Virginia Sarapura, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-2650
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include primarily thyroid, pituitary, and metabolic bone disorders, particularly abnormal thyroid function, thyroid nodules and cancer, disorders of prolactin secretion, pituitary tumors, disorders of calcium metabolism and osteoporosis.
Care Philosophy
I strive to understand the unique circumstances surrounding my patient's endocrine disorder and propose a solution that best adapts to my patient's needs.
Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ( 1992 )
- Internal Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Endocrine System (Hormones)
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Buenos Aires (1981)
Residency Program
Tulane University Program (1986)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1990)
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests have involved the molecular basis of pituitary gene expression and regulation, primarily thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and more recently, the mechanisms underlying thyroid autoimmunity, focusing on the genetic and immunological development of disease.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2653
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests focus on thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperprolactinemia, pituitary tumors, and calcium and metabolic bone disorders.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research background was in the molecular biology of pituitary gene expression and regulation, specifically of the glycoprotein hormone alpha-subunit, that is part of the hormones thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and the mechanism of inhibitory control of thyroid hormone on TSH gene expression. More recently, I have done collaborative research work on the genetic susceptibility for autoimmune thyroid disease, and the immunological mechanism of the development of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction.
