
William Timothy Garvey MD MACE, ABOM
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity
Butterworth Professor, Department of Nutrition Sciences; Director, UAB Diabetes Research Center
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619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 205-934-6600
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Summary
- Dr. William Garvey is an endocrinologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Alabama Hospital. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in diabetes, obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome and is experienced in insulin resistance.
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1983 - 1984
University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1982 - 1983
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
AL State Medical License 2003 - 2026
SC State Medical License 1994 - 2003
CO State Medical License 1981 - 1983
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Beneficial Effects of Carbohydrate Restriction in Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Traced to Changes in Hepatic Metabolism.Barbara A Gower, Marian L Yurchishin, Amy M Goss, John Knight, William T Garvey
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025-12-18 - 4 citationsEffects of a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet on β-Cell Response in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.Barbara A Gower, Amy M Goss, Marian L Yurchishin, Sarah E Deemer, Bhuvana Sunil
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025-06-17 - 1 citationsPredictability of genetic risk score for insulin resistance is influenced by both BMI and race.Marian L Yurchishin, Lauren A Fowler, Amy M Goss, William T Garvey, Barbara A Gower
Obesity. 2025-04-01
Committees
- member, AACE/ACE Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm 2028
- member, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING A DIABETES MELLITUS COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN 2015
- member, AACE/ACE COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2015
- member, 2011 AACE Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan
- member, CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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