Ethan Lazarus Credentials
Denver Bariatric (Weight Loss) Doctor
Dr. Lazarus takes pride in maintaining his training at the highest
level. In addition to regular course work in both Bariatric Medicine (Weight Loss Medicine)
and Family Medicine, Dr. Lazarus is frequently asked to give presentations
regarding the medical management of obesity and medical weight loss.
Credentials
American Academy of Family Physicians
Board-Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in 1999, re-certified in 2006
Medical Training
Medical Doctorate, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1992-1996
Internship, Family Medicine, John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS) in Ft. Worth TX, 1996-1997
Residency, Family Medicine, JPS, 1997-1999
Work Experience
Family Medicine Clinic, Littleton, CO, 1999-2003
Practiced the full range of Family Medicine, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Special emphasis on the management of chronic medical conditions, particularly Diabetes, but also hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, depression, and weight problems.
Clinical Nutrition Center, Denver, CO, 2003 – Present
Oversee all patients medically at CNC. While still maintaining full certification in Family Medicine, focusing mainly on obesity treatment, weight loss and weight-related medical issues.
Continuing Medical Education (Partial List, relevant to Bariatric Medicine (Weight Loss Medicine)
American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Fall 2011
The Obesity Society Scientific Meeting, 2010
American Academy of Family Medicine Scientific Assembly, 2010
Harvard Obesity Course, 2008, “Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity”
Harvard Obesity Course, 2005, “Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity”
American Society of Bariatric Physicians, 2003
American Society of Bariatric Physicians, 2004
American Society of Bariatric Physicians, 2006
American Academy of Family Physicians Board Review Course, 2004
Promoting Childhood Fitness, Copper Mountain, 2005
Continuing Medical Education (Talks given by Doctor Lazarus)
“Obesity: Why Telling an Individual to Eat Less, Exercise More is NOT an Effective Treatment Strategy” Skyridge Hospital Grand Rounds, February 2012
“Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome” Swedish Hospital CME Course, 2009
“The Emerging Role of the Obesity Specialist” Swedish Hospital CME Course, 2009
“Medically-Supervised Weight Loss” Arapahoe Medical Society, 2005
Medical Organizations
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Colorado Acadamy of Family Physicians
Colorado Medical Society
Arapahoe / Douglas / Elbert Medical Society
Other Memberships
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Obesity Society
