Endocrinology

Mitchell Lazar, MD

Founding Director, Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

Mitchell A. Lazar, MD, PhD, is a renowned endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolic diseases at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He primarily treats patients with diabetes, obesity-associated insulin resistance, and metabolic disorders influenced by circadian rhythms. His clinical practice focuses on complex cases involving nuclear receptor dysregulation, PPAR gamma-mediated adipocyte dysfunction, and resistin-linked inflammation in metabolic diseases. Serving adult p

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1982)
Graduate: Stanford University (PhD, Neuroscience, 1981)
Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB, Chemistry, 1976)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Endocrinology)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

American Society for Clinical Investigation — Stanley Korsmeyer Award
2009
Endocrine Society — Gerald D. Aurbach Lecture Award
2013
Endocrine Society — Edwin B. Astwood Lecture Award
2006
Karolinska Institutet Cancer Center Karolinska — Rolf Luft Medal
2019
Society for Endocrinology — Transatlantic Medal
2014

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Obesity Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Metabolic SyndromeObesity

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Lazar treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Lazar practice?

Mitchell Lazar practices in Philadelphia, PA with hospital affiliations including University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

What does Dr. Lazar specialize in?

Mitchell Lazar is a board-certified endocrinology specialist with focus areas in Obesity Medicine.

How long has Dr. Lazar been practicing?

Mitchell Lazar has 44+ years of clinical experience in endocrinology.

What is Dr. Lazar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (MD, 1982); Graduate: Stanford University (PhD, Neuroscience, 1981); Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB, Chemistry, 1976).