
David Saxon MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado & Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center
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1635 Aurora CTAnschutz Outpatient Pavilion 6TH floorAurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 720-848-2650
Fax+1 720-848-2651
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Summary
- Dr. David Saxon is an endocrinologist in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Colorado Hospital and Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism.
Education & Training
- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusFellowship, Health Services Research Fellowship, 2015 - 2017
- University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2013 - 2015
- University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2009
- Washington University in St. LouisBA, Anthropology, 1998 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- CO State Medical License 2013 - 2027
- MI State Medical License 2009 - 2016
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Teacher of the Year University of Colorado, Division of Endocrinology
- Gold Humanism Honor Society University of Colorado, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Evidence-based SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist use by race in the VA healthcare system.Demetria M Bolden, Vanessa Richardson, Taufiq Salahuddin, Kamal Henderson, Paul L Hess
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2025-06-01 - Correction: Assessment and Intervention for Diabetes Distress in Primary Care Using Clinical and Technological Interventions: Protocol for a Single-Arm Pilot Trial.Marisa Kostiuk, Susan L Moore, E Seth Kramer, Joshua Felton Gilens, Ashwin Sarwal
JMIR Research Protocols. 2025-04-23 - Clinical progress note: Secondary fracture prevention.Emily E Waner, David Saxon, Heather E Nye
Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2025-04-14
Press Mentions
- Weight-Loss Medications Continue to Be Prescribed at ‘Low Rates’October 21st, 2019
- Higher Rate of Second Heart Attacks in Patients Who Can't Tolerate StatinsMarch 15th, 2017
- Patient Perspectives on AI-Driven Predictions of Schizophrenia Relapses: Understanding Concerns and Opportunities for Self-Care and TreatmentJune 24th, 2024
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