James Falko, MD

Clinical Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine (1971)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Ohio Wesleyan University (OH) (1967)
Internship
  • Ohio State University Hospital Program (1972)
Residency
  • Ohio State University Hospital Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (1975)
Fellowships
  • Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1979)
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Endocrinology/Metabolism/Diabetes

Professional Titles

  • Clinical Professor

Recognitions

  • acp/ada,nla, acp (2011)
    Board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, and clinical lipidology
    Air Force commendation medal for meritorious service
    Laureate award - American College of Physicians
    Diabetes association award
    Ohio State alumni achievement award

Publications

  • Effect of cardiac rehab on lipids in type 2 diabetes and metabolic sx. Future Lipidology 1;65-73,2006. Effect of a community weight loss program on CV risk factors. Obesity 14;280-288,2006. A systematic approach to improve lipids in cv pt undergoing cardiac rehab. Journal Cardiopulmonary Rehab 26;355-360,2006. Monograph complex lipid management in diabetes and metabolic syndrome edition 10, in press
  • see above articles published as well a mongragh to be published in 2007
  • obesity effect of a outpt diet and determinants of metabolic syndrome jan 17,2008
  • see above
  • OBESITY 16;637-642,2008 JOURNAL OF CLINCIAL LIPIDOLOGY FEB, 2009
  • obesity 16;637-642,2008 rx of metabolic syndrome falko et al journal of clinical lipidology,feb 2009 lipid derangements in south asians falko et al
  • LIPID SPIN WINTER 2011 LDL AND LIPOPROTEIN(A) APHERESIS
  • USE OF PITAVASTATIN IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS US ENDOCRONOLGY FEB 2012 FALKO JM LDL AND LIPOPROTEIN (a) APHERESIS IN FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA JOURNAL OF LIPIDOLOGY JAN 2011 SAUER AND FALKO
  • USE OF PITAVASTATIN IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS US ENDOCRONOLGY FEB 2011 FALKO JM LDL AND LIPOPROTEIN (a) APHERESIS IN FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA JOURNAL OF LIPIDOLOGY JAN 2011 SAUER AND FALKO
  • new rxs on the horizon for famalial hypercholesterolemia current concepts in cv disease 2012

Professional Memberships

  • ABIM Endocrinology, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2650

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1975)
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (1979)
  • LIPID/Cholesterol Disorders, Specialized Training (2005)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • 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) - Pancreatitis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adrenal Diseases
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Lipidosis
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
Clinical Interests
General endocrinology, thyroid, diabetes, lipid/cholesterol disorders

Public Speaking
Yes