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Robert Downs, MD, Endocrinology, Richmond, VA

RobertW.DownsMD

Endocrinology • Richmond, VA

Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Parathyroid

Professor Emeritus, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Retired
    Richmond, VA 23221

Summary

  • After training at Duke, Barnes, and NIH, I joined the Endocrinology Division at Virginia Commonwealth University (MCV) in Richmond, VA in 1983, and remained on the faculty there until retirement. My training and clinical/research interest was in calcium and bone disorders, which ultimately lead to clinical research on osteoporosis treatment. Now retired in Richmond, with 3 sons, a stepdaughter, and 5 grandchildren among the various kids. Still professionally involved as the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Women's Health, and pontificating as allowed at weekly endocrine division conferences.

Education & Training

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1976 - 1983
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1983 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Long-Term Effects Of Gastric Bypass Surgery For Obesity On Calcium And Vitamin DNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Predictors Of The Clinical Behavior Of Silent Pituitary AdenomasNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
  • Cushing'S Disease After Transsphenoidal Surgery And Recurrence DetectionNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Age-Related Changes In Vitamin D Receptor FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Predicators Of The Clinical Behavior Of Silent Pituitary AdenomasNational Center For Research Resources1991–1992
  • Effects Of Glucocorticoids On Bone FormationNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Effects Of Bromocrip. On Hypothal.-Pituitary Regulation Of ProlactinNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Age-Related Changes In Vitamin D Recepter FunctionNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Cushings Disease After Transphenoidal Surgery &Recurrence DetectionNational Center For Research Resources1989–1991
  • Pituitary Function After Vision Trans-Sphenoidal Hypophyseal SurgeryNational Center For Research Resources1988–1991
  • Cushings Disease After Transsphenvidal Surgery &Recurrence DetectionNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Glucocorticoids On Measures Of Bone FormationNational Center For Research Resources1987
  • Acth-Producing Pituitary Tumors And Cushing'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1987
  • Acth-Producing Pituitary Tumors And Other Glucocorticoid ExcessNational Center For Research Resources1986
  • Studies Of The Calcitonin ReceptorNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research1985

Professional Memberships

  • Endocrine Society - ENDO
    Member
  • American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
    Member
  • International Society for Clinical Densitometry
    Member

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