Robert Edward Ratner MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Professor, Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine
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110 Irving St NWSte 2A38Washington, DC 20010
Phone+1 202-877-2848
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Summary
- Dr. Robert Ratner is an endocrinologist in Washington, DC on faculty in the Division of endocrinology and metabolism at Georgetown University. He is chief medical officer at Virta Health. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice 40 years. He Served as chief scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetes Association from 2012-2016.
Education & Training
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1980 - 1982
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980- Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1977
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 1993 - 2017
DC State Medical License 1982 - 2013
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow (FACE) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy of BGP-15 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2010 Oct 01
- Using SCOUT Noninvasive AGE Measurements to Forecast Diabetes Complications Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Sustained metabolic improvements in a remotely delivered ketogenic nutrition programme for veterans with type 2 diabetes: A 3-year observational study.Rebecca N Adams, Shaminie J Athinarayanan, Alison R Zoller, Amy L McKenzie, Robert E Ratner
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025-09-01 - 2 citationsIllnesses associated with ketosis including diabetic ketoacidosis during very low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets.Caroline G P Roberts, Shaminie J Athinarayanan, Robert E Ratner, Guillermo E Umpierrez
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025-05-01 - 23 citationsMetformin Should Be Used to Treat Prediabetes in Selected Individuals.William H. Herman, Robert E. Ratner
Diabetes Care. 2020-09-01
Press Mentions
Diabetes Reversal Leader Virta Health Demonstrates Promising Results on Mitigating COVID-19 Severity for People with Type 2 DiabetesJune 28th, 2021- No Mention of Diabetes, Virus-Deaths LinkSeptember 23rd, 2020
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Grant Support
- Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study - Phase 2National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
- The Metformin-Exenatide-Insulin (MEXELIN) TrialNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
- Long Term DPP Follow-Up StudyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2008
- Stop Atherosclerosis In Native Diabetics Study (SANDS)National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2007
- Inhaled Insulin Using The Aerx IDMS VS SC Insulin VIA SyNational Center For Research Resources2005
- Diabetes Prevention ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–2002
- Diabetes Prevention Program (Ddd-2)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998
- Primary Prevention TrialNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1995
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