James L Rosenzweig MD FACE

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hebrew Senior Life

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center1200 Centre StBoston, MA 02131
Phone+1 617-363-8010
Fax+1 617-363-8929

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Summary

James Rosenzweig, MD, is an endocrinologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in diabetes and lipid metabolism. A Yale School of Medicine graduate, he completed his fellowship in endocrinology at the NIH Clinical Center and his residency at Washington University. He has worked in various capacities, including as a consultant at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center and Director of Diabetes Services at Boston Medical Center. With extensive experience in general endocrinology, diabetes mellitus, minority health, and chronic disease management, his research has been published in several prominent journals. He has received multiple awards, such as Top Doctors titles from Boston Magazine and recognition from The Endocrine Society for his expertise and leadership in clinical quality initiatives.

Education & Training

National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1979 - 1983
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1976
Yale College BA, History, the Arts and Letters , Cum Laude, 1968 - 1972

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1987 - 2027
FL State Medical License 1987 - 1999
OH State Medical License 1982 - 1988
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Boston Magazine, Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
"Top Doctors" Boston Magazine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2013-2014
Volunteer of the Year Award, In Recognition of Expertise and Dedication in Clinical Quality Initiatives The Endocrine Society, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Erratum: Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in patients at metabolic risk: An endocrine society clinical practice guideline (The Journal ...
James L. Rosenzweig, George L. Bakris, L. F. Berglund, Marie-France Hivert, Edward S. Horton
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2021-07-01
6 citations
2019 Endocrine Society Measures Set for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are at Risk for Hypoglycemia.
James L. Rosenzweig, Paul R. Conlin, Jasmine D. Gonzalvo, Stephanie B Kutler, Nisa M. Maruthur
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2020-04-01
62 citations
Primary Prevention of ASCVD and T2DM in Patients at Metabolic Risk: An Endocrine Society* Clinical Practice Guideline.
James L. Rosenzweig, George L. Bakris, Lars Berglund, Marie-France Hivert, Edward S. Horton
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2019-09-01

Journal Articles

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes: A Report of a Workgroup of the American Diabetes Association and The Endocrine Society
Seaquist ER, Anderson J, Childs B, Cryer P, Dagogo-Jack S, Fish L, Heller SR, Rodriguez H, Rosenzweig J, Vigersky R., Diabetes Care, J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Patient navigation to improve diabetes outpatient care at a safety-net hospital: a retrospective cohort study
Horny M, Glover W, Gupte G, Saraswat A, Vimalananda V, Rosenzweig J, BMC Health Services Research, 1/1/2017
An amylin analog used as a challenge test for Alzheimer's disease
Zhu H, Stern RA, Tao Q, Bourlas A, Essis MD, Chivukula M, Rosenzweig J, Steenkamp D, Xia W, Mercier GA, Tripodis Y, Farlow M, Kowall N, Qiu WQ, Alzheimers Dement, 1/1/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Intensive Diabetes Management
Chapter: Multiple component insulin regimens.
Rosenzweig J, Capelson REditors: Wolfsdorf JI.American Diabetes Association, AlexandriaEdition 5th,2012
Geriatric Diabetes
Chapter: Economic considerations in management of older adults with diabetes: role of patient self-management.
Page 391 - 401Rosenzweig JLEditors: Lipsett L, Munshi M.CRC Press, New York2007
Joslin's Diabetes Mellitus.
Chapter: Diabetes and the health care system: economic and social costs.
Page 777 - 792Rosenzweig JLEditors: Kahn CR.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 14th,2005

Abstracts/Posters

Measures set for endocrinology performance improvement module on management of congenital hypothyroidism.
Rosenzweig JL, Workgroup Member, The Endocrine Society, 1/1/2014
Performance measures set: testosterone therapy for adult males with testosterone deficiency.
Rosenzweig JL, Chair, The Endocrine Society, 1/1/2012
Measures set for endocrinology performance improvement module on management of thyroid nodules.
Rosenzweig JL, Co-Chair, The Endocrine Society, 1/1/2012

Lectures

Guided Presidential Posters: Endocrine Healthcare Delivery and Education
ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019

Other

Adaptive Clinical Trial Design
James Rosenzweig and David McSorley, RTI Health Solutions
https://www.rtihs.org/sites/default/files/Adaptive_Design_WhitePaper.pdf
https://www.rtihs.org/sites/default/files/Adaptive_Design_WhitePaper.pdf - 1/15/2016
Adaptive clinical trial design.
Rosenzweig J, McSorley D, Research Triangle Park: RTI Health Solutions
https://www.rtihs.org/sites/default/files/Adaptive_Design_WhitePaper.pdf.
1/1/2016
National Kidney Foundation. Consensus conference on cardiovascular and kidney diseases and diabetes risk: an integrated therapeutic approach to reduce events.
Rosenzweig JL, Co-author, Consensus Working Group
1/1/2014

Press Mentions

USPSTF Proposes New Cervical Cancer Screening GuidelinesDecember 11th, 2024
Upcoming Lung Cancer Molecular Testing Guidelines Address 7 QuestionsAugust 28th, 2024
Regular Screening Can Detect Heart Disease and Diabetes EarlierJuly 31st, 2019

Committees

Member, Partnership for Quality Measurement Primary Care and Chronic Illness Committee 2023 - Present
Chairperson, Endocrine Society Quality Improvement Subcommittee 2013 - Present
Member, reviewer, National Quality Forum Primary Care and Chronic Ilness Standing Committee 2018 - 2022
Chairperson, National Quality Forum Endocrine Standing Committee 2013 - 2018