John Michael Taormina, MD
Family Medicine
Locations
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Weight Management and Wellness - CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
303-724-9030
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in providing comprehensive weight management care, with an emphasis on pharmacologic treatment of obesity. I am also interested in increasing access to gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and gender diverse adults, and provide weight management support for presurgical optimization, when necessary.
Specialties
- Obesity Medicine
- Family Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Obesity, Weight Loss and Dieting
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Wellness and Prevention
Exercise and Physical Fitness, LGTBQIA+ Ally
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Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2019)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Carnegie Mellon University (PA) (2015)
Residency Program
UPMC Medical Education (St Margaret Hospital) Program (2022)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2023)
Professional Memberships
Colorado Obesity Society, Member
Obesity Medicine Association, Member
Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council, Member
The Endocrine Society, Member
The Obesity Society, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Understanding the Experiences of Patients using Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Weight Loss (2023)
Lived Experiences of Body Mass Index Barriers to Gender-Affirming Surgeries (2024)
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are focused in novel approaches to weight management in different populations. My primary interest is in developing tailored and patient-centered approaches to weight management in transgender and gender diverse people, particularly as a means of decreasing health disparities and increasing access to gender-affirming surgeries. I am also interested in prevention of cancer recurrence through preventing and reversing weight gain that can accompany cancer diagnosis and treatment.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-724-9030
Referral Contact Fax
303-724-9213
