Distinguished Physician of the Year, The Endocrine Society
(2013)
Top Doctors in Denver, 5280 Magazine, 2004-2012
(2012)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
Physican of the Year, University of Colorado Hospital
(2012)
Outstanding Clinical Teacher, University of Colorado Medical School, Kaiser Permanente
(2009)
Physician of the Year, University of Colorado Hospital
(2004)
Research Interests
My research focuses include Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolism, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease.
Teaching
Professor
(1997)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease
McDermott MT. In the Clinic: Hyperthyroidism. Ann Intern Med 2020 April 7; 172(7):ITC49-ITC64. PMID:32252086
McDermott MT. In the Clinic: Hypothyroidism. Ann Intern Med 2020 July 7; 173(1):ITC1-ITC16. PMID: 32628881
Kwak JJ, Altoos R, Jensen A, Altoos B, McDermott MT. Increased risk of radioiodine treatment failure associated with Graves’ disease refractory to methimazole. Endocrine Practice 2020; 26:1312-1319.
McDermott MT. Overview of the Clinical Manifestations of Hypothyroidism. In: Braverman LE, Cooper DS, Kopp P, eds. Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, 2020. Pp. 575-583.
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (1983)
Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1980)
Conditions & Treatments
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Endocrine Cancer (Parathyroid, Adrenal, Carcinoid)
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adrenal Diseases
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
Endocrine System (Hormones)
Clinical Interests
I am interested in Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease and General Endocrinology.
Care Philosophy
I work with patients to provide them the opportunity to achieve their optimal health through a partnership that incorporates their personal health goals and philosophies and my best evidence based advice.
Personal Interests
Biking, Flyfishing, Golf, Skiing
Volunteer Activities
President, Colorado Leadership Council, American Diabetes Association;
Member, Medical Advisory Board, 9 Health Fair, Colorado
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
(1977)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology
(1974)
Internships:
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO
(1978)
Residency Programs:
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Internal Medicine (1980)
Fellowships:
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
(1982)