E. Seth Kramer, DO, MPH

Assistant Professor, Family Medicine


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Medical School
  • DO, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)
Graduate School
  • MPH, Virginia Commonwealth University (2006)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of California–Davis (CA) (2001)
Residency
  • Central Maine Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Family Medicine (2015)
Department
Family Medicine

Recognitions

  • Rising Star in Clinical Medicine, Department of Family Medicine - School of Medicine (2019)
    Excellence and Dedication to Clinic Care in Family Medicine
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine (2019)
    Board Certification
  • Virtual Health Champions Award, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz (2021)

Publications

  • Kramer, E. S. How long should the steroid burst be in patients with a COPD exacerbation? Evidence- Based Practice: April 16, 2019. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000382
  • Bacak BS, Levey SM, Holmstrom H, Holtrop JS, Kramer ME, Palmer C, Rodriguez RS, Shmerling A, Smith P. Rapid Transition to Telehealth during COVID-19: Lessons Learned that can Move Primary Care Forward.
  • Perreault L, Hockett CW, Holmstrom H, Tolle L, Kramer ES, et al. 2020. PATHWEIGH Tool for Chronic Weight Management Built into EPIC Electronic Medical Record: Methods, Pilot Results and Future Directions. Journal of Obesity and Chronic Disease 4(1): 42-48.
  • Knierim K, Palmer C, Kramer ES, Rodriguez RS, VanWyk J, Shmerling A, Smith P, Holmstrom H, Bacak BS, Brown Levey SM, Staton EW, Holtrop JS. Lessons Learned During COVID-19 That Can Move Telehealth in Primary Care Forward. J Am Board Fam Med. 2021 Feb;34(Suppl):S196-S202. PubMed PMID: 33622838
  • Kramer ES, VanWyk J, Holmstrom H. Telehealth and Diabetes Management. Prim Care. 2022 Dec;49(4):631-639. PubMed PMID: 36357067
  • Kramer ES, Hofmann C, Smith PG, Shiffman ML, Sterling RK. Response to hepatitis A and B vaccine alone or in combination in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus and advanced fibrosis. Dig Dis Sci. 2009 Sep;54(9):2016-25. PubMed PMID: 19517231
  • Kramer ES DO, MPH, Deffenbacher B MD, Staton EW MSTC, Smith PC MD, Summers Holtrop J PhD. The Weight-Prioritized Visit: An Idea Whose Time Has Come. Fam Pract Manag. 2023 Nov;30(6):19-25. PubMed PMID: 37963258
  • Wild J, Kaizer A, Willems E, Kramer ES, Perreault L. Prelude to PATHWEIGH: pragmatic weight management in primary care. Fam Pract. 2023 Mar 28;40(2):322-329. PubMed PMID: 35997768
  • Perreault L, Kramer ES, Smith PC, Schmidt D, Argyropoulos C. A closer look at weight loss interventions in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023;10:1204849. PubMed PMID: 38076252
  • Kramer ES DO, MPH, Deffenbacher B MD, Staton EW MSTC, Smith PC MD, Summers Holtrop J PhD. The Weight-Prioritized Visit: An Idea Whose Time Has Come. Fam Pract Manag. 2023 Nov;30(6):19-25. PubMed PMID: 37963258

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians, member
  • Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, member
  • Obesity Medical Association, committee member
  • Obesity Society, member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Family Medicine - Westminster
7403 Church Ranch Blvd
Suite 107
Westminster, CO 80021
720-848-9400

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Family Medicine, Board Certification (2015)
  • NCQA Diabetes Certified, Other (2015)
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certification (2019)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Primary Care
  • Seniors' Health
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Women's Health - Contraception
  • Women's Health
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Heart and Circulation - Heart Diseases
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Heart and Circulation - Heart Diseases - Prevention
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Lungs and Breathing - Respiratory Disease
  • Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
  • Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
  • Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
Clinical Interests
Obesity/weight management, acute illnesses, chronic disease, diabetes and diabetes technology, and preventive care. In addition to generally treating patients through all stages of life – infants, children, adults, and seniors – also provide skin care services, biopsies, joint injections, and gynecology services. Hepatitis C treatment, PrEP prophylaxis.

Care Philosophy
Dr. Kramer is a highly experienced primary care physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado, Anschutz where he has served as a primary care physician since 2017. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and Board Certified, specializing in obesity management and metabolic disease. His research interests are focused on obesity, nutrition, diabetes technology (CGM and insulin pumps), and metabolic disease. He joined the Primary Care Diabetes Lab in 2023 and leads studies focused on diabetes technology. He has provided physician coaching on obesity care and nutrition, aiming to bridge the gap in physician education and ensure that patients receive high-quality care. He has co-founded the Colorado Obesity Society.

Public Speaking
Yes