Medical School:
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999)
- MSc, University of Pennsylvania (2004)
- BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1994)
- University of Pennsylvania Program (2000)
- University of Pennsylvania Health System Program, Internal Medicine (2002)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine
Professional Titles
- Associate Director, CU Medicine Weight Management and Wellness Clinic
- Associate Director, Obesity Medicine Fellowship, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Research Interests
I am interested in the intersection of weight management and primary care medical practice.
Teaching
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Lecturer, Integrated Obesity/Metabolism/Nutrition course
(2009)
School of Medicine, Medicine
Obesity
Publications
- Wadden TA, Chao AM, Moore M, Tronieri JS, Gilden A, Amaro A, Leonard S, Jakicic JM. The Role of Lifestyle Modification with Second-Generation Anti-obesity Medications: Comparisons, Questions, and Clinical Opportunities. Curr Obes Rep. 2023 Dec;12(4):453-473. PubMed PMID: 38041774
- Taormina JM, Gilden AH, Iwamoto SJ. Meeting the Body Mass Index Requirement for Gender-affirming Surgery Using Antiobesity Medication. JCEM Case Rep. 2023 May;1(3):luad067. PubMed PMID: 37388627
- Gilden AH, Catenacci VA. Time-Restricted Eating for Treatment of Obesity? The Devil Is in the (Counseling) Details. Ann Intern Med. 2023 Jul;176(7):999-1000. PubMed PMID: 37364267
- Mechanisms of Hypothalamic Inflammation in Obesity. Medscape. 2024; published online January 3, 2024. Available at: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/999449?faf=1
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Weight Management and Wellness - Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
12348 E Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-9030
Hospital Affiliation
12348 E Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-9030
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Center For Human Nutrition
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2002)
- Obesity Medicine (2012)
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss Surgery
- Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery
- Surgery
- Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
- Surgery - Long Term Care after Bariatric Surgery
Clinical Interests
I am interested in helping patients lose weight, particularly those with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and arthritis. I can prescribe individualized diet therapy and I will consider weight loss medications for selected patients. I also can care for patients that have had bariatric surgery.
Care Philosophy
My career goals are to improve the care of patients with obesity and to help my fellow physicians improve their care of patients with obesity. I strive to be a good listener and to show empathy for patients struggling with their weight. I do my best to explain to my patients the science of body weight regulation to help them understand why long-term control of weight can be a challenge.
I am interested in helping patients lose weight, particularly those with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and arthritis. I can prescribe individualized diet therapy and I will consider weight loss medications for selected patients. I also can care for patients that have had bariatric surgery.
Care Philosophy
My career goals are to improve the care of patients with obesity and to help my fellow physicians improve their care of patients with obesity. I strive to be a good listener and to show empathy for patients struggling with their weight. I do my best to explain to my patients the science of body weight regulation to help them understand why long-term control of weight can be a challenge.
Personal Interests
My two daughters, physical fitness, science and public policy
Volunteer Activities
I have been very involved in medical professional societies throughout my career. I have taught in the board review course for The Obesity Society since 2014, including as the course director for 5 years. I regularly do peer review for medical journals, and I teach medical students and residents about the management of obesity.
My two daughters, physical fitness, science and public policy
Volunteer Activities
I have been very involved in medical professional societies throughout my career. I have taught in the board review course for The Obesity Society since 2014, including as the course director for 5 years. I regularly do peer review for medical journals, and I teach medical students and residents about the management of obesity.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999)
Graduate Schools:
- MSc, University of Pennsylvania (2004)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1994)
Internships:
- University of Pennsylvania Program (2000)
Residency Programs:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System Program, Internal Medicine (2002)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine