Robert Eckel, MD
Physician
Board Certified
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd floor, Aurora, CO 80045720-848-5300
University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045720-848-0000
Clinical Interest for Patients
Lipid Disorders, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Nutrition/Lifestyle
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient?s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Endocrine System (Hormones)
Adult Type 1 Diabetes, Adult Type 2 Diabetes, Pancreatitis
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Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Loss and Dieting
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Heart and Circulation
Heart Diseases - Prevention, High Blood Pressure
Personal Interests
Family, music, sports
Volunteer Activities
Involvement in professional organizations. Teach Sunday School
Medical Schools
MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1973)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Cincinnati (OH) (1969)
Internships
University of Wisconsin (Madison) Program
Residency Program
University of Wisconsin (Madison) Program (1976)
Fellowships
University of Washington Program (1979)
Amercian Diabetes Association, Board member
American Heart Association, Past President, Fellow
Naitonal Lipid Association, Fellow
The Endocrine Society, Member
The Obesity Society, Past President, Fellow
Grants
NIH T32 HL116276-01A1, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease ? PI. (2014)
Exploring the Role of Microglial Lipoprotein Lipase in Remyelination and Repair - PI. (2018)
Research Interests for Patients
How lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and nutrition relate to metabolic diseases and cardiovascular disease.
information for referring providers
Clinical Interests for Referring ProvidersLipid Disorders, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Nutrition/Lifestyle
Research Interest for Referring ProvidersHow lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and nutrition relate to metabolic diseases and cardiovascular disease.
Referral Contact Phone: 720-848-5300
Referral Contact Fax: 720-848-5301