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Thomas Buchanan, MD, Endocrinology, Los Angeles, CA

ThomasAllenBuchananMD

Endocrinology Los Angeles, CA

Diabetes

Physician

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  • Office

    2250 Alcazar St
    CSC 205
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-2160

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1978
  • Iowa State University
    Iowa State UniversityB.S., 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 1987
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1979 - 1980
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • University Professor University of Southern California, 2023
  • Bernard J. Hanely Chair in Medicine Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2019
  • Member Association of American Physicians, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Maternal Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes During Pregnancy and Risk of ADHD in Offspring  
    Kathleen A Page, Thomas A Buchanan, Diabetes Care
  • Impact of Gastric Banding Versus Metformin on Β-cell Function in Adults with Impaired Glucose Tolerance or Mild Type 2 Diabetes  
    Namir Katkhouda, Elizabeth Beale, Jun Wu, Thomas A Buchanan, Diabetes Care
  • Metabolic contrasts between youth and adults with impaired glucose tolerance or recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes: II Observations using the oral glucose tolerance test  
    RISE Consortium, Diabetes Care, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Heterogeneity in Gestatoinal Diabetes: A view from the Beat-cell. 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2018
  • Type 2 Diabetes: From Biology to Prevention. 
    Northwestern University - 1/1/2016
  • Gestational Diabetes. 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2016
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Grant Support

  • Genetics Of Beta Cell Failure In Mexican AmericansNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2012
  • Beta Cell Restoration Through Fat MitigationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • LOS Angeles Basin Clinical And Translational Science InstituteNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • Genetics Of Beta Cell Failure In Mexican Americans - Phase IINational Center For Research Resources2009
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women With Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
  • ACT NOW Study: Actos NOW For The Prevention Of DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
  • Pathogenesis Of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources2004–2008
  • Planning Grant For Institutional Clinical And Translational Science AwardNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Pioglitazone In Women With Prior Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Pathogenesis Of Type 2 Diabetes In Latino WomenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2006
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women GDMNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Trial Of Troglitazone In Women WI Prior Gestational Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Molecular Genetics Of Hypertension (Hypertension Scor)National Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Genetic Relationships Between NIDDM And Atherosclerosis In HispanicsNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Troglitazone In Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Pathogenesis Of Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Effect Of Magnesium Supplementation On Carbohydrate MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women W Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Prevention Of NIDDM In High Risk Hispanic Women--Study Of TroglitazoneNational Center For Research Resources1997–1998