Dan Bessesen, MD
Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Chief of Endocrinology, Denver Health
Clinic 303-436-6000
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Practice Locations

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • University of Colorado Hospital
Center Affiliations
  • Center For Human Nutrition

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (1989)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1985)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adrenal Diseases
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Weight Loss and Dieting
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Exercise and Physical Fitness

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (1982)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Colorado State University (CO) (1978)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (1983)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1986)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1990)

Recognition & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2012)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Physician Nutrition Specialist, American Society for Nutrition (2011)
  • 5280 Magazine listing as one of the “Best Doctors in Denver”, 5280 magazine (2010)
  • 5280 Magazine listing as one of the “Best Doctors in Denver”, 5280 magazine (2009)
  • Medical Alumni Association's Distinguished Achievement Award , University of Colorado School of Medicine (2009)
  • 5280 Magazine listing as one of the “Best Doctors in Denver”, 5280 magazine (2008)
  • The Roland L. Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education , American Society for Nutrition (2008)
  • 5280 Magazine listing as one of the “Best Doctors in Denver”, 5280 magazine (2007)

Teaching

  • Co-Block Director: Digestive, Endocrine and Metabolism System Block (2005)
    School of Medicine, Medicine

Information for Referring Providers


Office Phone: (303) 436-5910