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Richard Siegel, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA

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Endocrinology Boston, MA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity, Thyroid

Attending in Endocrinology, Tufts Medical Center; Staff Endocrinologist, Weight and Wellness Center

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  • Office

    800 Washington St
    Box 268
    Boston, MA 02111
    Phone+1 617-636-5689

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Siegel is an endocrinologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in diabetes, lipid metabolism, obesity, and thyroid disorders. He completed his medical education at Albany Medical College in 1990 and his residency in internal medicine at Boston University Medical Center in 1994. He is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Siegel's work focuses on diabetes mellitus, obesity-related disorders, lipid metabolism, medical weight loss, and thyroid disease. He has contributed to multiple publications, including those in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association and Clinical Chemistry. His work has been recognized with awards such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and Top MD from Consumers Checkbook.

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1994
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Thyroid Cancer Is Overdiagnosed in the U.S.—Could Ozempic Be Making the Problem Worse?
    Thyroid Cancer Is Overdiagnosed in the U.S.—Could Ozempic Be Making the Problem Worse?February 25th, 2025
  • Two Proposals in New Massachusetts State Budget Could Affect Candy and Traffic
    Two Proposals in New Massachusetts State Budget Could Affect Candy and TrafficJanuary 23rd, 2025
  • EXCLUSIVE: Retta Recalls Being Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
    EXCLUSIVE: Retta Recalls Being Diagnosed with Type 2 DiabetesSeptember 23rd, 2024

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