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Sean Iwamoto, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Clinic 720-848-2650
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Practice Locations

Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2650
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Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Administration Medical Center
1700 Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80045
303-399-8020
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (2017,2017)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2014,2014)
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) - Endocrine Cancer (Parathyroid, Adrenal, Carcinoid)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Obesity
  • Transgender Health
Clinical Interest for Patients
General Endocrinology Transgender Health Obesity Aging

Volunteer Activities
Project Angel Heart

Public Speaking
Yes
General Endocrinology Transgender Health

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2011)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Claremont McKenna College (2003)

Internships:
  • California Pacific Medical Center Program (2012)

Residency Program:
  • California Pacific Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (2015)

Fellowships:
  • Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics (Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center) (2020)
  • University of Colorado, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2017)

Recognition & Awards

  • Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Clinical Innovation, University of Colorado Hospital (2019)
    UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program: Alaniz V, Burgamy S, Chavez A, Carter D, Davies R, Frasca K, French B, Huguelet P, Iwamoto S, Lee R, Rothman M, Bregman J, Spongberg E and Fisher K
  • Presidential Poster Competition Winner (Obesity, Adiposity and Appetite), Endocrine Society (2019)
    Age-related differences in appetite regulation among adults with obesity: More than just hunger and PYY and Ghrelin? Oh My!
  • Ally Award, One Colorado (2019)
    As part of the UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program
  • Highest Impact Paper by a Trainee-MD Fellow, CUSOM Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes (2018)
    Iwamoto S, Saxon D, Tsai A, Leister E, Speer R, Heyn H, Kealey E, Juarez-Colunga E, Gudzune K, Bleich S, Clark J, Bessesen D. Effects of education and experience on primary care providers’ perspectives of obesity treatment during a pragmatic trial. Obesity. 2018 Oct; 26(10):1532-1538. [PMID: 30257072]
  • Presidential Poster Competition Winner (Obesity, Adiposity and Appetite), The Endocrine Society (2017)
    Weight loss correlates with improved obesity-specific and general health-related quality of life in a pragmatic obesity treatment trial within the primary care setting.
  • Clinical Fellows Abstract Award in Bone, The Endocrine Society and Shire (2017)
    High-turnover bone disease due to a novel 27-base pair tandem duplication in TNFRSF11A leading to constitutively active RANK.
  • The Obesity Society Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award Finalits, The Obesity Society (2017)
    Weight loss habits, provider discussions, and desired information: Survey of 2,811 adults with obesity.
  • Outstanding Trainee-M.D. Fellow, CUSOM Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes (2017)
  • University of Colorado President's Fund for Development and Support, University of Colorado (2017)
  • Outstanding M.D. Instructor/Fellow, Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center (2017)

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Member
  • Colorado Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism, Member
  • Endocrine Society, Member
  • The Obesity Society, Member
  • U.S. Professional Association for Transgender Health, Member
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Member

Research & Grants

Grants
  • The effects of orchiectomy and age on vascular and metabolic health in older vs. younger transgender women (2020)
    NIH/University of Colorado Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health, $120000
  • Novel evaluations of aging and gender-affirming hormone therapy on vascular endothelial function and metabolic profiles in transgender women compared to age group-matched cisgender adults (2019)
    Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Clinical & Translational Research Center MicroGrant, $20000
  • Novel evaluations of aging and gender-affirming hormone therapy on vascular endothelial function and metabolic profiles in transgender men compared to age group-matched transgender women and cisgender adults (2019)
    Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center, $20000
  • The impact of oral estradiol plus spironolactone on biomarkers of coagulation and thrombosis in transgender women during the first six months of treatment: A pilot study (2019)
    World Professional Association of Transgender Health, $5000
  • Provider and patient education within the UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program-Anschutz Medical Campus (2018)
    University of Colorado Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Grant, $3000
  • Novel evaluations of aging and gender-affirming hormone therapy on vascular endothelial function and metabolic profiles in transgender women compared to age group-matched cisgender adults (2018)
    University of Colorado Center for Women's Health Research, $25000
  • Endocrine Fellow Travel Grant (2017)
    American College of Endocrinology, $6000

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Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
General Endocrinology Transgender Health Obesity Aging

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in the intersection of aging, obesity and transgender health. I also enjoy collaborating on quality improvement projects.

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