Adam Gilden, MD
Obesity 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 helping patients lose weight, particularly those with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and arthritis. I can prescribe individualized diet therapy and I will consider weight loss medications for selected patients. I also can care for patients that have had bariatric surgery.
Care Philosophy
My career goals are to improve the care of patients with obesity and to help my fellow physicians improve their care of patients with obesity. I strive to be a good listener and to show empathy for patients struggling with their weight. I do my best to explain to my patients the science of body weight regulation to help them understand why long-term control of weight can be a challenge.
Specialties
- Internal Medicine ( 2002 )
- Obesity Medicine ( 2012 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Long Term Care after Bariatric, Weight Loss
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Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Nutrition, Weight Loss and Dieting, Weight Loss Surgery
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Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
My two daughters, physical fitness, science and public policy
Volunteer Activities
I have been very involved in medical professional societies throughout my career. I have taught in the board review course for The Obesity Society since 2014, including as the course director for 5 years. I regularly do peer review for medical journals, and I teach medical students and residents about the management of obesity.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1994)
Graduate Schools
MSc, University of Pennsylvania (2004)
Internships
University of Pennsylvania Program (2000)
Residency Program
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program (2002)
Professional Memberships
American College of Physicians (ACP), Member
The Obesity Society, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program for Primary Care (2010)
Research Interests for Patients
I am interested in the intersection of weight management and primary care medical practice.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-724-9030
Referral Contact Fax
303-724-9213
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in seeing patients consultatively for weight management. I can prescribe tailored dietary therapy and I am able and interested in using pharmacotherapy and medically supervised diets for weight loss and maintenance. I am willing to assume care for patients that are status post bariatric surgery.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in the integration of weight management with routine medical practice, in the costs and cost-effectiveness of treating obesity, and in the comparative effectiveness of different interventions for weight loss.
