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Michael D. Whitaker, M.D.

  1. Endocrinologist
  2. Internist

Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Diabetes mellitus
  2. Hirsutism
  3. Hyperparathyroidism
  4. Menstrual cycle conditions
  5. Osteoporosis
  • Diabetes
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Hirsutism and menstrual cycle disorders
  • Calcium metabolism
  • Primary hyperparathyroidism and newer pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis
  1. 1983
    Fellow - Division of Endocrinology and MetabolismMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 1981
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineVancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
  3. 1980
    Resident - Resident IV, Internal MedicineVancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
  4. 1979
    Resident - Resident II-III, Internal MedicineFoothills Provincial General Hospital
  5. 1977
    Rotating InternshipCalgary General Hospital, University of Calgary
  6. 1976
    MDUniversity of Calgary
  7. 1973
    BSUniversity of Michigan

Certifications

  1. 2010
    Endocrinology & MetabolismRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
  2. 1981
    Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2000
    Outstanding Faculty Member AwardMayo Clinic in Arizona
  2. 1982
    Vancouver Foundation AwardMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 1981
    Ken Evelyn Award, Outstanding Internal Medicine ResidentUniversity of British Columbia

Professional memberships

  1. 2002
    Interim ChairDepartment of Internal Medicine
  2. 2001 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  3. 1999 - 2005
    Associate ChairDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 1999
    PresidentInterstate Postgraduate Medical Association
  5. 1999 - present
    ChairAccess Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 1996 - present
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  7. 1996 - present
    MemberMeeting for American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
  8. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  9. 1992 - 1998
    MemberAmerican Diabetes Association
  10. 1988 - 2000
    MemberMaricopa County Medical Society, Arizona Medical Association
  11. 1988 - 1989
    MemberBoard of Directors, Phoenix Chapter, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  12. 1987
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  13. 1986
    ChairHospital Research and Development Committee, Calgary General Hospital
  14. 1985 - 1986
    MemberBoard of Directors, Calgary Branch, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  15. 1985 - 1986
    ChairMedical Advisory Committee, Canadian Diabetes Association
  16. 1985 - 1986
    DirectorDiabetes Centre, Calgary General Hospital
  17. 1985 - 1986
    Co-DirectorInfertility Clinic, Calgary General Hospital
  18. 1984 - 1986
    MemberJulia McFarlane Diabetes Research Unit, University of Calgary
  19.  
    MemberMayo Clinic Arizona Committees

Publications

See my publications