Eric Smith Orwoll MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health & Sci University
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3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-5649
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Education & Training
Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977- Providence Health & Services - Oregon/St Vincent Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1974
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 1975 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
- Portland Monthly Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011
Clinical Trials
- Outcomes of Sleep Disorders in Older Men Start of enrollment: 2003 Sep 01
- Study of Teriparatide (FORTEO) to Treat Adults With Osteogenesis Imperfecta Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
- BBD Longitudinal Study of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Start of enrollment: 2015 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association of computed tomography (CT)-derived muscle area and density at multiple sites with 10-year fracture risk in older men.Megan Hetherington-Rauth, Tyler A Mansfield, Leon Lenchik, Ashley A Weaver, Elsa S Strotmeyer
JBMR Plus. 2026-01-01 - Longitudinal changes in sex hormones in a population of older community dwelling men.Spencer T Hills, Tyler A Mansfield, Shalender Bhasin, Eric S Orwoll
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025-12-11 - Role of insulinemic and inflammatory dietary patterns on gut microbial composition and circulating biomarkers of metabolic health among older American men.Sushma Nepal, Ni Shi, Rebecca Hoyd, Daniel J Spakowicz, Eric Orwoll
Gut Microbes. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Establishing the Link Between Lean Mass and Grip Strength Cut-Points with Mobility Disability and Other Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the Sarcopenia Definition and O...Ellen Binder, Eric Orwoll, Marco Pahor, Jack Guralnik, The Journals of Gerontology
- The Relationships Between Physical Performance, Activity Levels and Falls in Older MenDeborah M Kado, Eric S Orwoll, Kristine E Ensrud, The Journals of Gerontology
- Identification of Novel Loci Associated with Hip Shape: A Meta‐Analysis of Genome‐Wide Association Studies*Eric S Orwoll, Nancy E Lane, Douglas P Kiel, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
Press Mentions
Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s ProblemOctober 4th, 2025- A ‘Nagging Gap’: Screening Men for OsteoporosisJanuary 24th, 2025
Why Are Older Men Bailing Out on Testosterone Therapy?August 29th, 2018
Grant Support
- Long term fracture risk and change in peripheral bone in the oldest old men: The MrOS studyCALIFORNIA PACIFIC MED CTR RES INSTITUTE2020–2025
- Oregon Clinical And Translational Research InstituteNational Center For Research Resources2011
- Osteporotic Fractures In Men (Mros)- Admin CenterNational Institute On Aging2006–2011
- Osteoporotic Fractures In Men (MROS) Renewal - PortlandNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2011
- CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
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