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

UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
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)
  • Equity Certificate Program - Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement, Certificate (2021)
  • Pharmacogenomics Certificate Program, Certificate (2020)
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 volunteer

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

  • “I CARE” (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence) Certificate of Commitment, Veterans Health Administration (2023)
    Commitment related to transgender healthcare for veterans.
  • Coin of Recognition, Denis R. McDonough, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2022)
    In recognition of gender-affirming healthcare at the VA.
  • “I CARE” (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence) Certificate of Advocacy, Veterans Health Administration (2022)
    Advocacy related to transgender healthcare for veterans.
  • 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

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Member
  • Colorado Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism, Member
  • Endocrine Society, Member
  • GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Member
  • U.S. Professional Association for Transgender Health, Member
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Member

Information for Referring Providers

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.