Mike McDermott, MD
Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

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Medical School:
  • MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (1977)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, Georgia Institute of Technology (1974)
Internship:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (1978)
Residency:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Internal Medicine (1980)
Fellowships:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1982)
Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Recognition & Awards

  • Distinguished Physician of the Year, The Endocrine Society (2013)
  • Top Doctors in Denver, 5280 Magazine, 2004-2012 (2012)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Physican of the Year, University of Colorado Hospital (2012)
  • Outstanding Clinical Teacher, University of Colorado Medical School, Kaiser Permanente (2009)
  • Physician of the Year, University of Colorado Hospital (2004)

Research Interests

My research focuses include Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolism, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease.

Teaching

  • Professor (1997)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
    Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease

Publications

  • Clina JG, Sayer RD, Pan Z, Cohen CW, McDermott MT, Catenacci VA, Wyatt HR, Hill JO. High and normal protein diets improve body composition and glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized trial. Obesity 2023; 31:2021-2030. PMID: 37475689
  • Low Wang CC, Seggelke SA, McDermott MT, Reusch JEB. Pathophysiology: How Covid-19 impacts the pancreas and peripheral insulin resistance. In: Myers AK, Ed. Diabetes and Covid-19: Considerations and Clinical Management. Springer, 2023
  • Diabetes Secrets, Elsevier
  • McDermott MT, Trujillo J. Diabetes Secrets (1st edition). Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2022.  
  • McDermott MT. In the Clinic: Hyperthyroidism. Ann Intern Med 2020 April 7; 172(7):ITC49-ITC64. PMID:32252086
  • McDermott MT. In the Clinic: Hypothyroidism. Ann Intern Med 2020 July 7; 173(1):ITC1-ITC16. PMID: 32628881
  • Kwak JJ, Altoos R, Jensen A, Altoos B, McDermott MT. Increased risk of radioiodine treatment failure associated with Graves’ disease refractory to methimazole. Endocrine Practice 2020; 26:1312-1319.
  • McDermott MT. Overview of the Clinical Manifestations of Hypothyroidism. In: Braverman LE, Cooper DS, Kopp P, eds. Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, 2020. Pp. 575-583.
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Professional Memberships

  • Endocrine Society, Member
  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Fellow
  • American Diabetes Association, Member
  • American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Member
  • American Thyroid Association (ATA) , Member
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2650

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (1983)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1980)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Endocrine Cancer (Parathyroid, Adrenal, Carcinoid)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adrenal Diseases
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
Clinical Interests
I am interested in Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease and General Endocrinology.

Care Philosophy
I work with patients to provide them the opportunity to achieve their optimal health through a partnership that incorporates their personal health goals and philosophies and my best evidence based advice.

Personal Interests
Biking, Flyfishing, Golf, Skiing

Volunteer Activities
President, Colorado Leadership Council, American Diabetes Association; Member, Medical Advisory Board, 9 Health Fair, Colorado

Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (1977)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Georgia Institute of Technology (1974)
Internships:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (1978)
Residency Programs:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Internal Medicine (1980)
Fellowships:
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1982)
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Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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