Louis Philipson MD, PhD

Louis Philipson, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist and a leading world authority on diabetes mellitus. His clinical interests include type 1 diabetes, complicated type 2 diabetes, monogenic diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Recognized for unmatched expertise in the treatment of diabetes that is difficult to manage, Dr. Philipson's multisciplinary team frequently accepts referrals and provides consultations. Under his leadership, Kovler Diabetes Center has been recognized as a one of only seven National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diabetes Research and Training Centers in the U.S.

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Year Started Practice
1986

Board Certifications
Endocrine, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine

Internship, Residency and Fellowship
The University of Chicago Medicine

Memberships
American College of Physicians
American Diabetes Association
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
European Society for Study of Diabetes