David Eustace Cummings MD Physician
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity
Professor of Medicine
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1660 S Columbian WaySeattle, WA 98108
Phone+1 800-329-8387
Fax+1 206-764-2689
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Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1993 - 1998- University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1991
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 1989 - 2028
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2006
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsHealth-Related Quality of Life and Health Utility After Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Versus Medical/Lifestyle Intervention in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Obesi...Donald C Simonson, William F Gourash, David E Arterburn, Bo Hu, Sangeeta R Kashyap
Diabetes Care. 2025-04-01 - 858 citationsDefinition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.Francesco Rubino, David E Cummings, Robert H Eckel, Ricardo V Cohen, John P H Wilding
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2025-03-01 - 2 citationsLong-term outcomes of metabolic surgery versus medical/lifestyle therapy on metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in adults with obesity and type 2 diab...Michelle D Lundholm, Sarah Kirschling, Bo Hu, Ali Aminian, David E Arterburn
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2024-12-01
Press Mentions
Evidence, Excitement: In the Moment with a GLP-1 ExpertApril 9th, 2026- GLP-1s Dominate Headlines — but Obesity Surgery Wins on CostOctober 24th, 2025
- Massive Study Reveals Unexpected Benefits of Ozempic, GLP-1 MedicationsJanuary 25th, 2025
Grant Support
- Feasibility, Efficacy, And Mechanisms Of Surgical VS Medical Diabetes TreatmentNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Mechanisms Of Glycemic Improvement Following Gastrointestinal SurgeryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Meal Initiation And Energy Homeostasis: Role Of GhrelinNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2009
- Ghrelin, Npy/Agrp Neurons, And Meal InitiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2008
- Grhelin, Npy/Agrp Neurons, And Meal InitiationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004
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