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William Garvey, MD, Endocrinology, Birmingham, AL

WilliamTimothyGarveyMDMACE, ABOM

Endocrinology Birmingham, AL

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity

Butterworth Professor, Department of Nutrition Sciences; Director, UAB Diabetes Research Center

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  • Office

    619 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-934-6600

Summary

  • Dr. William Garvey is an endocrinologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Alabama Hospital. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in diabetes, obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome and is experienced in insulin resistance.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1982 - 1983
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1994 - 2003
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1981 - 1983
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Muscle-specific TRIB3 Overexpression Produces Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance in Mice, and Exacerbates Glucose-induced Insulin Resistance in Diabetes 
    Birmingham, AL - 6/16/2014

Committees

  • member, AACE/ACE Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm 2028
  • member, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING A DIABETES MELLITUS COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN 2015
  • member, AACE/ACE COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2015
  • member, 2011 AACE Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan
  • member, CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • member, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology - Clinical Practice Guidelines for Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan 2015