Of Approx Entropy Of Acth/Cortisol Secretion In Humans After Head InjNational Center For Research Resources2005
- Investigation Of Neuroendocrine Dysfunction In Patients With Closed Head InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Androgens And Nutrition In Older AmericansNational Institute On Aging2000–2002
- Effects Of Androgens &Nutrition On Muscle Function In Older AmericansNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
- Approx Entropy Of ACTH And Cortisol Secretion In Humans After Head InjuryNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
- Neuroendocrine Dysfunction In Patients With Closed Head InjuryNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Long Term Administration Of Testosterone In Elderly MenNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Mechanisms Of IGF I Stimulated Ovarian SteroidogenesisEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1998–2000
- Long Term Administration Of Testosterone In Elderly MenNational Institute On Aging1997–1999
- Testosterone And Growth Hormone Replacement In Elderly MenNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
- Mechanisms Of Igf-I-Stimulated Ovarian SteroidogenesisEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1992–1994
- Sex Steroid Regulation Of Gonadotropin Secretion In Aging MenNational Center For Research Resources1992
Professional Memberships
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