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Christian Roth, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Seattle, WA

Christian L Roth MD

Pediatric Endocrinology•Seattle, WA

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine

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  • 4800 Sand Point Way NESeattle, WA 98105

  • Phone+1 206-987-2640

  • Fax+1 206-987-2720

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Summary

  • Dr. Christian Roth is a pediatric endocrinologist based in Seattle, WA, who graduated from the University of Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine in 1990. His research focuses on obesity, diabetes, and eating behaviors in children, with multiple publications in prominent journals such as Metabolism, Obesity, and Current Obesity Reports. His work on hyperphagia and the melanocortin-4 receptor pathway is particularly noted, with some articles cited several times. Dr. Roth has also served as a principal investigator in various clinical trials related to hypothalamic obesity and weight management in children.

Education & Training

  • University of Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine
    University of Heidelberg Faculty of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2006 - 2026

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Experimental Obesity Treatment Could Produce Weight Loss Without Surgery or Nausea
    Experimental Obesity Treatment Could Produce Weight Loss Without Surgery or NauseaMarch 29th, 2023
  • 'Rebound' Weight Gain: A Disconnect Between Brain and Gut May Be a Factor
    'Rebound' Weight Gain: A Disconnect Between Brain and Gut May Be a FactorSeptember 15th, 2022
  • ‘Rebound’ Weight Gain: Brain, Gut Disconnect
    ‘Rebound’ Weight Gain: Brain, Gut DisconnectAugust 11th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Phentermine/Topiramate in children, adolescents, and young adults with hypothalamic obesity: a pilot and feasibility studySEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2023–2027
  • Development of Anorexigenic and Glucoregulatory Chimeric PeptidesSEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2023–2027
  • Efficacy of Novel Melanocortin and Gut-peptide Dual Agonists for Childhood Obesity TreatmentSEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2024–2026
  • Brain systems and behaviors underlying response to obesity treatment in childrenSEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2014–2025

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