Virtual Health Champions Award, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz
(2021)
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
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2017)
School of Medicine,
Family Medicine
Publications
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
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.
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certification
(2019)
NCQA Diabetes Certified, Other
(2015)
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
General Information
Medical Schools:
DO, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
(2012)
Graduate Schools:
MPH, Virginia Commonwealth University
(2006)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of California–Davis (CA)
(2001)
Residency Programs:
Central Maine Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Family Medicine (2015)