Dr. Boyd E. Metzger M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
675 N Saint Clair St Suite 14-100 Chicago IL, 60611About
Boyd E. Metzger, MD, is an established endocrinologist currently serving as Professor Emeritus of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His interests include regulation of fuel metabolism, hypoglycemic disorders, nutrition and metabolism in pregnancy, diabetes and pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disease. Dr. Metzger received his medical degree at the State University of Iowa (1959), interned at Michael Reese Medical Center (1960), served his residency at Michael Reese Medical Center (1963), and completed his postdoctoral fellowship in biochemistry at Washington University (1966). Dr. Metzger is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Diabetes Association.
Education and Training
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1959
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1959
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Post Doctorate Research Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis- 1965-1967
Professional Society Memberships
- American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Having a great work environment and the funding to support his research.
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography, Traveling
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