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Office
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205Phone+1 614-722-2000
Summary
- Stephen Cook, MD, based in Rochester, NY, specializes in Medicine/Pediatrics and has a robust background in education and training, primarily from the University at Buffalo and the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He held an Associate Professorship of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center from 2011 to 2024. Dr. Cook's expertise lies in addressing obesity and obesity-related disorders. He has numerous publications concerning pediatric health issues in highly respected journals. He has been part of clinical trials focused on weight management in children and adolescent metabolic issues. His contributions have earned him recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance from 2011-2014.
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of MedicineMPH, 2001 - 2005
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2001 - 2004
University at BuffaloChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2001- University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1996 - 2000
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2025- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
Clinical Trials
- Examining the Relationship Between Tobacco Exposure, Abdominal Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents (The STRONG Kids Study) Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
- Treatment Efforts Addressing Child Weight Management by Unifying Patients, Parents & Providers Start of enrollment: 2019 Sep 12
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 327 citationsStigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents With ObesityStephen J. Pont, Rebecca M. Puhl, Stephen Cook, Wendelin Slusser, Section On Obesity
Pediatrics. 2017-12-01 - 575 citationsOxidative damage to DNA in diabetes mellitusParesh Dandona, Kuldip Thusu, Stephen Cook, B.D. Snyder, J Makowski
Lancet. 1996-02-17 - 188 citationsThe CardioMetabolic Health Alliance Working Toward a New Care Model for the Metabolic SyndromeLaurence S. Sperling, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Ian J. Neeland, Cynthia J. Herrick, Jean-Pierre Després
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2015-09-01
Press Mentions
URMC, RRH Prepare for Infant COVID Vaccine RolloutJune 22nd, 2022- ADHD in Kids: Eating More Fruit and Vegetables May Reduce InattentionMay 27th, 2022
- Local Pediatrician on High School Sports COVID SafetyAugust 13th, 2021
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Grant Support
- Metabolic Syndrome In Adolescents: Contribution Of Tobacco And Central FatNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- The Obesity SocietyFellow
- Academic Pediatric AssociationMember
External Links
- Faculty Webpagehttps://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23145160-stephen-r-cook/researchers
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