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David Arterburn, MD, MPH
Assistant Investigator
Research Interests:
Dr. Arterburn is a general internist and an obesity health services
researcher, with expertise in the clinical effectiveness of obesity
interventions and systematic reviews. He has recently published articles on
the economics of obesity, obesity pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery,
health-related quality of life assessment, and the health outcomes of
obesity in the elderly. He is the current Chair of the Adult Obesity
Measurement Advisory Panel for the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
He also currently serves as a medical editor for the
Foundation
for Informed Medical Decision Making, and is working with the Foundation
to develop shared decision-making tools in the area of obesity
interventions.
Dr. Arterburn's current research covers a broad range of obesity-related
issues including: obesity performance measurement for health plans,
family-based weight management interventions, depression and obesity risk,
bariatric surgery, and the relationships between the cost of food, the
quality of the diet, and the risk of obesity. He plans to continue his
multidisciplinary research in the areas of obesity and physical activity
while fostering collaborative relationships with the Department of Veterans
Affairs, the University of Washington, national, state, and local policy
leaders, and industry partners.
Contact Dr. Arterburn
Voice Mail: 206-287-4610
E-Mail: arterburn.d@ghc.org
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Recent Publications:
Benedict MA, Arterburn D. Worksite-based weight loss programs: a systematic review of recent literature. Am J Health Promot. 2008;22(6):408-16.
Abstract
Arterburn D, Schauer DP, Wise RE, Gersin KS, Fischer DR, Selwyn CA Jr, Erisman A, Tsevat J. Change in predicted 10-year cardiovascular risk following laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. Obes Surg. 2008 Aug 13. [Epub ahead of print].
Abstract
Arterburn D. Bariatric surgery: can reduce weight and improve long-term survival, but the risks must also be considered. BMJ. 2008;337:a755.
Details
Arterburn D, Westbrook EO, Wiese CJ, Ludman EJ, Grossman DC, Fishman PA,
Finkelstein EA, Jeffery RW, Drewnowski A. Insurance coverage and incentives
for weight loss among adults with metabolic syndrome. Obesity
(Silver Spring). 2008;16(1):70-6.
Abstract
Ruelaz AR, Diefenbach P, Simon B, Lanto A,
Arterburn D, Shekelle PG.
Perceived barriers to weight management in primary care-perspectives of
patients and providers. J Gen Intern Med. 2007;22(4):518-22.
Abstract
Arterburn DE. Obesity in children. BMJ Clinical Evidence. 2007;
05:325.
Arterburn D. The BBC diet trials. BMJ. 2006;332:1284-85.
Article
Livingston EH, Arterburn D, Schifftner TL, Henderson WG, DePalma RG.
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis of bariatric
operations: modifiable risk factors contribute to bariatric surgical adverse
outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 2006;203(5):625-33.
Abstract
Arterburn D, DeLaet D, Flum D. Obesity. Clin Evid.
2005;(13):707-25.
Details
Li Z, Maglione M, Tu W, Mojica W, Arterburn DE, Shugarman L, Hilton L,
Suttorp M, Shekelle PG, Morton SC. Pharmacological treatment of obesity: a
meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2005; 142(7):532-46.
Abstract
Arterburn DE, Maciejewski ML, Tsevat J. The impact of morbid obesity on
medical expenditures in adults. Int J Obes. 2005;29(3):334-9.
Abstract
Arterburn DE, McDonell MB, Hedrick SC, Diehr P, Fihn SD. Association of
body weight with perceived health and severity of symptoms from chronic
conditions. Am J Med. 2004;117(10):738-46.
Abstract
Arterburn DE, Crane PK, Sullivan SD. The coming epidemic of obesity in
elderly Americans. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004; 52(11): 1907-12.
Abstract
Arterburn DE, Crane PK, Veenstra DL. The efficacy and safety of
sibutramine for weight loss: a systematic review. Arch Intern Med.
2004;164(9):994-1003.
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