Jeffrey Zigman, MD

Assistant Professor

Specialties: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Clinical Interests: Thyroid Cancer; Thyroid Conditions; Thyroid Function Tests; Thyroid Nodules.

Research Interests: Gastric bypass-associated changes in CNS physiology; Ghrelin biosynthesis and ghrelin cell physiology; Ghrelin's role in mood/depression/anxiety/stress; Investigation of the ghrelin-responsive neurons required for the development of diet-induced obesity; The role of ghrelin in reward seeking behaviors, such as those responsible for food intake, and in other hedonic (pleasurable) properties of eating.

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Clinical Practice Location:     Endocrinology
     Aston Building
     5303 Harry Hines Blvd
     8th Floor, Suite 400
     Dallas, Tx 75390

Appointments:     214-645-2800, Fax: 214-645-2808

Insurance Plans Accepted

Medical School:University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1997)

Residency:The University of Chicago Hospitals, Internal Medicine (1997 - 2000)

Fellowship:Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2000 - 2003)

Graduate School:

• University Of Chicago (1994)

Board:Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The American Board of Internal Medicine

Honors:Graduation Cum Laude and with distinction in all subjects; Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society from Cornell University (1989)
National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program (1989)
UTSW Medical Center Disease Oriented Clinical Scholar (2006)

Language:English