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David Heber, MD, Endocrinology, Los Angeles, CA

DavidHeberMD

Endocrinology • Los Angeles, CA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor Emeritus of Medicine, UCLA

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Summary

  • I am a Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public Health at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and am an expert in the field of nutrition and cancer as well as in obesity, and age-related chronic diseases. I am also the Founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and founding Chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition in the UCLA Department of Medicine. I have published over 250 research papers and numerous professional texts. Most recently I co-edited Nutritional Oncology with Dr. Zhaoping Li and Dr. Bill Go (CRC Press, 2020), I also published books for the public which were national bestsellers including What Color Is Your Diet? (Harper –Collins, 2001) emphasizing color in getting diverse phytonutrients into the diet, and The LA Shape Diet (Harper –Collins 2005) both of which have been translated into multiple languages internationally. I am board-certified in Internal Medicine, and Endocrinology and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and I am a certified Physician Nutrition Specialist. I earned my MD at Harvard Medical School in 1973, and my Ph.D. in Physiology in 1977 at the University of California, Los Angeles. My primary areas of research are the role of nutrition, phytonutrients, and botanical dietary supplements in the prevention and treatment of common forms of cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1977 - 1979
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Case for Preventing Diabetes over Cure ― David Heber
    The Case for Preventing Diabetes over Cure ― David HeberNovember 14th, 2017
  • Experts Say Lobbying Skewed the U.S. Dietary Guidelines
    Experts Say Lobbying Skewed the U.S. Dietary GuidelinesJanuary 8th, 2016
  • Top Nutrition Expert Rings Alarm Bell for Increasing Number of Obese People in the Philippines
    Top Nutrition Expert Rings Alarm Bell for Increasing Number of Obese People in the PhilippinesOctober 28th, 2015

Grant Support

  • Mechanism Of Alcohol-Associated Breast CancerNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
  • Therapeutic And Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Phase II "Anti-Oxidant" InductionNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009–2010
  • UCLA Training Program In Nutrition And ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–2007
  • The UCLA Clinical Nutrition Research UnitNational Cancer Institute2002–2006
  • Antioxidant And Angiogenesis Effects Of Green TEA VS EGCGNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • A Comparison Of Chinese Red Yeast Rice, A Dietary Supplement, To Lovastatin INational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Antioxidant /Angiogenesis Effects Of Green TEA Vs. EGCGNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • UCLA Center For Dietary Supplements Research: BotanicalsNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2000–2004
  • Chinese Red Yeast Rice Comparison To LovastatinNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine1999–2002
  • Diet And Estrogen Metabolism In Postmenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources1998–2001
  • Low FAT, High Fiber Soy Protein Diet And Prostate CancerNational Cancer Institute1997–2001
  • Core--Nutrition EducationNational Cancer Institute1997–2001
  • Clinical Nutrition Research UnitNational Cancer Institute1997–2001
  • Core--Nutritional BiomarkerNational Cancer Institute1995–2001
  • UCLA Center For Dietary Supplements Research--BotanicalsNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine1999
  • Diet And Estrogen Metabolism In Postmenopausal WomenNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
  • Nutritional Modulation Of Reproductive Hormones In Men With Prostate CancerNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Soy Protein And Diet In Prostate CancerNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Effect Of Diet On Breast Ductal Fluid Hormone Levels And LipidsNational Center For Research Resources1995–1996
  • The UCLA Clinical Nutrition Research UnitNational Cancer Institute1993–1996
  • Megestrol Acetate For Treatment Of Cancer CachexiaNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • UCLA Clinical Nutrition Research UnitNational Cancer Institute1991–1992
  • Megestrol Acetate For Treatment Of Cancer CachexiaNational Cancer Institute1990–1992
  • Superactive GNRH Treatment Of Prostatic AdenocarcinomaNational Center For Research Resources1985–1991
  • Lipid/Hormone CoreNational Cancer Institute1986–1990
  • Dietary Effcts Of Fruit Juice Soft DrinksNational Center For Research Resources1987–1989
  • Metabolic Pathology In Patients With Localized CancerNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Role Of Thyroid Hormones In Protein Metabolism During FastingNational Center For Research Resources1985–1988
  • Enteral Supplements And Protein Metabolism In CancerNational Center For Research Resources1985–1987
  • Effects Of Dietary Composition On Protein MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1985–1987
  • Trial Of A Low Fat Diet For Breast Cancer PreventionNational Cancer Institute1985–1987
  • Study Of GNRH Dynamics In ManNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Protein Metabolism And Energy Expenditure In CancerNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Oral Hypoglycemics And Flushing In DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Metabolic Effects Of Insulin In Cancer CachexiaNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Metabolic Aspects Of Dietary Treatment Of Adult Onset Of DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Administration In HypogonadismNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Factors In Cancer AnorexiaNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Enteral Nutrition In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Continuous Nasogastric Supplementation And Cancer AnorexiaNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Chemotherapy And Nutrition In Colorectal CancerNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Gonadotropin Secretion: GNRH Angonists/AntagonistsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1985–1986
  • Enteral Supplements And Protein Metabolism In CancerNational Cancer Institute1985

Research History

  • Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public HealthI continue to consult, mentor, and write papers with the Division of Clinical Nutrition at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where I work closely with Dr. Zhaoping Li, the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Endowed Chair and Director of the Center and Chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition.2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Nutrition
    Fellow

Industry Relationships

  • Member, McCormick Sciences InstituteThe McCormick Science Institute is a research-driven organization whose mission is to support scientific research and disseminate information on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices.Disclosure: I receive an honorarium and travel expenses.2006 - Present
  • Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute, Herbalife Nutrition International, Los AngelesI chair an Editorial Board made up of Key Opinion Leaders in Nutrition who publish articles and speak at scientific symposia and workshops on nutrition, obesity, exercise, and behavior related to weight management and age-related chronic diseases.Disclosure: I receive consultation income and own less than 1% of the outstanding stock from the company.2005 - Present

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