E. Seth Kramer, DO, MPH
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
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 MedicineRecognitions
- Virtual Health Champions Award, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz (2021)
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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
Publications
- Kostiuk M, Kramer ES, Nederveld A, Hessler DM, Fisher L, Parascando JA, Oser TK. Addressing Diabetes Distress in Primary Care: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Need to Go?. Curr Diab Rep. 2025 Jan 18;25(1):17. PubMed PMID: 39825946
- Kramer E, Gerdes L. Fostering Progressive Scholarship: Transforming Family Medicine Through Collaborative Learning Networks. 2024 Nov 20;22(Supplement 1). Available from: https://www.annfammed.org/content/22/Supplement_1/6478
- Kostiuk, Marisa, Kramer, Seth, & Moore, Susan & & Gilens, Joshua & Sarwal, Ashwin & Saxon, David & Thomas, John & Oser, Tamara. (2024). Assessment and Intervention for Diabetes Distress in Primary Care Using Clinical and Technological Interventions: Protocol for a Pilot Study (Preprint). 10.2196/preprints.62916.
- 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
- 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
- Kramer ES, VanWyk J, Holmstrom H. Telehealth and Diabetes Management. Prim Care. 2022 Dec;49(4):631-639. PubMed PMID: 36357067
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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 - Westminster7403 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)
- 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.
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
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