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1959 PO Box# 356426Seattle, WA 98195
Phone+1 206-543-3470
Fax+1 206-685-3781
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Summary
- Dr. Arthi Thirumalai, MD is an endocrinologist based in Seattle, WA, with subspecialties in diabetes and lipid metabolism. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Washington. Dr. Thirumalai is also a respected researcher with multiple publications in the field of endocrinology, especially in the areas of male contraceptive efficacy and testosterone's relationships with cardiovascular disease. She also conducts clinical trials, including a study on the transition from Glargine to Degludec Insulin.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2015
Lady Hardinge Medical CollegeClass of 2006
University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2010 - 2028
ID State Medical License 2011 - 2012
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Trials
- Comparison of Glargine to Degludec Insulin Transition With or Without a Bridging Glargine Dose Start of enrollment: 2020 Feb 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Glycemic Trends From Continuous Glucose Monitoring With DPP-4 Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes-Redefining the Role of an Overlooked Agent.Arthi Thirumalai, Irl B Hirsch
Diabetes Care. 2026-06-01 - 2 citationsWaist Circumference as a Predictor of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in the NHANES 2017-2018 Cohort.Nikhila Janakiram, Sadhana Puri, Arthi Thirumalai
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 2026-04-01 - 2 citationsDevelopment of an AI algorithm for early identification of MASLD in the electronic health record.Ariana Stuart, Ashley Dotson, Katya Swarts, Marion Granich, Jessica Yeung
Hepatology Communications. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Single Dose Novel Oral Androgen 11β-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone-17β-Dodecylcarbonate in MenaArthi Thirumalai, Feng Bai, Stephanie T Page, Ronald S Swerdloff, Fiona Yuen, John K Amory, Bradley D Anawalt, William J Bremner, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Effects of 28 Days of Oral Dimethandrolone Undecanoate in Healthy Men: A Prototype Male PillWilliam J Bremner, Arthi Thirumalai, Ronald Swerdloff, Vijaya Surampudi, Stephanie T Page, John K Amory, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Press Mentions
Most Adults Have Heard of ‘Metabolic Health,’ but Few Understand It, a New Survey FindsJuly 30th, 2026
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